.221FB modified case to measure 20VT oal

[BaconFat]

So if figured that if all my 20VT brass was made from 221FB brass, why not use a Hornady 221FB modified case to measure oal? So I have gone through all the steps to create my 20VT brass and now I'm ready to determine my bullet seating depth. I also ran the Hornady case through the 20VT fl die and set the neck tension in the modified case so a bullet barely stays in. Now my problem is, when I went to screw the rod from the gauge into the case, it will only screw on a couple of turns and then gets stuck. I checked the threads on both the rod and the cartridge and they both look fine. I have also used this gauge with my 308W numerous times so I know it should work. What I'm wondering is if running the case through the 20VT die had any effect on the head end and distorted the case just a little bit. I wouldn't think so, but I'm not sure what else to look for.

 

[Phil]

I can`t remember the thread pitch for it.....

But you can send 3 fired cases to Hornady and they will thread one for use on the end of the tool.....

Cheaper than a tap too......

Call Hornady and get the details and mailing info...

I did this for a .17 AH.

Phil.

 

[BaconFat]

I can`t remember the thread pitch for it.....

But you can send 3 fired cases to Hornady and they will thread one for use on the end of the tool.....

Cheaper that the tap too......

Call Hornady and get the details and mailing info...

I did this for a .17 AH.

Phil.

That sounds like a good plan. Thanks Phil, I'll give Hornady a buzz tomorrow.

 

[stacy]

Sounds like u may gotten out of center a bit when u tapped it maybe try making u another one then u will know if there a problem.