The .20 Tactical was developed in 1998 by Todd Kindler, proprietor of The Woodchuck Den, Inc., a retail/mail-order establishment specializing in products for the small bores. I know Bullberry makes a two ended die to go from 221 FB to 17 FB, does anyone know if they make one for 223 to 20 practical. Use a Redding Type S 223 dies, and use 2 seperate bushings to neck down to 20 cal. This necks down the .223 brass to .20 caliber. I like their 223 barrels. The 20 Practical gives the SAME performance as the 20 Tactical without fire-forming, or having to buy expensive forming dies. REDDING 20 TACTICAL TYPE S NECK BUSHING DIE SET . Although the wrinkles will blow out once the case is fired, they make the cartridge looks somewhat unattractive. Shipping: One flat fee of $12.95 per online order. Once fired .223 Norma USA brass neck ID is .226-.227 with a neck thickness of .013. Access from your Country was disabled by the administrator. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. The bolt has three locking lugs, a Sako-style extractor and a plunger-style ejector. 20 Tactical - maybe a slight velocity edge over 20 Practical due to steeper shoulder, longer neck, (Lapua) factory brass (supposedly) available, off-the-shelf dies available; possibly not as smooth feeding as 20 Practical.204 Ruger - available off-the-shelf ammo, available (Winchester) factory brass, probable velocity edge over 20 Practical/20 . I also wondered if my big bag of Winchester brass I had dug out off the bin and sized annealed was the culprit, or if I had sized all that Win brass with the bigger bushing I have that didn't give me enough neck tension and didn't shoot well. The Hornady V-MAX bullets and the Sierra BlitzKing tend to be equally explosive and both fragment very well. Support Our SPONSORS Yes, Warren tells us, it does get sunny now and then in Vancouver, WA. Free shipping. Most reloaders develop two loads: one with a fast, lightweight bullet for long range on calm days, and a slower but heavier bullet for windy days or larger varmints. Sort By: Items Per Page: Item Total: (5) 0 - 5 20 Tactical Series IV Speciality 2 Die Set With Zip Spindle 005-546209 | Hornady $62.35 The .20 Practical is just that, probably the best mid range, hi-volume, rodent killer cartridge ever. While researching on how to make the brass, it seems everyone talks about using a Redding 223 FL die set with bushings and a 204 decapping rod assembly. It is also extremely accurate. This rifle has less than 125 rds through it. These features provide not only an enhanced degree of control but significant improvements to consistency and accuracy of the final loaded rounds. Part of what makes this interesting is that Kindler, in writing on the subject, found using the form-and-trim die to work best, noting that when he used the .20 Tactical seating die method he experienced those same wrinkles behind the shoulder. forum.accurateshooter.com/threads/20-practical-dies-headspacing-question.4052414/, Mozilla/5.0 (iPhone; CPU iPhone OS 14_6 like Mac OS X) AppleWebKit/605.1.15 (KHTML, like Gecko) Version/14.1.1 Mobile/15E148 Safari/604.1. Also if you have a regular 223 die you can use that without the decapper/expander for the first step and only need the final bushing to finish. Access from your Country was disabled by the administrator. Uses the same interchangeable bushings (.001" increments) as those used in our bushing style neck sizing dies. All I can feel when shooting it suppressed is the action running. The decapper you listed is for a regular size die, not the type s. Sinclair has all this stuff. See page 13 for additional information on crimp dies. So that is the right decapping part #? This McGowan barrel shoots pretty well with the 32g Noslers HP, and WC844. A raceway cut in the bolt body captures the bolt release on the left side of the receiver and serves to prevent binding. Redding had developed, he said, a technique for forming .20 Tactical from .223 Remington brass without it. A Cooper Model 21 was used to develop .20 Tactical loads. Red Dot, Holographic, Magnifiers & Laser Sights, Angle Degree Indicators & Reticle Levelers, HORNADY 17c (.172) 20gr V-MAX BULLET 100/BX, HORNADY 20c (.204) 32gr V-MAX BULLET 100/BX, HORNADY 20 TACTICAL SERIES III FL 2-DIE SET, S/H #16. Since all these cartridges are built around a love of varmint hunting, this is an important consideration. A variety of powders are available for use with the .20 Tactical cartridge; some worked better than others in VanDenburgs test rifle. Upon return, we bead blast, hand polish, inspect and process for shipping so please ensure you factor in the turnaround time when ordering. 