For my 22 Nosler I deprime first. Like to FEEL primer coming out.
I either use a Body only Die that has a 0.260" neck clearance, or a Full Length Small Base Die that I reamed out with a 0.2505" Carbide Reamer (it barely drags on the neck).
Full Length Die would size neck to 0.263", then expand to 0.268". Seemed like a lot of brass movement.
Bump as needed with either die.
Trim and deburr outside and inside.
Then I use a modified .223 Collet die (shaved base of collet for FULL neck length of 22 Nosler).
I do have to keep the 22N cases trimmed to less than 2.270" (less than 2.265 or less works) as the tip of the neck will extend past the sizing zone of the collet. Also had to trim mandrel to not bottom out on case web.
I don't use a cam over press. Can usually FEEL neck being compressed. Compress, lift, rotate and compress again.
Every year or two I have to polish cones of Collet Die to eliminate stickage (and clean slots). Don't polish by rotating the parts together. That adds to the grooving.
This year I'm trying spray on Dry Moly Lube, wipped off except for cone surfaces.
I have a spare collet die ($23) just in case.
I Blued parts of the modified die to identify from .223 die parts.
I either use a Body only Die that has a 0.260" neck clearance, or a Full Length Small Base Die that I reamed out with a 0.2505" Carbide Reamer (it barely drags on the neck).
Full Length Die would size neck to 0.263", then expand to 0.268". Seemed like a lot of brass movement.
Bump as needed with either die.
Trim and deburr outside and inside.
Then I use a modified .223 Collet die (shaved base of collet for FULL neck length of 22 Nosler).
I do have to keep the 22N cases trimmed to less than 2.270" (less than 2.265 or less works) as the tip of the neck will extend past the sizing zone of the collet. Also had to trim mandrel to not bottom out on case web.
I don't use a cam over press. Can usually FEEL neck being compressed. Compress, lift, rotate and compress again.
Every year or two I have to polish cones of Collet Die to eliminate stickage (and clean slots). Don't polish by rotating the parts together. That adds to the grooving.
This year I'm trying spray on Dry Moly Lube, wipped off except for cone surfaces.
I have a spare collet die ($23) just in case.
I Blued parts of the modified die to identify from .223 die parts.
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