17-204 dies.

[Montana89]

Was wondering if a Redding 17 rod stem will work in a Redding 204 ruger die. Was thinking of buying a 204 ruger full length bushing die set, switching out the stem and using that for the 17-204 ruger. Any input or other solutions would be appreciated.

 

[B23]

Was wondering if a Redding 17 rod stem will work in a Redding 204 ruger die. Was thinking of buying a 204 ruger full length bushing die set, switching out the stem and using that for the 17-204 ruger. Any input or other solutions would be appreciated.

I have a few Redding FL Type S Bushing dies that I use for same case but smaller caliber cartridges and it works fine, although I don't use the button with any of my bushing dies.

 

[Hotshot]

B23, Somewhere along the way you need to remove the spent primer. Seems to me that since the button holds the decapping pin in place it's a necessary piece. I have a 17-204 barrel setting on my bench so I've been wondering about these things too. All advice is welcome.

 

[vlcakc]

There are several ways to handle 17/204 sizing. I've used a Redding 204R bushing die with the expander button replaced with a .17 cal one. I also happened to have a Redding .204R body die and Lee 17 Rem collet die on hand and use them most often. Good shooting! Vic

 

[chickenhawk]

Vic,
Are you doing anything special to get the Lee 17 remington collet die to work on the 17-204? I've tried shimming and everyway I can think of and i always crush the shoulders of my 17-204 cases with the collet die. I thought it had to be something with the difference in shoulder angle between the 17 rem and 17-204.

I'm using a 204 FL Redding bushing die with several bushings and neck turning. No expander.

 

[fonman]

Is your collet possibly jambed preventing the neck from entering the jaws?

 

[Montana89]

Appreciate the info, so, apparently the 204 stem will fit into the 17 neck, just need to replace the button and not the stem and button???

 

[snert]

call 607-753-3331 ask for AJ and you will get the part you need...days, 9-430PM EST....

Just saying..

 

[Montana89]

Perfect, thank you.