20 Practical Dies & Headspacing Question SVT_Tactical Dec 10, 2021 1 2 Next SVT_Tactical Gold $$ Contributor Dec 10, 2021 #1 Awaiting a barrel and getting parts ready together to put it on my savage action. I haven't seen anyone that has a procedure with RCBS equipment. Any help here or suggestions? We've compiled complete ballistics tables for the most popular Berger, Hornady, and Sierra Bullets, with drop and wind-drift calculated from 100 to 500 yards. I think it's part number 14206. Anybody know the part number for the correct 20 cal decaping assembly? Reduced to two powders, Id go with H-322 and VV-N130. For example, as stated earlier, some rifles will shoot a Hornady 32gr V-MAX very well, but they won't shoot the 40gr V-MAX. Founded by Frank Galli in 2000, Snipers Hide has been offering informational videos, podcasts, and other support to its users in one location. Snipers Hide is a community of Snipers of all kinds, focusing on long range shooting, accuracy, and ballistics. What started as a small dream has become a multi-million dollar international business Concentricity is enhanced by the ability of the resizing bushing to selfcenter. dies are supplied with both the standard size button and a decapping pin retainer for the advantages and versatility described under our Type S - Bushing Style Neck Sizing Dies. The cartridge uses a standard .223 Remington shellholder. Although not necessary, annealing tends to help the fire-forming process and extends the life of the brass a bit.Lapua Tactical 20 Brass Is HereLapua-brand Tactical 20 brass has arrived in the USA, and is available through Dakota Arms, Graf & Sons and other retailers. Ok, so I thought I would go ahead and get my Redding dies and bushings so I can start forming brass while I'm getting money together for the rest of my .20 Practical build. Material: 416R Stainless Steel Caliber: .20 Practical Barrel Length: 24" Rifle Length Gas Port 11-degree Target Crown M4 Feed Ramps 1 in 12" Rate of Twist Fluted Barrel Manufacturer: Midwest Gun Works PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS: Barrel Length: 24" Brand: MGW Caliber: .20 Practical Finish / Color: Stainless Steel Firearm Type: Rifle Material: Steel All my Brass is LC. We offer Custom Sizers, Seaters, Hydraulic Form Dies and Trim Dies from .20 Caliber to .408. All my Brass is LC. The decapping rod is supplied with a standard size button. We can use a reamer print to produce the dies however, if the dies are manufactured and are not compatible with your rifles chamber, Whidden Gunworks will not be responsible for replacement dies or refund. The Hornady Unique Case Lube is a little thinner, so it tends to be more forgiving if too much is used.Some reloaders, like the author, will anneal the brass as the final step. So yeah! Ramshot TAC, for which I had great expectations, didnt hold up as well in extended testing but did produce the smallest group, with the Sierra 39-grain BlitzKings and the largest, which may have been a case of shooter error. Also this will be perfect for the 17 m 4 as all you would need to do is run it in a 17 m 4 FL die, no other forming. You can start with .223 Rem brass, and just size down the necks with a neck-bushing die. Redding Type s decapping assembly 204R. I haven't seen anyone that has a procedure with RCBS equipment. I've been thinking about having a 20 practical made. The 20 Practical chambering offers .204 Ruger-class ballistics using standard .223 Rem brass and easily-modified .223 Rem dies. There seemed to be a pattern emerging. Redding Type s decapping assembly 204R. The VarTarg achieves this performance by using fast, high-energy propellants, such as H4198 and Vihtavuori N120. Finally, the case is run into the full-length .20 Tactical sizing die that sets the shoulder back and makes the cases ready for fireforming. I ordered .226 bushing as per the information I found on accurate shooter. You will appreciate the unmatched quality we build into each and every die and it will definitely show downrange. NEW 