Trying to help a friend find a mandrel set for loading his .223 Remington . He does not turn necks so this is for neck tension only after FL sizing w/ out expander ball. Just looking for something basic,does not have to be the latest greatest . Rifle is not for competition, Remington 700 Varmint factory rig...just shoots paper trying to wring out all the accuracy he can from his loads. Hoping to find a "Kit" so he can buy from one vendor. Thanks for any help.
Mandrel "kit" for neck tension... Where to buy ? .223 Remington
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Steve Jennings
Gold $$ Contributor
sjr-enterprises.com $80
Why not keep it simple and start with a full length bushing die and around three bushings.
Fred Bohl
Gold $$ Contributor
Probably way over kill but they work great: https://kmshooting.com/custom-diameter-expand-mandrel-kit-for-bullet-tension-22cal.html
These may be a consideration when they hit the market...
http://forum.accurateshooter.com/th...ew-expander-mandrels-0005-increments.3975815/
Exactly what he needs,I have been watching that thread waiting for them to become available.
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That looks like the ticket Steve . I took a quick look,will take a closer look in a bit. Thanks
That is a beauty,overkill for sure but it looks sweet.
For something just basic that does a darn good job without breaking the bank is the Lyman M die. I can't afford good dies for everything I load for so RCBS or Redding full length without the expander will have to do. I just use the Lyman M die on those. Once you have a long & short body the expander plugs are only about 7 bucks a piece. Lyman usually has free shipping around Thanksgiving and the first couple of weeks in December. Lots of good lube is still the key.
well worth the $80....a) reduced my case neck run out and b) allows projectiles to seat with consistency.
Dusty Stevens
Shiner
Porter precision products. Call kenny and you can get any size mandrel in .0005 increments for around $3. Cant be beat.
I will give him a call,I just checked the website. Looks like quality stuff there . Thanks
Dusty Stevens
Shiner
Yes its very nice. Not saying the others are not but the porter die takes $3 mandrels in any size down to the ten thou. If you do a search here theres been plenty of reviews on them the past couple years
I can’t recomend Steve Jennings enough!!! Very quality product, priced right. With his “kit” you can achieve any neck tension you want.
Dan
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