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20 practical Die set up on progressive

Attempting to be efficient and utilize what I have on hand. I mostly use my Hornady L-n-L progressive press and has given me groups that satisfy my needs (at this time). I have a RCBS single stage, but don't use unless trying to solve an issue or for easy chores. Getting ready to start a 20 Practical build using the Savage action and will need to purchase a FL bushing die. I have two Hornady .223 Custom Grade die sets & trying to figure out what and how to best set this up.

This is how I imagine the set up.
Station #
1. Hornady full length size die with the decapping assembly removed
2. Bushing die with 0.233" bushing
3. Bushing die with a 0.225"- 0.228" bushing depending on brass or fit
4. Trim and deburr/chores after station 3


1) What is your preference on manf. of bushing dies & why. Redding, Wilson, Foster...who did I leave out
2) Any reason I can't order the decapping rod in .204 for one of my Hornady dies after initial sizing for resizing?

Looking for opinions and ideas around my process.

Thanks DWD
 
I do the size down in two steps, just a gutted 223 die followed by a .226 bushing (redding) for LC brass.

Are your Hornady dies bushing dies? If so, then yes you can order a .204 caliber decapping assembly and have at it.
 
I do almost the same thing in my Dillon 550. Here are my specifics:
Step 1 Redding 223 FL sizing die with the tightest neck of mine (have several to choose from), expander removed
Step 2 Redding Competition neck sizing die, I am running a .235 Whidden CRT bushing (gives me the straightest case necks)
Step 3 CH4D 20/223 FL die neck honed to allow a .226 minus pin gage to pass tightly

Works great on all the brass I use.
 
No, unfortunately I do not own a single set of bushing dies :(
I'm supersized you get away with sizing in 2 steps. Every thread I've read they are doing it in 3. I know it can be done, but harder on brass?

I do the size down in two steps, just a gutted 223 die followed by a .226 bushing (redding) for LC brass.

Are your Hornady dies bushing dies? If so, then yes you can order a .204 caliber decapping assembly and have at it.
 
I shoot LC brass in my AR15 20P, I have thousands of cases and don't load them more than 5 times and typically toss them. Brass is so cheap I don't worry about it.
 
My m.o.
First step, .223 Dillon carbid die with Redding competition shell holder to maintain proper shoulder set.
Second step, Redding neck sizing die .233 bushing on R-P brass
Third step, Redding neck sizing die .225 bushing
Trim and deburr, prime and load.
 

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