7/8-20 UNEF Tap & 7/8-20 UNEF Die Right Hand HSS High Speed Steel. dies are supplied with both the standard size button and a decapping pin retainer for the advantages and versatility described under our Type S - Bushing Style Neck Sizing Dies. 223 brass into the size die, 20 Tactical comes out. The 20 Practical feeds and functions 100% reliably with standard AR15 magazines. The rifle's forend is ventilated to assist in barrel cooling, a nice touch on a varmint rifle. The full length (FL) resizing die contains a decapping rod assembly with a neck expander (size button). The Official Predator Masters Search Engine, http://www.sinclairintl.com/reloading-eqsku=749-002-388, http://www.sinclairintl.com/reloading-eqsku=749-002-155. You can start with .223 Rem brass, and just size down the necks with a neck-bushing die. I have formed over 1000 pcs of 20 practical brass. Although the Tactical 20 has about three grains less case capacity than the .204 Ruger, it delivers very similar performance. It may not display this or other websites correctly. At $20 per bushing, I should have measured first and bought second. Redding had .20 Tactical dies in stock along with a form-and-trim die for making cases from .223 Remington brass. I shoot a .20 tactical with 22 inch barrel and it has a rifle length gas tube and 10 twist shooting 39g sierras. While researching on how to make the brass, it seems everyone talks about using a Redding 223 FL die set with bushings and a 204 decapping rod assembly. Its difficult to imagine a small capacity rifle case that hasnt been necked up or down to .20 caliber. Our Custom dies are the best way to ensure you are getting the most efficiency out of your reloading process while gaining maximum precision and case life longevity. I came to much prefer the latter as the first was somewhat unsatisfactory and the second left an unsightly wrinkle behind the shoulder. Right now Remington is the only source of parent .221 Fireball brass. One tip - trim after forming, not before, since the first pass in the die actually shortens the brass a little when the shoulder gets pushed back to the 30 degree angle. #2666026 - 04/01/14 08:14 AM Re: Forming 20 practical with RCBS Dies/equipment [ Re: dogduster204 ] You have to use the bushing die so you can neck down to 20 cal.It takes more than one step so you need to change size of bushing and your regular 223 die cant do that. I've been thinking about having a 20 practical made. Ballistics Data was generated with Sierra's Infinity Software Vers. So with the 20 Practical you do less work, you shell out a lot less money, yet you give up nothing in performance. Any help here or suggestions? Submit your own rating by logging in. You have to use the bushing die so you can neck down to 20 cal.It takes more than one step so you need to change size of bushing and your regular 223 die cant do that. Please read before using our Custom Sizer Die, Lead time for Custom dies is currently averaging 10 weeks. The project has been great fun, and Ive never shot as many three-shot groups with all bullets making a single hole as was experienced with the .20 Tactical. Like the 6PPC, it has the optimal bore to case capacity ratio for max efficiency. . For heavier ones, a one-in-9-inch twist is recommended, especially at longer ranges. Woa is a very good source for the 20 Practical. When first acquainted with the .20 Tactical some years ago, I was provided loads by Black Hills using TAC powder from Western Powders Ramshot line, Hornady 32-grain V-MAX or Sierra 39-grain BlitzKing bullets, all in Winchester cases. To narrow focus to reloading the .20 Tactical cartridge, lets begin with the rifle. There was some hope Lapua would produce 20 VarTarg brass for Dakota Arms, but that deal is off the table. Concentricity is enhanced by the ability of the bushing to self-center on the neck of the cartridge case. However, the same rifle may like the Sierra 39 grain BlitzKing. I mostly use my Hornady L-n-L progressive press and has given me groups that satisfy my needs (at this time). selling ammunition, reloading supplies and accessories. Whether youre a hunter or a competition shooter Whidden Gunworks can manufacture Custom dies to your exact specifications and if needed can work with your gunsmith to ensure your dies are as accurate as your new rifle. by Redding Reloading