Can 223 rem be formed from 222 rem brass?

[mao0720]

Just wondering if I can resize 222 rem cases into 223 rem? I can't find 223 brass around here but 222 rem is plentiful. If I can do this is it just a matter of running it through a 223 fl size die and trim, or will it be more involved? Thanks all.

 

[TheOtherZilla]

Possible? Yes, I imagine you could. I would also look at 222 Rem mag brass to start with, since the 223 is also based on that case..

 

[dmickey]

No. I don't think you can since the .223 is a longer case than the .222.

 

[stacy]

NO.The neck will be to short use 222MAG brass will work.

 

[mao0720]

Got it thanks. Dang, I thought I was onto something.

 

[fredhorace77]

i know for sure 222 will not work...simply too short...but 222mag may work or 204 ruger may work...i would look for more first hand advice on doing this before you try it...Ive been shooting the 223 for 6 years and just learned that the 223 headspaces off of the shoulder and not the case head...stupid me for never knowing that :

 

[TheOtherZilla]

On a whim I just resized a new 204 case in my 223 FL die.. As I knew, it just needs a trim now.. If I were going to use this in my AR i would re-size again in my SB die..

I imagine if you wanted to go through the trouble to fireform, 222 brass could be made to work..

FWIW, 204 brass is like $30/100 at Midway and 222 Rem Mag brass is like $45/100.

 

[Terry]

With .223 brass cheap and available, why?

 

[TheOtherZilla]

With .223 brass cheap and available, why?

Because right now 223 brass is non-existant. Even once fired brass is BO'd

 

[civil82]

http://forum.accurateshooter.com/index.php?topic=3802110.msg36155199;boardseen#new

 

[TheOtherZilla]

http://forum.accurateshooter.com/index.php?topic=3802110.msg36155199;boardseen#new

Looks like it is gone already..
At least most of it.. There is no new brass to be had that I can find..

 

[Taildrag15X]

I just bought some on Gun Broker through my dad's account for $200.
Lake City 2008 new, the guy had more but I didn't want to push it.

Shawn

 

[Mattm0812]

If your local range let's you, just pick up a bunch that's in the buckets.

I've collected several hundred that way..

 

[Three44s]

Slow down!

Depending on how much you are looking for, I have .223 brass I'd trade for your .222 brass if yours is not worn out!

That makes better sense than trying to come up with a case stretcher or cutting down brass that's even more precious!!

PM me


Three 44s

 

[gary0529]

Mao,
I will not step over the previous posts but if you have something to trade I have quite a bit of tumbled, sized/deprimed and swaged(Dillon) once fired mostly LC brass. If things don't work out with previous posters, likewise, send PM but only if you cannot make a swap with the other guys first.

Gary

 

[Terry]

Did the last offer cover it?