I recommend the RCBS Rockchucker Supreme reloading kit. Cabela's has it for $300 and you get a $75 mail in rebate from RCBS.
Otherwise just get the Rockchucker press,
RCBS hand priming tool, a set of shell holders or just one for the 223 (different brand shell holders have different numerical markings but all fit all presses).
RCBS 5-0-5 scale ( or if you can afford it, the RCBS Chargemaster 1500 combo electronic dispenser/scale).
RCBS dies are my favorite for the money. I don't like Hornady or lee dies. Redding and Forster dies are better than RCBS but not necessary from my experience.
Eventually you will need a case trimmer and Lee Zip Trim is the most affordable and foolproof. You get the cutter and lock stud that works on all cartridges and a cartridge specific length pilot & holder. Many different trimming devices are out there so do some research, but you should be able to do at least 3 or 4 reloads before needing to trim the case. After trimming the case, you need to deburr the outside of the case mouth and chamfer the inside of the mouth. Those tools are available at reasonable prices.
Any Small rifle primer will work in the 223 so don't sweat it. Always start lower and work up in small increments to see where the accuracy is and never go over recommended max loads as a beginner.
AR-comp is a descent 223 powder but there are dozens out there that will work.
http://www.hodgdonreloading.com/data/rifle
http://load-data.nosler.com/load-data/223-remington/
http://www.alliantpowder.com/reloade...aspx?gtypeid=2
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/kdopwcxcqcimrud/h16TGLOjsb
http://blog.westernpowders.com/wp-co...1-2016_Web.pdf
http://www.realguns.com/loads/223r.htm
There are other sites with reloading data but that should get you started. You will notice no 2 manuals agree on max loads, and that's because they used different components and such so it's your duty to start lower (at starting load data) and work up watching for signs of pressure.
There is no such thing as too many reloading manuals !
How to read pressure signs ??? here is the best link on the net with detailed info....
https://www.primalrights.com/article...nding-pressure
There are books written about handloading so what I said is just the basics (very basics). Handloading can get extremely complex and involving over the smallest things like neck tension, neck turning, over length of the cartridge according to where the bullet hits the rifling and much much more.
Keep it simple, triple check everything but don't be intimidated and don't loose your confidence.
223 is a great cartridge to learn reloading with.
I'm sure I left out several important things, so hope other chime in and speak up. and Youtube is your friend !!! I learned basic handloading withing a few 10 to 20 minute videos.
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