I have some 32g Nosler HP and some WC844. The decapper you listed is for a regular size die, not the type s. Sinclair has all this stuff. A 12-twist will stablize most bullets up to 40 grains. 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. Redding had developed, he said, a technique for forming .20 Tactical from .223 Remington brass without it. The bottom of the Cooper's stock shows fine wood-to-metal fit. This form die #1, 90660, is the one you need to form 20TAC from 223 Rem. Is there another way? 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. And the 20 Practical matches the performance of the highly-publicized 20 Tactical with less money invested and no need to buy forming dies or fire-form cases. The 20 Practical chambering offers .204 Ruger-class ballistics using standard .223 Rem brass and easily-modified .223 Rem dies. For example, the Hornady 40-grain V-MAX has a published BC of .275; that of the Sierra 39-grain BlitzKing is .287. 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. 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. Cooper is well along on this small-caliber journey and chambers its rifles for many of the .17- and .20-caliber cartridges. Bullet SelectionBy far, the most popular 20-Caliber bullets are the factory-made pills from Berger, Hornady and Sierra. This necks down the .223 brass to .20 caliber. Gain twist bbls cost about 100.00 more than standard twist bbls. I mostly use my Hornady L-n-L progressive press and has given me groups that satisfy my needs (at this time). 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. Every time I have talked to John about shooting prairie dogs he brings up the 20 practical. 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. 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. 20 VARTARGThe 20 VarTarg (VARmint/TARGet) is another 20-Caliber cartridge designed by Todd Kindler for varmint hunting. What started as a small dream has become a multi-million dollar international business I've been thinking about having a 20 practical made. We have found the best method to make Custom dies is to use your fired brass from the rifles chamber. REDDING 20 TACTICAL BUSH. I have about 5k of it sitting around from the 80's. At this time we are not able to make dies with radius shoulders such as cartridge designs by Weatherby. Before putting too much stock in what size bushing everyone lists measure your brass. The cartridge uses a standard .223 Remington shellholder. The white oak barrels are all heavy contour as well, not sure what contour youre after. Both have 1/10 twist. I needed reloading dies and turned to Robin Sharpless of Redding Reloading to discuss the project. 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. Dies & Reloading Tools. There is virtually no difference performance-wise between virgin brass and fire-formed 20 VarTarg brass, so you don't need two different loads. #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. Our Custom dies will solve problems such as sticky extraction and the dreaded Bolt click without over working your brass. Most 20 VarTarg shooters are satisfied with the quality (and price), so long as the Rem brass is weight-sorted and prepped before loading. The Official Predator Masters Search Engine, http://www.sinclairintl.com/reloading-eqsku=749-002-388, http://www.sinclairintl.com/reloading-eqsku=749-002-155. A decapping pin retainer is also supplied with most Type S - Bushing Dies except 17 and 20 Cal. Robert Whitley (AR-X Enterprises, LLC.) Bushings are available in hardened steel but also are available with a TIN (Titanium Nitride) coating for even greater lubricity. To reach those numbers with a .22-caliber bullet, one must exceed 60 grains in weight. 5.1 using manufacturer's published ballistic coefficients. As formed, the brass chambered and the bolt closed without issue. 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. selling ammunition, reloading supplies and accessories. other By: R.H. VamDenburg, Jr. | June, 23. Get the right 20 Tactical Dies or 20 Tactical Die Sets for your press here at Midsouth. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Redding Type s decapping assembly 204R. 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. How does the size of the bushing affect it, on the way in? Looking for 18 6mm ARC barrel, but theres a catch. Full Length Die Sets For Bottleneck Cases Full length die sets for bottleneck cases contain two dies. I see Hornady makes dies for the 20 Tactical, but then do you need the form die? Posts: 781 A search here could bring up lots of good data, no expert but I'll give you my 2 cents. Too much lube will result in wrinkled shoulders. The Berger 30gr and 35gr Flat Base bullets tend to fragment more than the 40gr or 50gr Berger Boat-Tails. Although the Tactical 20 has about three grains less case capacity than the .204 Ruger, it delivers very similar performance. Woa will do some custom work within reason. #2 01-16-2013, 03:21 AM bowfisher. How much speed you getting from your tactical? Support Our SPONSORS Yes, Warren tells us, it does get sunny now and then in Vancouver, WA. Most of the credit must go to the fine Cooper rifle and good bullets, but the cartridge design is certainly entitled to its share. The full