17-222

[ThadJB]

I'm in search of a HOW TO. When making a 17-222 cartridge, what is the procedure? Is it just one pass with a 17-222 fl die or is there more to it?
Thanks in advance.
Thad

 

[Eagle]

I have had a 17-222 since 1967 but the barrel was used up so I rebarreled it to a 204 Ruger. My origional die set was a RCBS three die set, a FL sizer, a seater, and a combination form and file trim die. This all worked fine. I later added a Lee 17 Rem collet neck size die modified a bit and a Hornady seater die. These too worked fine. 222 cases through the form die then the FL die was all that was necessary. Neck turning was good but not required. DC

 

[vmthtr]

It is advisable to use an intermediate die to take the neck down so you don't loose cases. I have tried doing both ways, form dies and using just the seater to take the neck down and the form dies win every time.

Mike

 

[ThadJB]

Thanks to all. After speaking with Todd Kindler today, I think I'm leaning toward the 17 Fireball..... If Remington can ever get their brass out the door and on the shelves.