Equipment.All Rights Reserved. Pet Loads and Handloader are registered trademarks of Wolfe Publishing Company. Not sure, I'm going to remove the expander and take some measurements. Cooper is well along on this small-caliber journey and chambers its rifles for many of the .17- and .20-caliber cartridges. Todd Kindler reports great accuracy with N120 and the Sierra 32-grainer, running close to 3800 fps. The decapper you listed is for a regular size die, not the type s. Sinclair has all this stuff. PMC and Federal cases were used here, of which I had enough to run the series of tests. The Berger 30gr and 35gr Flat Base bullets tend to fragment more than the 40gr or 50gr Berger Boat-Tails. Anybody know the part number for the correct 20 cal decaping assembly? Redding dies are excellent. With the factory brass, Tac 20 shooters won't need their form dies anymore, and, in all likelihood, a separate fire-forming process will become superfluous. Warren's cartridge was aptly named. We have found the best method to make Custom dies is to use your fired brass from the rifles chamber. While researching on how to make the brass, it seems everyone talks about using a Redding 223 FL die set with bushings and a 204 decapping rod assembly. Some precision shooters like to start with Lapua brass. Which Bullet Should I Use?When selecting bullets, the general rule of thumb is "let the rifle decide what bullet it likes". I have a RCBS 223 FL die set for my RCBS press. Are there any options for dies other than Redding Type S 223 with different a bushing? . Among ball, or spherical, powders, Id have to give the nod to Accurate 2230 and 2520 with Ramshot X-Terminator and Hodgdon H-335 trailing, but not by much. The particulars were the Hornady 32-grain V-MAX bullet and H-322 powder. And this may be a dumb question but if I have to go the Redding route, with that die fit/function in a RCBS press? The latter came in handy for setting exact overall cartridge length for the various bullets used. The Type S Elite set is comprised of a Type S Bushing Full Die, A Type S Bushing Neck Die and the unparalleled Redding Competition Seating Die. I only saw barrels longer than 20" listed at WOA. $26.45. I have formed over 1000 pcs of 20 practical brass. $69.99. That is saying a lot. Ive been assured that my one-in-12-inch barrel twist will stabilize all bullet weights up through 45 grains. Every rifle, powder, primer combination may shoot one brand of bullet or one weight range more accurately than another. Just trying to understand what you meant. 20 BR, 20 PPC, .204 Ruger, Tactical 20, 20 VarTarg, Dean's Savage Load: "Love the cartridge.". The real beauty of the .20s, however, is in the numbers ballistic coefficient (BC) numbers, to be specific. Most 20 VarTarg shooters are satisfied with the quality (and price), so long as the Rem brass is weight-sorted and prepped before loading. I have 2 20 practical setups 1 at 26" 1 at 20". This little cartridge can launch 40-grainers at over 3900 fps, and 32-grainers even faster. True Boat-Tail bullets normally have less bearing surface area than Flat-Base bullets of the same weight. $24.33. In our experience, nearly all factory bullets benefit from sorting. We understand early in a rifle build fired brass may not be available. Lighter bullets shoot flatter and faster thus giving you longer range, however, they tend to drift more with wind than the heavier bullets. Lead time for Custom dies is currently averaging 10 weeks from thethe 1st of the following month in which your order was placed and your brass or reamer print was received by us. While researching on how to make the brass, it seems everyone talks about using a Redding 223 FL die set with bushings and a 204 decapping rod assembly. This reduces the neck diameter slightly. For example, the Hornady 40-grain V-MAX has a published BC of .275; that of the Sierra 39-grain BlitzKing is .287. Was this page helpful? Ambient temperature changes, powder lot variations, and differences in barrel friction can result in significantly increased pressures. Once the entire batch is made, we send them out to be hardened via a carburized heat treat process to ensure a lifetime of use. Bullets used include, from left: Barnes 26-grain Varmint Grenade, Hornady 32-grain V-MAX, Sierra 32-grain BlitzKing, Berger 35-grain Varmint, Sierra 39-grain