I didn’t know where to ask a noob question on the board about reloading, and since it doesn’t involve cast bullets I wasn’t sure it would be allowed. I'm hoping this inquiry is OK and posted somewhere I won't get into any trouble.
I bought these primed brass on GB. The ad said they were trimmed to 1.755, but the ones I’ve measured are all shorter than that, usually 1.74. Any info I’ve been able to find says 1.74 is ok, just don’t go over 1.76 case length. No idea what primers are in them.
So I’m loading Lehigh Defense Controlled Chaos 55gr .224 for .223/5.56 for an AR with a 16” barrel, 1/9 twist, carbine length gas system. 24gr H335.
https://www.lehighdefense.com/lehigh...d-data-library
Here’s the thing, Lehigh’s loading table says load to COL 2.245, and I’m at 2.25 to get on the ridge, and they still look like they’re not seated deep enough. I did put a crimp on them. I could make them 2.220 like I do with the Hornady 55gr SP, but these are longer bullets which is why I assumed they recommended a longer COAL.
Pic is here https://imgur.com/gallery/XtpcRPn I couldn’t figure out how to post it to the board, It said it uploaded, but I didn't see it in the gallery. Maybe it has to be approved before it will show up.
I only loaded the 3 in the picture, and figured I'd stop until I found someone to ask. I wanted to shoot them and see if they were accurate, and if they cycled the gun and held the bolt open after the last round anyway, but since they look suspect I'm waiting to see what anyone says.