Ol'Dad was asked to load 223 ammo for 2 of my sons and a nephew for their new ARs. I was helped by fellow forum members that gave and sold me brass[2300rds], 77grain bullets[2350rds]I had plenty of surplus powder bought several years ago at a gun show, and I had several thousand extra Winchester primers.
It is quite a chore depriming them with a Rockchucker press, and cutting the crimps out of the military brass, about 1000 rounds.
I've just started them in my new Thumblers Tumbler. I will ship all of this to my buddy that has a license to reload ammo. I ain't going to finish them with a single stage press.
Are they saving money? Don't really know. With all of the shipping, 46 plastic containers to put the ammo in I believe we will have 52cents ea. total in the ammo. All of the bullets were premium bullets and not bulk bullets.
Guys, thank you very much for the help.

Boy! Am I glad my kids don't own ARs. roger

Shoulda got them single shot rifles!

I think Ol'dad needs to have a family class in reloading. That way you can share the chores and may be some time together.
Just my thoughts.

muck

Oh, they have those also. They are scattered around the country and it easier for me to get it done at one time. They do pay their share. When they are in town they load their hunting ammo here. The boys come in often enough to do this.
I am very lucky to have sons that enjoy this.

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Originally posted by butchlambert:
Oh, they have those also. They are scattered around the country and it easier for me to get it done at one time. They do pay their share. When they are in town they load their hunting ammo here. The boys come in often enough to do this.
I am very lucky to have sons that enjoy this.

10-4 and a little envy roger

Sounds like Dad needs a Dillon 550 for Father's Day!

Damn! I have been needing the exact same things and cannot find them anywhere. I was overseas when everyone panicked and components disappeared.

I am just a little green with envy as well.

muck

Also sounds like Dad needs an introduction to a primer pocket swaging tool for removing primer crimps

My friend can take care of the crimp when loading. It is easier for me cut the crimp that to swage it on a press. When he gets them, his machine rolls the brass including the rim, cuts to length, deburrs the neck, sizes and so on.