length (FL) resizing die contains a decapping rod assembly with a neck expander (size button). I haven't seen anyone that has a procedure with RCBS equipment. I haven't seen anyone that has a procedure with RCBS equipment. We suggest you try both and use the brand that shoots better in your rifle. I shoot suppressed and have a side charge setup to keep the gas out of my eyes and an adjustable gas block on both. . Copyright 2011- 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. - 20 Practical - 20 Tactical - 30 ARX. Below are some examples of a radius shoulder compared to an angled shoulder. We support some of the world's best competition cartridges and work to provide you with the info you need to use them in your next competition. "WARNING: For your own safety, ALWAYS reduce all starting charges by 10% and work up carefully! 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. 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. What started as a small dream has become a multi-million dollar international business 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 Woodchuck Den, Inc.11220 Hilltop Rd., SWBaltic OH 43804woodchuckden.com, Cooper Firearms of Montana, Inc.PO Box 1143662 Highway 93 NorthStevensville MT 59870cooperfirearms.com, Redding Reloading1089 Starr Rd.Cortland NY 13045redding-reloading.com, Barnes Bullets, Inc.PO Box 620Mona UT 84645(800) 574-9200barnesbullets.com, Hornady Mfg Co.PO Box 18483625 Old Potash HwyGrand Island NE 68803hornady.com, Berger Bullets, Inc.4275 N. Palm St.Fullerton CA 92835bergerbullets.com, Sierra Bullets1400 West Henry St.Sedalia MO 65301(888) 223-3006sierrabullets.com. $375.99. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Durable Tap And Die Tap 3/8\"-32 UNEF High Speed Steel Practical Silver at the best online prices at eBay! Any help here or suggestions? He used, as best as I can determine, IMI cases that he rated very highly. 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. To shoot the Berger 50s, Berger recommends a 9-twist. Case lubrication/wax should be used very sparingly just on the neck and the body. The latest, the Redding, Type S Elite die set is also a direct result of customer feedback and is available for 85 different cartridges. So that is the right decapping part #? When running tests with the above bullets and a variety of powders, the best results occurred with the Sierra 39-grain BlitzKing, closely followed by the Hornady 32-grain V-MAX. $26.45. Uses the same interchangeable bushings (.001" increments) as those used in our bushing style neck sizing dies. Once fired .223 Norma USA brass neck ID is .226-.227 with a neck thickness of .013. A raceway cut in the bolt body captures the bolt release on the left side of the receiver and serves to prevent binding. At $20 per bushing, I should have measured first and bought second. You will appreciate the unmatched quality we build into each and every die and it will definitely show downrange. 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? The Official Predator Masters Search Engine, http://www.sinclairintl.com/reloading-eqsku=749-002-388, http://www.sinclairintl.com/reloading-eqsku=749-002-155. I've been getting 1-1/2 to 2 thousandths with my .225 bushing that I use for my two 20 Practical bolt guns. Redding Type s decapping assembly 204R. Practical it is. Concentricity is enhanced by the ability of the resizing bushing to selfcenter. I have formed over 1000 pcs of 20 practical brass. The bolt has three locking lugs, a Sako-style extractor and a plunger-style ejector. 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. The 20 Practical gives the SAME performance as the 20 Tactical without fire-forming, or having to buy expensive forming dies. 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 . No form dies needed. Ambient temperature changes, powder lot variations, and differences in barrel friction can result in significantly increased pressures. selling ammunition, reloading supplies and accessories. The 20 Practical feeds and functions 100% reliably with standard AR15 magazines. I could not find the Redding bushing in stock for that size, so I ordered a wilson bushing after reading it would work in the Redding die. Since all these cartridges are built around a love of varmint hunting, this is an important consideration. In our experience, nearly all factory bullets benefit from sorting. No mechanical mods are required to your AR, other than a barrel change. For its 55-grain BT, Berger recommends a one-in-8-inch or faster twist. Was this page helpful? Free shipping for many products! At the same time, it appears some rise above the norm. The one used here is a Cooper Firearms Model 21, a single-shot bolt action. #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. So, if youve a mind to, try the Redding approach, and if dissatisfied, the form-and-trim die is always available. 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. I know I can use a redding type S die set to make 20 practical brass from standard 223 brass. About the cost of the parts to build. So with the 20 Practical you do less work, you shell out a lot less money, yet you give up nothing in performance. I've been thinking about having a 20 practical made. No trimming is necessary if the cases were the proper length before starting. 