grayfox Wrote:Welcome jb, you're in reloading since about the same time as I started...
All those bullets should do you well.
For the 120 class in addition to the 8208xbr of 1shot I use AR-comp a lot in them, they load and shoot well for me in 16" and 20", and my 22" ruger presator.
If by chance you run into problems with Lee dies (several on here have run into that), you might think about the Hornady dies, again, nice price point and very practical. Rcbs may have some by now (I use a lot of rcbs but the Grendel's are hornady).
And hornady brass is fine to use, watch your shoulder setbacks - don't go any farther than you need to, around 0.004 or so. I say this b/c some chambers leave the brass a bit stretched after the shot (they are longer than other, shorter ones) so be mindful of whatever your specific chamber is; you won't need to go back to "factory" lengths, just stay around the ~0.004 shorter than your chamber, the brass will last longer that way.
I read the bad press on Lee dies on this site. I have about 10 sets and never have had any problems. I find them to produce rounds with very minimal run out as compared to some others I have tried . My goto has always been RCBS but I have found Lee's to be very good value. I read countless reviews about Lee Grendel dies on this site and other sites , most were positive on other sites. They weren't that expensive and they are warranted if I have a problem. I am sure a bad set get's out from all the manufacturers from time to time . As I mentioned earlier I load for hunting and beer can extermination not bench rest matches . I think a lot of people blame equipment for poor technique . If I have a problem or good luck I will update this site when I have had a chance to load a few. Just so you know I have loaded Thousands of 223/556 rounds with 2 sets of Lee dies with zero problems.
Magazines - I forgot to mention I am using a D&H 10 round and I just got an E-lander 10 round. The D&H works very well and the E-lander is still in the bag