20 Pratical/20-223

[Supersparks]

Could one of you fine gentleman be so kind as to tell me the difference between a 20 Practical and a 20-223? Without looking at the reamer prints which I do not have either, both of these cartridges are just necked down 223 or 5.56 cases with the same shoulder angle if I am reading correctly.

Thanks for your help,
Clinton

 

[RonS]

Clinton, from what I've been told they are the same including the 20x45, depending on who you're talking to. Mine is called a 20 Practical with any 32-39gr bullet over 3200 fps its a screamer.

 

[Supersparks]

That's what has me messed up, Todd Kindler calls his the 20-223 and Warren called his the practical then you throw a few more out there. I looked at PTG and Mr. Kiff offers both reamers. Didn't know if the have different free bore, if you must turn the necks after resizing or not. I'm lazy, put a new bushing in and start loading.

I thank you for your reply,,
Clinton

 

[6xcshooter]

pretty sure the differences are in the shoulder angle. practical has 30degree shoulder 20 -223 has 23 degree shoulder. go to home page here look at cartridges 20cal

 

[RonS]

6xcshooter, the 30 degree shoulder is on the 20 Tactical, the 20 Practical retains the 23 degree shoulder.

 

[Supersparks]

You are correct on the 20 tactical by Todd Kindler. I do not wish to fire form 500 rounds of brass for a pdog shooter. Thank you all for your replies. Super nice bunch of folks here.
Clinton

 

[Ledd Slinger]

6xcshooter, the 30 degree shoulder is on the 20 Tactical, the 20 Practical retains the 23 degree shoulder.

That is correct. Practical has a 23 degree shoulder

OP, There is no difference. A 20 Practical is a 20-223. Some folks can change dimensions on any reamer to tweak things a bit here and there, so reamer to reamer, you may find slightly different specs...but they are the same

 

[Dennis_in_VA]

I used to have a 20 Practical built on an AR platform.
Shot 39gr BlitzKings @ 3600 FPS and little ragged holes at 100.

Got the upper from Sabreco/Robert Whitley.

Just too .223 brass, ran them in the sizing die (as per Roberts instructions) loaded and went shooting.

Fun gun.

 

[Supersparks]

I found a reamer for the 20-223 at a reasonable price and its own the way. All that's missing is a bushing for my die and I will be in business.

Thank you for all the information. Great group of people here.

Clinton

 

[redrockranger]

I'd get two bushings and bring it down in steps. If memory serves me .228 and then .226.

L.C. brass is great for Prairie dogs.high volume shooting. #9 Blitz King and 40 Nosler works well in my 11twist Pac Nor.

H-4198 is the powder. 8208 not to bad either.

 

[6xcshooter]

yes yes yes i new that what was i thinking. gees i'm getting old.