Loading the 5.7x28mm FN
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Here is a list of recommended equipment for reloading the 5.7x28mm cartridge.
Presses:
Progressive:
Dillon 550B
Turret:
Lee Turret Press
Lyman Turret Press
Single stage:
Any single stage press.
Press Accessories:
Dies:
Lee Custom 5.7x28mm dies (available here: viewtopic.php?f=36&t=29)
Hornady Custom Grade New Dimension Dies 5.7x28
Lyman 3-Die Set 5.7x28mm FN
Redding 2-Die Set 5.7x28mm FN
Redding 3-Die Set 5.7x28mm FN
Shell Holders:
Dillon 550B Shell Plate available from Elite Ammunition – Special Order
Hornady #37 Shell Holder
Lee auto prime 5.7x28 (#15) Note: must be filed down significantly to get it to fit into the auto prime
Lyman Shellholder #35(5.7x28mm FN)
RCBS Shellholder #45
RCBS Extended Shellholder #45
Trimmers:
Lee Case Length Gage for Lee Case Trimmer Cutter and Lock Stud Note: Shell holder must be filed down significantly for shell to fit
Lee Case Trimmer Cutter and Lock Stud
RCBS Trim Pro Manual Case Trimmer
Shell Holder for RCBS Trim Pro Case Trimmer available from Elite Ammunition – Special Order
Priming Tools:
Lee AutoPrime Shellholder for 5.7X28/.25ACP
Lee Auto Prime Hand Priming Tool
RCBS Hand Priming Tool (requires shell holder #45)
Primers:
CCI400 Small Rifle Primers
Winchester Small Rifle Primers
Magtech Small Pistol Primers
?Winchester Small Magnum Pistol Primers? Can someone confirm this please
Bullets:
Barnes .224 36gr Varmint Grenades
Hornady .224 40gr V-Max Poly Tip(bullet used in SS197SR round)
Hornady .224 55gr FMJ-BT
Montana Gold Bullet Company 55gr FMJ-BT
Nosler Ballistic Tip Varmint Bullets 22 Caliber (224 Diameter) 40 Grain
Sierra HP 53 grain spitzers
Sierra SP Hornet 40gr and 45gr
Winchester PSP 50gr
Powders:
Accurate #5
Accurate #7 powders
Hodgdon HS6
Ramshot Silhouette
Ramshot TrueBlue
Ultrasonic Cleaners - Available online or at Harbor Freight Tools. A 2+ quart capacity is recommended.
Note: The 5.7X28 case is lacquer coated and that coating can be damaged if cleaned in a vibratory case cleaner with dry media such as ground corn cob or walnut hull. Hand wash in a plastic container or rotary tumble in a solution of Simple Green or dish washing liquid.
Cleaning Solutions:
Simple Green
DO NOT USE A VIBRATORY CLEANER.
Here is a list of recommended equipment for reloading the 5.7x28mm cartridge.
Presses:
Progressive:
Dillon 550B
Turret:
Lee Turret Press
Lyman Turret Press
Single stage:
Any single stage press.
Press Accessories:
Dies:
Lee Custom 5.7x28mm dies (available here: viewtopic.php?f=36&t=29)
Hornady Custom Grade New Dimension Dies 5.7x28
Lyman 3-Die Set 5.7x28mm FN
Redding 2-Die Set 5.7x28mm FN
Redding 3-Die Set 5.7x28mm FN
Shell Holders:
Dillon 550B Shell Plate available from Elite Ammunition – Special Order
Hornady #37 Shell Holder
Lee auto prime 5.7x28 (#15) Note: must be filed down significantly to get it to fit into the auto prime
Lyman Shellholder #35(5.7x28mm FN)
RCBS Shellholder #45
RCBS Extended Shellholder #45
Trimmers:
Lee Case Length Gage for Lee Case Trimmer Cutter and Lock Stud Note: Shell holder must be filed down significantly for shell to fit
Lee Case Trimmer Cutter and Lock Stud
RCBS Trim Pro Manual Case Trimmer
Shell Holder for RCBS Trim Pro Case Trimmer available from Elite Ammunition – Special Order
Priming Tools:
Lee AutoPrime Shellholder for 5.7X28/.25ACP
Lee Auto Prime Hand Priming Tool
RCBS Hand Priming Tool (requires shell holder #45)
Primers:
CCI400 Small Rifle Primers
Winchester Small Rifle Primers
Magtech Small Pistol Primers
?Winchester Small Magnum Pistol Primers? Can someone confirm this please
Bullets:
Barnes .224 36gr Varmint Grenades
Hornady .224 40gr V-Max Poly Tip(bullet used in SS197SR round)
Hornady .224 55gr FMJ-BT
Montana Gold Bullet Company 55gr FMJ-BT
Nosler Ballistic Tip Varmint Bullets 22 Caliber (224 Diameter) 40 Grain
Sierra HP 53 grain spitzers
Sierra SP Hornet 40gr and 45gr
Winchester PSP 50gr
Powders:
Accurate #5
Accurate #7 powders
Hodgdon HS6
Ramshot Silhouette
Ramshot TrueBlue
Ultrasonic Cleaners - Available online or at Harbor Freight Tools. A 2+ quart capacity is recommended.
Note: The 5.7X28 case is lacquer coated and that coating can be damaged if cleaned in a vibratory case cleaner with dry media such as ground corn cob or walnut hull. Hand wash in a plastic container or rotary tumble in a solution of Simple Green or dish washing liquid.
Cleaning Solutions:
Simple Green
DO NOT USE A VIBRATORY CLEANER.
