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. 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. REDDING 20 TACTICAL BUSH. If you choose to send your fired brass, please do not resize and plan to send in three pieces. The decapper you listed is for a regular size die, not the type s. Sinclair has all this stuff. In our experience, nearly all factory bullets benefit from sorting. The cartridge uses a standard .223 Remington shellholder. While most of these bullets are designed for varminting, many target shooters are using the 40-50 grain bullets with considerable success. 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 think it's part number 14206. The white oak barrels are all heavy contour as well, not sure what contour youre after. The seating die (ST) includes bullet guide, built-in crimp ring and the p roper . I have read all sorts of things. by Redding Reloading Equipment.All Rights Reserved. Are they pretty close? #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. Be the first to receive our best deals, latest products, promos & more. Just trying to understand what you meant. The "20. 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. 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. All Type S (except 17 and 20 Cal.) He used, as best as I can determine, IMI cases that he rated very highly. 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 haven't seen anyone that has a procedure with RCBS equipment. Specialty Parts. Are there any options for dies other than Redding Type S 223 with different a bushing? See page 13 for additional information on crimp dies. 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. If you have questions or need help with ordering feel free to email us at: CustomDies@whiddengunworks.com. The 20 Practical chambering offers .204 Ruger-class ballistics using standard .223 Rem brass and easily-modified .223 Rem dies. "WARNING: For your own safety, ALWAYS reduce all starting charges by 10% and work up carefully! I came to much prefer the latter as the first was somewhat unsatisfactory and the second left an unsightly wrinkle behind the shoulder. It may not display this or other websites correctly. The answer is no. 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. This enables neck sizing without the use of the size button for those who sort and/or turn case necks for uniformity. (Photo is 100% scale.) 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. Lighter bullets shoot flatter and faster thus giving you longer range, however, they tend to drift more with wind than the heavier bullets. Redding had .20 Tactical dies in stock along with a form-and-trim die for making cases from .223 Remington brass. the expander is dragging on the way out. The custom Lee collet die with a seater die is a real good solution - I might get both. other By: R.H. VamDenburg, Jr. | June, 23. 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. The VarTarg is popular with varmint hunters because it provides good range (up to 300 yards) and uses relatively little powder, so your barrel doesn't heat up quite as fast. $24.33. Uses interchangeable sizing bushings available in .001" increments. We've run the ballistics for a range of start velocities, so you can compare different cartridges. Concentricity is enhanced by the ability of the bushing to self-center on the neck of the cartridge case. A decapping pin retainer is also supplied with most Type S - Bushing Dies except 17 and 20 Cal. . The bolt face completely encloses the head of the cartridge. What started as a small dream has become a multi-million dollar international business Of course it did rain the next day. 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 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. All this adds up to economy as light bullets cost less than heavy ones, and small charges stretch powder budgets satisfyingly. Posts: 781 A search here could bring up lots of good data, no expert but I'll give you my 2 cents. I haven't seen anyone that has a procedure with RCBS equipment. Any help here or suggestions? Access from your Country was disabled by the administrator. 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. 20 Practical Ultimate Varminter The adjustable decapping rod allows positioning the bushing to resize only a portion of the neck length if desired. Picture Information. 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. What others may consider Wildcat is the norm for us. With the Hornady dies, you don't need anything else. That is saying a lot. 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. Only 1 in stock Item #: RED60660 WILSON 17/20 TACTICAL BUSHING NECK DIE *S/O . Copyright 2011- Senior Member : Join Date: Jan 2011. 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. Ambient temperature changes, powder lot variations, and differences in barrel friction can result in significantly increased pressures. I feel the expander dragging on the way out with the .233, not a lot but enough. Redding dies are excellent. You start with a 223 Remington brass that has been full-length sized in a .223 die. It seems to be a good combination of case capacity and bullet. After much loading and shooting, I must agree with those who say that all the powders tested performed well. 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 . Why? The lighter .20-caliber bullets can be propelled faster too, depending on the cartridge involved. Without their load data, wise advice, and invaluable assistance, this page could not have been created. Sufficient for my needs. 