BlitzKing, Hornady 40-grain V-MAX. With the 20 VarTarg, long barrel life can be expected. No mechanical mods are required to your AR, other than a barrel change. If there is enough consumer demand, Lapua might bring out 20 VarTarg or (more likely) .221 Fireball brass on its own--but don't hold your breath. The answer is no. He used, as best as I can determine, IMI cases that he rated very highly. To create 20 Practical cases, just buy a .223 Rem Redding Type "S" Bushing Die . Brownell's has a .20 Hornady seater die, in stock, for $29.99 - look for Hornady dies/die sets for any/all .20 calibers. To reach those numbers with a .22-caliber bullet, one must exceed 60 grains in weight. When it came to bullets, quite a number were found, from a Hornady 24-grain lead-free NTX to a 55-grain Berger. How much speed you getting from your tactical? Bushings are available in hardened steel but also are available with a TIN (Titanium Nitride) coating for even greater lubricity. Free shipping for many products! (The dimensions through transition are listed in Table I.). #2666026 - 04/01/14 08:14 AM Re: Forming 20 practical with RCBS Dies/equipment [ Re: dogduster204 ] You have to use the bushing die so you can neck down to 20 cal.It takes more than one step so you need to change size of bushing and your regular 223 die cant do that. John (SnakeEye) of VarmintsForFun.com hopes Lapua does produce 20 VarTarg brass: "That will open up a whole new world in the little 20s. yes they will fit. Varmints probably won't know the difference. I see Hornady makes dies for the 20 Tactical, but then do you need the form die? 20 practical case forming I am gathering the parts for my 20 practical AR. To be fair, in my experience, some of the .22-caliber cartridges provide more explosive hits on such targets as prairie dogs, but to that we must put the question: Are there degrees of dead? Posts: 781 A search here could bring up lots of good data, no expert but I'll give you my 2 cents. I have .225, .228 and .233 bushings. Then run the brass through a Tactical 20 forming die, and finally run it through a Tactical 20 full-length die. What's not to like? I see 20 Tactical dies but none for 20 Practical. Although we have heard no complaint about the Berger bullets no being explosive enough, polymer tip bullets (Hornady and Sierra) tend to be more explosive than the Berger, but maybe not quite as accurate. Upon completion your brass will be returned to you with your Custom Die. Uses interchangeable sizing bushings available in .001" increments. After that you'll need a 1:11" or 1:10" twist. $1435.00. What dies and process are you using for making .20 Practical? We understand early in a rifle build fired brass may not be available. It seems to be a good combination of case capacity and bullet. This comes out in fireforming, but it didnt happen when using the .20 Tactical seating die approach. This is my first wild cat so I wanted to ask a few questions before I get started. . You start with a 223 Remington brass that has been full-length sized in a .223 die. "WARNING: For your own safety, ALWAYS reduce all starting charges by 10% and work up carefully! We offer Custom Sizers, Seaters, Hydraulic Form Dies and Trim Dies from .20 Caliber to .408. You can easily make 20 practical dies out of .204 Ruger dies by grinding or turning about .100 off the Base of the dies. This means you can expect more velocity from a Berger 40gr LTB than the Hornady 40gr V-MAX or the Sierra 39gr BlitzKing.Choosing the correct bullet weight will depend on the environmental condition and the size of prey. This time, accompanying my rifle when it arrived was a laminated target with an elongated hole in it denoting a three-shot group at 100 yards measuring .156 inch. I'll just have to find myself a .224 bushing for my Redding 223 Type S bushing dies I suppose to get the 3- thousandths neck tension I'll feel comfortable with for this 20 Practical AR-15. With the right load, you can get Max velocities with 32- and 40-grainers that give up little or nothing to the .204 Ruger. Since wind drift is a function of ballistic coefficient and time of flight, such cartridges as the .20 Tactical tend to shoot flatter, with less wind drift and do it quieter and at lower cost than comparable .22-caliber cartridges. If you are uncertain just email a photo of the cartridge