Hoping this is in the right place since it is mainly about brass and reloading.
I'm trying to learn about 223/5.56 brass and would like to find a source of info that I can refer to for general information on processing and reloading. Right now I am just getting into loading of handgun rounds, but my brothers in law all have rifles and I know I'll be on their list of people to hit up.
To be more specific, I am trying to figure out what the difference is between all the different headstamp brass, whether on is more desirable than another, or if it really doesn't matter.
I already assume that I'll have to deprime, tumble, trim, and possibly swage the primer pockets. However, I am seeing people anneal and maybe even take a few other steps that I really have no idea about. I see brass selling for a huge range of prices and as far as I can tell, the big difference seems to be headstamp or origin of the brass. I'd like to find out more about this so I don't wind up with a 30 pound box of weight only good for holding my bench down.
Thanks