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by Byron, Tuesday, July 24, 2018, 08:55 (2251 days ago) @ stonewalrus

Before you begin the very labor intensive project of converting ball ammo to "Mexican Match" you need to answer a couple of questions.

Why do you want to reload this ammo with soft points in the first place? What kind of ball is it? M193 or Green Tip. What is a "large"quantity? Most important is what do you plan on doing with this ammo? etc...

Keep in mind that the world is awash with high quality 5.56mm ammunition priced at historically low levels. Most of the time it is available so cheaply that it doesn't make sense to reload unless you place no value on your time.

Also, if it is US M193 it is totally acceptable as SD ammo within a 100 yards for sure. Rules of engagement for you are different that for military and regardless of the situation if you shoot somebody over 50 yards away chances are high you will be charged and convicted of murder.

Personally, if you want soft point bullets, I'd get a brass catcher for your carbine and just shoot up all the ball. Then crank up the Dillon and have at it. You can then be confident in a superior product that will meet your specific needs.

Cheers,

Byron