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 have a RCBS 223 FL die set for my RCBS press. Posted By: sherm_61 Re: 20 Practical Reloading - 01/05/22. I only saw barrels longer than 20" listed at WOA. Redding Type s decapping assembly 204R. I have read all sorts of things. Brownell's has a .20 Hornady seater die, in stock, for $29.99 - look for Hornady dies/die sets for any/all .20 calibers. Since all these cartridges are built around a love of varmint hunting, this is an important consideration. 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. selling ammunition, reloading supplies and accessories. Founded by Frank Galli in 2000, Snipers Hide has been offering informational videos, podcasts, and other support to its users in one location. Unless the neck is too tight or brass is too thick. 5.1 using manufacturer's published ballistic coefficients. 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. Reduced to two powders, Id go with H-322 and VV-N130. $1435.00. The full length (FL) resizing die contains a decapping rod assembly with a neck expander (size button). We have found the best method to make Custom dies is to use your firedbrass from the rifles chamber. In those circumstances we can use your reamer print but please note the fired brass will usually yield the best results. All I can feel when shooting it suppressed is the action running. This necks down the .223 brass to .20 caliber. This style of bullet seater works more accurately than a conventional (7/8"-14) bullet seating die. We suggest you try both and use the brand that shoots better in your rifle. Thank you for the help. The expander ball is smaller than the bullet. document.write(new Date().getFullYear()) Uses the same interchangeable bushings (.001" increments) as those used in our bushing style neck sizing dies. Use a Redding Type S 223 dies, and use 2 seperate bushings to neck down to 20 cal. We offer Custom Sizers, Seaters, Hydraulic Form Dies and Trim Dies from .20 Caliber to .408. Pet Loads and Handloader are registered trademarks of Wolfe Publishing Company. The Hornady V-MAX bullets and the Sierra BlitzKing tend to be equally explosive and both fragment very well. Practical it is. There is virtually no difference performance-wise between virgin brass and fire-formed 20 VarTarg brass, so you don't need two different loads. At this time we are not able to make dies with radius shoulders such as cartridge designs by Weatherby. 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. 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. I like their 223 barrels. JavaScript is disabled. 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. 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! As expected for Redding dies, this one is of high quality and did the job without issue. What's not to like? These features provide not only an enhanced degree of control but significant improvements to consistency and accuracy of the final loaded rounds. Gain twist bbls cost about 100.00 more than standard twist bbls. Tactical 20The Tactical 20 was invented by Todd Kindler long before the .204 Ruger hit the market. What dies and process are you using for making .20 Practical? I have a redding type S 223 FL die along with the redding decapping Redding Part #14206. 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. Simply run a .221 Fireball case through a 20 VarTarg full-length sizer die--then load, and shoot. This reduces the neck diameter slightly. 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 Berger 30gr and 35gr Flat Base bullets tend to fragment more than the 40gr or 50gr Berger Boat-Tails. $205.99. The latest, the Redding, Type S Elite die set is also a direct result of customer feedback and is available for 85 different cartridges. Redding Type s decapping assembly 204R. 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. Custom dies are best made using three pieces of fired brass from your rifles chamber. 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 shoot the Berger 50s, Berger recommends a 9-twist. Warren's cartridge was aptly named. Submit your own rating by logging in. Thanks! Likewise, heavier bullets drift less and have a bigger knockdown power, but you won't get the same kind of range from them. Most 20 VarTarg shooters are satisfied with the quality (and price), so long as the Rem brass is weight-sorted and prepped before loading. $20.00 223 seater die works just fine to seat bullets. The Tactical 20 is easy to load and exceptionally accurate. A different brand of cases, I suspect. Like the 6PPC, it has the optimal bore to case capacity ratio for max efficiency. Based on the .223 Remington parent case, the Tactical 20 is simply the .223 necked down to 20 Caliber with a 30-degree shoulder. Currently, Cooper Arms of Montana and Dakota Arms offer factory rifles in Tactical 20 chamberings.Since the Tac 20's parent case is the ubiquitous .223 Remington, there is a huge selection of high quality brass available, limited only by your budget. Its difficult to imagine a small capacity rifle case that hasnt been necked up or down to .20 caliber. 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? #2 01-16-2013, 03:21 AM bowfisher. A 12-twist will stablize most bullets up to 40 grains. No mechanical mods are required to your AR, other than a barrel change. yes they will fit. I've been thinking about having a 20 practical made. 