.20 vartarg case forming from .221

[LitLBoy]

Can I use a .221 Rem. size die with the right bushing to form .20 vartarg?
LitLBoy

 

[tred1956]

I have formed a Couple LOL in my time and the only thing I do is run through a 20VT FL size die. But to answer your question. I do not see why you couldn't. Thanks L.Sherm I sforgot about the shouldere angle
Safe shooting
Doug

 

[L.Sherm]

You talking about fireforming or FL sizing after there fireformed? You have to get the neck dia. Down to probably .226 to fireform and I doudt you can do that with a 221 die since a 20VT has a 30 deg shoulder and I believe 221 is 25.
I'm thinking a$$ backwards you might give it a try with the right bushing

 

[NorCalMikie]

If you use a bushing to go down to 20, they might end up so so. I go down to 20 with a Pbike257 "Wildcatter Shoulder Set Back Die" THEN use a 20 Mandrel to make sure the necks are straight. After that, full length 20 VT die. Once down to 20, no more issues. Just load and shoot.

 

[Rick300]

I have used a 20VT Redding type S bushing die to take it down in 2 steps. Works fine.

 

[232]

No, you will just end up with a 20-221, A 20-221 will be proud in a 20vt chamber.
Easy way if you cannot get 20vt size dies is get a vt body die to set the shoulder angle, then you can use a 221 bushing die if you set it right.

 

[LitLBoy]

Thanks Guys!