20 BR, 20 PPC, .204 Ruger, Tactical 20, 20 VarTarg, Dean's Savage Load: "Love the cartridge.". In those circumstances we can use your reamer print but please note the fired brass will usually yield the best results. Reddings .20 Tactical die set includes a full-length sizing die, a neck-sizing die and a bullet seating die. It is the .223 Remington case necked down to .20 caliber with the neck lengthened slightly, the shoulder set back and sharpened to 30 degrees and the body slightly blown out. The particulars were the Hornady 32-grain V-MAX bullet and H-322 powder. 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. I have about 5k of it sitting around from the 80's. Be the first to receive our best deals, latest products, promos & more. Uses interchangeable sizing bushings available in .001" increments. Use a Redding Type S 223 dies, and use 2 seperate bushings to neck down to 20 cal. Are there any options for dies other than Redding Type S 223 with different a bushing? the expander is dragging on the way out. This McGowan barrel shoots pretty well with the 32g Noslers HP, and WC844. You are using an out of date browser. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. $20.00 223 seater die works just fine to seat bullets. It is also extremely accurate. 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. I have a RCBS 223 FL die set for my RCBS press. You must log in or register to reply here. Tactical 20The Tactical 20 was invented by Todd Kindler long before the .204 Ruger hit the market. Warren's cartridge was aptly named. All Type S (except 17 and 20 Cal.) Upon return, we bead blast, hand polish, inspect and process for shipping so please ensure you factor in the turnaround time when ordering. For the tests, in purchasing whatever could be found in stores and requesting samples of those I couldnt from manufacturers, I ended up with the Barnes 26-grain HP Varmint Grenade, Hornady 32-grain V-MAX, Sierra 32-grain BlitzKing, a Berger 35-grain Varmint, a Sierra 39-grain BlitzKing and Hornadys 40-grain V-MAX. We understand early in a rifle build fired brass may not be available. Please allow 3-6 weeks for delivery. 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. Redding had .20 Tactical dies in stock along with a form-and-trim die for making cases from .223 Remington brass. This rifle has less than 125 rds through it. Specialty Parts. 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. I like to run rifle length on 18" 223s. The OD is .256 I removed the expander and sized with the .233 bushing and then checked the ID, the ID now measures .200 with .014 wall thickness! AcknowledgementsKory Hamzeh and 6mmBR.com would like to thank, in alphabetical order, WarrenB (Fireball), LeRoy Benson (Silverfox), Blake (CajunBlake), Al Boyechko, Alex Clarke, Dan Clements (DanC), Brooks Harman, Richard Miller (REM), Dave Moore, John Siebel (SnakeEye), Bob Smith, Doug Stiner (MontDoug), and Gary Wenzl. 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. The answer is no. 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. We can custom match your dies for Factory Rifles as well as Custom Rifles including auto loading rifles. As expected for Redding dies, this one is of high quality and did the job without issue. You feel the expander touching going in on the .228? Just trying to understand what you meant. The custom Lee collet die with a seater die is a real good solution - I might get both. PMC and Federal cases were used here, of which I had enough to run the series of tests. 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. Anybody know the part number for the correct 20 cal decaping assembly? (The dimensions through transition are listed in Table I.). This is my first wild cat so I wanted to ask a few questions before I get started. This is especially useful for reloaders who are using commercial brass as is. 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. With the right load, you can get Max velocities with 32- and 40-grainers that give up little or nothing to the .204 Ruger. We've run the ballistics for a range of start velocities, so you can compare different cartridges. The decapping rod is supplied with a standard size button. Redding Reloading Equipment has once again established a new die set based on customer feedback. Like the 6PPC, it has the optimal bore to case capacity ratio for max efficiency. The bolt face completely encloses the head of the cartridge. The .20 Practical is just that, probably the best mid range, hi-volume, rodent killer cartridge ever. Senior Member : Join Date: Jan 2011. I see 20 Tactical dies but none for 20 Practical. There was some hope Lapua would produce 20 VarTarg brass for Dakota Arms, but that deal is off the table. The "20. This little cartridge can launch 40-grainers at over 3900 fps, and 32-grainers even faster. I've always thought that the 20 VarTarg would make a very accurate benchrest round with good brass. 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. This die followed with a 20 Tactical Full length die formed LC 5.56 brass into nice 20 Tactical brass. I wouldnt Count them out just because its not on their website. 