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. I shoot a .20 tactical with 22 inch barrel and it has a rifle length gas tube and 10 twist shooting 39g sierras. The Official Predator Masters Search Engine, http://www.sinclairintl.com/reloading-eqsku=749-002-388, http://www.sinclairintl.com/reloading-eqsku=749-002-155. Both have rifle length gas systems if I am at the bench I like the 26 much better if I am in the RZR I like the 20". The .20 Practical is just that, probably the best mid range, hi-volume, rodent killer cartridge ever. As formed, the brass chambered and the bolt closed without issue. Todd Kindler reports great accuracy with N120 and the Sierra 32-grainer, running close to 3800 fps. To create 20 Practical cases, just buy a .223 Rem Redding Type "S" Bushing Die . Redding Reloading Equipment has once again established a new die set based on customer feedback. (The dimensions through transition are listed in Table I.). Support Our SPONSORS Yes, Warren tells us, it does get sunny now and then in Vancouver, WA. I see Hornady makes dies for the 20 Tactical, but then do you need the form die? I wouldnt Count them out just because its not on their website. Every time I have talked to John about shooting prairie dogs he brings up the 20 practical. Barrel Blanks. If you are the site owner (or you manage this site), please whitelist your IP or if you think this block is an error please open a support ticket and make sure to include the block details (displayed in the box below), so we can assist you in troubleshooting the issue. First the cases are sized in a full-length .223 die, then run, slightly lubricated, into the .20 Tactical seating die. 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. With the 20 Practical you need a 223 S die with . Anybody know the part number for the correct 20 cal decaping assembly? I've been thinking about having a 20 practical made. You can easily make 20 practical dies out of .204 Ruger dies by grinding or turning about .100 off the Base of the dies. These bushings are also free-floating to self- center on the case neck for a higher degree of sizing accuracy. Typical Redding quality. yes they will fit. Wolfe Publishing Company | 2180 Gulfstream Suite A | Prescott, AZ 86301. Reloading die manufacturers have been forced to design the neck diameter of their dies small enough to accommodate the thinnest possible brass. 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! It should not touch going into a fired case. . Some versions have slightly less body taper as well--it's wise to compare reamer prints. At $20 per bushing, I should have measured first and bought second. #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. 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. Get the right 20 Tactical Dies or 20 Tactical Die Sets for your press here at Midsouth. . PMC and Federal cases were used here, of which I had enough to run the series of tests. Below are some examples of a radius shoulder compared to an angled shoulder. The real beauty of the .20s, however, is in the numbers ballistic coefficient (BC) numbers, to be specific. 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. 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. This comes out in fireforming, but it didnt happen when using the .20 Tactical seating die approach. Do you mean the ball drags on the way in after its been sized with the .233, or that fired brass drags on the way in when you use the .226 bushing? Click Here to VIEW Ballistics Tables. I want an 18" 20 practical, what gas length and twist rate? The one used here is a Cooper Firearms Model 21, a single-shot bolt action. 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. 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. 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. . Access from your Country was disabled by the administrator. I have formed over 1000 pcs of 20 practical brass. I'm using Norma USA match brass, the neck wall thickness is .013. I needed reloading dies and turned to Robin Sharpless of Redding Reloading to discuss the project. You can start with .223 Rem brass, and just size down the necks with a neck-bushing die. 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 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. There was some hope Lapua would produce 20 VarTarg brass for Dakota Arms, but that deal is off the table. Robert Whitley (AR-X Enterprises, LLC.) Please allow 3-6 weeks for delivery. $69.99. 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. Robin sent the form-and-trim die along as well but said I probably wouldnt need it. This little cartridge can launch 40-grainers at over 3900 fps, and 32-grainers even faster. The 20 Practical feeds and functions 100% reliably with standard AR15 magazines. After the .228 bushing it still measures .200 ID. 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. With the right load, you can get Max velocities with 32- and 40-grainers that give up little or nothing to the .204 Ruger. No form dies needed. For example, the Hornady 40-grain V-MAX has a published BC of .275; that of the Sierra 39-grain BlitzKing is .287. 223 brass into the size die, 20 Tactical comes out. 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. Woa is a very good source for the 20 Practical. The 20 Practical feeds and functions 100% reliably with standard AR15 magazines. Which Bullet Should I Use?When selecting bullets, the general rule of thumb is "let the rifle decide what bullet it likes". If you are uncertain just email a photo of the cartridge and we can make a determination. I wasn't sure what brass I would use when I bought the barrel. 2023 Whidden Gunworks All Rights Reserved, Click Adjustable Sizer & Micrometer Seater Set. 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. To narrow focus to reloading the .20 Tactical cartridge, lets begin with the rifle. Recently picked one up and want to make some more loads than what it came with. Concentricity is enhanced by the ability of the bushing to self-center on the neck of the cartridge case. Although the Tactical 20 has about three grains less case capacity than the .204 Ruger, it delivers very similar performance. Looking for 18 6mm ARC barrel, but theres a catch. I've always thought that the 20 VarTarg would make a very accurate benchrest round with good brass. Not sure, I'm going to remove the expander and take some measurements. $375.99. 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