and we can make a determination. The author has had great results using Redding dies with Hornady Unique Case Lube, while others prefer Imperial Sizing Die Wax. A special thanks goes to Todd Kindler, whose hard work over the years has brought the merits of sub-caliber cartridges to the attention of the general shooting community. I feel the expander dragging on the way out with the .233, not a lot but enough. The latest, the Redding, Type S Elite die set is also a direct result of customer feedback and is available for 85 different cartridges. The adjustable decapping rod allows you to adjust the bushing position, sizing only part of the neck length when desire d . From left: the .223 Remington case full-length resized, a case run through the .20 Tactical seating die, a case full-length sized in the .20 Tactical die, the .223 Remington case after form-and-trim die use (note the wrinkle below the shoulder), the .20 Tactical case fireformed. I have read all sorts of things. the expander is dragging on the way out. I needed reloading dies and turned to Robin Sharpless of Redding Reloading to discuss the project. I know I can use a redding type S die set to make 20 practical brass from standard 223 brass. Very light recoil in most cases allows the shooter to see the target being hit (or missed). We suggest you try both and use the brand that shoots better in your rifle. The Redding form-and-trim die is on the left, with a new micrometer adjustable seating stem for the bullet seating die. We have found the best method to make Custom dies is to use your firedbrass from the rifles chamber. This form die #1, 90660, is the one you need to form 20TAC from 223 Rem. I have a RCBS 223 FL die set for my RCBS press. Concentricity is enhanced by the ability of the bushing to self-center on the neck of the cartridge case. Currently, Cooper Arms of Montana and Dakota Arms offer factory rifles in 20 VarTarg. In those circumstances we can use your reamer print but please note the fired brass will usually yield the best results. The middle two are 20 Tactical (39gr TNT and 40gr V-Max), 223 on the right. The objectives of all this are to produce moderate amounts of high quality ammo for varmint hunting using readily available components especially brass. We can custom match your dies for Factory Rifles as well as Custom Rifles including auto loading rifles. The groups didn't look very good yesterday but the wind was blowing pretty hard and I wondered if it was moving around my target frame. This die worked perfectly to form 20Tac brass from .223. The 20 Practical is great option for folks who favor "fast and light" smaller, lower-mass bullets traveling at very high velocities. We've run the ballistics for a range of start velocities, so you can compare different cartridges. Ambient temperature changes, powder lot variations, and differences in barrel friction can result in significantly increased pressures. The lighter .20-caliber bullets can be propelled faster too, depending on the cartridge involved. The .20 Practical project is now in the ammo production phase. If you have questions or need help with ordering feel free to email us at: CustomDies@whiddengunworks.com. Every time I have talked to John about shooting prairie dogs he brings up the 20 practical. The author has had excellent results using IMI brass, which is strong and very durable.Forming 20 Tactical brass is generally a two-step process. I think it's part number 14206. The Official Predator Masters Search Engine, http://www.sinclairintl.com/reloading-eqsku=749-002-388, http://www.sinclairintl.com/reloading-eqsku=749-002-155. No form dies needed. You are using an out of date browser. While most of these bullets are designed for varminting, many target shooters are using the 40-50 grain bullets with considerable success. The past few years you have seen the introduction of many new sets like the National Match, Master Hunter and the Premiums as a result of changing trends in the category and stated desires of the customer base. No mechanical mods are required to your AR, other than a barrel change. Support Our SPONSORS Optimizing the AR15 as a Varmint Rifle REDDING 20 TACTICAL BUSH. selling ammunition, reloading supplies and accessories. Some versions have slightly less body taper as well--it's wise to compare reamer prints. may be contacted