20 practical Die set up on progressive DeadWoodDan Jan 17, 2018 DeadWoodDan Jan 17, 2018 #1 Attempting to be efficient and utilize what I have on hand. 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. However, the same rifle may like the Sierra 39 grain BlitzKing. Shipping: One flat fee of $12.95 per online order. We offer Custom Sizers, Seaters, Hydraulic Form Dies and Trim Dies from .20 Caliber to .408. Redding dies are excellent. Its difficult to imagine a small capacity rifle case that hasnt been necked up or down to .20 caliber. Sufficient for my needs. You start with a 223 Remington brass that has been full-length sized in a .223 die. The 20 Practical feeds and functions 100% reliably with standard AR15 magazines. 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. Size the case in a Redding .223 Full Length Bushing Die using a .226 bushing placed in the die label side up - the bushing must be free to move slightly inside the die to ensure it is self centering. (Photo is 100% scale.) I have formed over 1000 pcs of 20 practical brass. The expander ball is smaller than the bullet. If you choose to send your fired brass, please do not resize and plan to send in three pieces. I went out yesterday and worked from 26.5-27.5, 26.5 was about 3700, 27 was about 3830 and 27.5 was about 3925. To create 20 Practical cases, just buy a .223 Rem Redding Type "S" Bushing Die . This enables neck sizing without the use of the size button for those who sort and/or turn case necks for uniformity. 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. Then run the brass through a Tactical 20 forming die, and finally run it through a Tactical 20 full-length die. After much loading and shooting, I must agree with those who say that all the powders tested performed well. 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 If you are uncertain just email a photo of the cartridge and we can make a determination. When it came to bullets, quite a number were found, from a Hornady 24-grain lead-free NTX to a 55-grain Berger. The latter came in handy for setting exact overall cartridge length for the various bullets used. So that is the right decapping part #? Or at least fire-forming will no longer change case capacity to the extent that you need a separate, slightly lower, fire-forming load.WARNING: For your own safety, ALWAYS reduce all starting charges by 10% and work up carefully! 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. A Cooper Model 21 was used to develop .20 Tactical loads. Actually I tried several techniques: simply running sized .223 Remington cases into the .20 Tactical sizing die; first using the form-and-trim die then the .20 Tactical sizing die; and what Sharpless called the Redding way, using the .20 Tactical bullet seating die as an intermediate step between the .223 Remington sizer and the .20 Tactical sizer. I have .225, .228 and .233 bushings. This reduces the neck diameter slightly. True Boat-Tail bullets normally have less bearing surface area than Flat-Base bullets of the same weight. Varmints probably won't know the difference. Concentricity is enhanced by the ability of the bushing to self-center on the neck of the cartridge case. Wolfe Publishing Company | 2180 Gulfstream Suite A | Prescott, AZ 86301. Woa is a very good source for the 20 Practical. Can I use my set of 223 headspace go / no-go gauges to set or is there a special set for the practical? 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. 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. 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. REDDING 20 TACTICAL FORM #1 DIE CUSTOM Quantity: Read 3 Reviews Customers Who Bought This Also Bought HORNADY 17c (.172) 20gr V-MAX BULLET 100/BX Our Price: $23.29 $0.23 per piece In Stock Item #: HRN21710 HORNADY MICROJUST SEATING STEM Our Price: $34.99 In Stock Item #: HRN044090 HORNADY 20c (.204) 32gr V-MAX BULLET 100/BX Our Price: $23.29 Submit your own rating by logging in. No mechanical mods are required to your AR, other than a barrel change. All Type-S dies use an interchangeable bushing to control neck diameter and tension to an increment of 0.001. So yeah! Why? The rifle is very well made, and the stock is the most beautiful Ive ever seen on a factory rifle. 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. These are available in Flat-Base, Short Boat-tail, and Full Boat-tail designs in weights ranging from 30 to 50 grains. See page 13 for additional information on crimp dies. Use a Redding Type S 223 dies, and use 2 seperate bushings to neck down to 20 cal. Robin sent the form-and-trim die along as well but said I probably wouldnt need it. This cartridge is based on the 221 Fireball case and is probably the most efficient of the 20-Caliber cartridges. Thank you for the help. The following tables provide external ballistics information (bullet drop and bullet drift) out to 500 yards with a range of useful velocities for the popular 20 CAL Hornady, and Berger bullets. $1435.00. I shoot ground rats & I find myself leaving the bolt setups in the safe more often than not & the AR's going almost every time. I like their 223 barrels. The adjustable decapping rod allows you to adjust the bushing position, sizing only part of the neck length when desire d . 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