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22 cal bushing sizes

I have been using S-type bushing sizer dies for my 6mm and 30 cal stuff for +12 years. I have 6-7 of bushing in each because I turn necks on some and don't on others. I ordered a 223 and 22-250 S-type sizer dies about 7-8 years ago. I opened the box for the first time and realized I don't own any 22 cal bushings. I am not turning necks on anything 22 cal. I use everything from Lapua, Win, RP, Nolser, Hornady and LC military brass in 223 and 22-250. I known I should measure loaded rounds, but I don't have much loaded at this time in those calibers. I am thinking 0.244, 0.246, 0.248, 0.250, and 0.252 to cover everything. Only use bolt guns with the exception of a TC Encore 223.

What are your common 22 cal bushings?

Thanks, Tim
 
Measure the neck wall thickness in 3-4 places and average that result. Add to that .224". Reduce the result by the amount of neck tension desired in increments of 0.001". Stop at 0.005".
 
I have been using S-type bushing sizer dies for my 6mm and 30 cal stuff for +12 years. I have 6-7 of bushing in each because I turn necks on some and don't on others. I ordered a 223 and 22-250 S-type sizer dies about 7-8 years ago. I opened the box for the first time and realized I don't own any 22 cal bushings. I am not turning necks on anything 22 cal. I use everything from Lapua, Win, RP, Nolser, Hornady and LC military brass in 223 and 22-250. I known I should measure loaded rounds, but I don't have much loaded at this time in those calibers. I am thinking 0.244, 0.246, 0.248, 0.250, and 0.252 to cover everything. Only use bolt guns with the exception of a TC Encore 223.

What are your common 22 cal bushings?

Thanks, Tim
Tim, those sizes will cover all the brass brands you'll likely encounter in non-turned .22 cals. -Al
 
Brass is going to run .014"-.015" neck thickness on new unturned brass. So example if brass neck thickness is: .015" X 2= .030" plus .224" = .254". Start at default neck tension of .002" so bushings .252" and under. Don't use expander. Measure your neck thickness it works as well as measuring loaded diameter.
 
I have been using S-type bushing sizer dies for my 6mm and 30 cal stuff for +12 years. I have 6-7 of bushing in each because I turn necks on some and don't on others. I ordered a 223 and 22-250 S-type sizer dies about 7-8 years ago. I opened the box for the first time and realized I don't own any 22 cal bushings. I am not turning necks on anything 22 cal. I use everything from Lapua, Win, RP, Nolser, Hornady and LC military brass in 223 and 22-250. I known I should measure loaded rounds, but I don't have much loaded at this time in those calibers. I am thinking 0.244, 0.246, 0.248, 0.250, and 0.252 to cover everything. Only use bolt guns with the exception of a TC Encore 223.

What are your common 22 cal bushings?

Thanks, Tim
That should cover it cut I don't think you need the 44 and 46 unless you turn necks. I've never run into anything that was that thin. YMMV

Greg
 

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