via his website www.6mmAR.com. Specialty Parts. other By: R.H. VamDenburg, Jr. | June, 23. Tactical 20The Tactical 20 was invented by Todd Kindler long before the .204 Ruger hit the market. Less than 5 in stock Item #: RED78660 REDDING 20 TAC TYPE-S ELITE BUSHING 3-DIE SET . Based on the .223 Remington parent case, the Tactical 20 is simply the .223 necked down to 20 Caliber with a 30-degree shoulder. Simply run a .221 Fireball case through a 20 VarTarg full-length sizer die--then load, and shoot. About the cost of the parts to build. I have about 5k of it sitting around from the 80's. forum.accurateshooter.com/threads/crimp-die-for-20-practical.4062155/, Mozilla/5.0 (iPhone; CPU iPhone OS 14_7_1 like Mac OS X) AppleWebKit/605.1.15 (KHTML, like Gecko) Version/14.1.2 Mobile/15E148 Safari/604.1. The bottom of the Cooper's stock shows fine wood-to-metal fit. Perhaps it is at its best with the heavier bullets. I ordered an 18" light contour 20 Practical barrel from Mcowen. This die followed with a 20 Tactical Full length die formed LC 5.56 brass into nice 20 Tactical brass. Please allow 3-6 weeks for delivery. 20 Practical Cartridge - Making Brass and Loading - YouTube A video showing how easy it is to make brass for and load the 20 Practical cartridge A video showing how easy it is to make brass. I've been getting 1-1/2 to 2 thousandths with my .225 bushing that I use for my two 20 Practical bolt guns. All Type S (except 17 and 20 Cal.) And this may be a dumb question but if I have to go the Redding route, with that die fit/function in a RCBS press? A 12-twist will stablize most bullets up to 40 grains. When it came to powders, a bakers dozen that had been given some play in published data was selected. I've been thinking about having a 20 practical made. 2023 Whidden Gunworks All Rights Reserved, Click Adjustable Sizer & Micrometer Seater Set. The bolt face completely encloses the head of the cartridge. If you choose to send your fired brass, please do not resize and plan to send in three pieces. The only way I can think of that the expander would rub, before the bushing has touched the neck, would be the neck wall is so thick it can't expand enough to make the hole in the neck as big as the diameter of the bullet when fired. As formed, the brass chambered and the bolt closed without issue. So, if youve a mind to, try the Redding approach, and if dissatisfied, the form-and-trim die is always available. Here is a five shot with brass ran through the die again, and a 5 shot with brass out of the bag @ 27.5g of WC844 with the 32g Noslers, out of my 18" barrel. For its 55-grain BT, Berger recommends a one-in-8-inch or faster twist. As you change bullet weight, you may find that you need to change the brand to maintain accuracy. The adjustable decapping rod allows positioning the bushing to resize only a portion of the neck length if desired. You may also find that some brands may shoot very well, but only if you sort the bullets by weight or base to ogive length first. The seating die (ST) includes bullet guide, built-in crimp ring and the p roper . With the 20 Practical you need a 223 S die with . Why? These are available in Flat-Base, Short Boat-tail, and Full Boat-tail designs in weights ranging from 30 to 50 grains. The rifle is very well made, and the stock is the most beautiful Ive ever seen on a factory rifle. Below are some examples of a radius shoulder compared to an angled shoulder. Most of the credit must go to the fine Cooper rifle and good bullets, but the cartridge design is certainly entitled to its share. Among single-base, extruded powders, Hodgdon H-322 and Vihtavuori N130 produced the best results for me, with IMR-4198 and Accurate 2015 not far behind. A decapping pin retainer is also supplied with most Type S - Bushing Dies except 17 and 20 Cal. The amount of resizing provided by conventional reloading dies has always been dictated by the manufacturing tolerances (SAAMI specifications) of the brass cartridge case itself. Been full-length sized in a rifle build fired brass may not be available 1000 pcs of 20 cases. Missed ) cases from.223 Remington parent case, the Hornady 32-grain V-MAX bullet and H-322 powder just email photo. 39G sierras of $ 12.95 per online order -- it 's wise to compare reamer prints 40-grain has. 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