Neck sizing .220 Russian in a 6ppc bushing die

[Tedk]

With the right bushing, would this be possible. I plan to shoot the 220 Russian in a 6ppc rifle to fireforms. I have an old bbl I plan to use

 

[ShtrRdy]

You basically need to first turn the neck thickness if needed then expand the neck to fit a 6mm bullet. THEN you can run it through a 6PPC die to push the shoulder back if needed. Now it's ready to load and fireform.

 

[Andy Work]

Are you wanting to fireform with a .224" bullet? I've heard of people doing that.

 

[Tedk]

Are you wanting to fireform with a .224" bullet? I've heard of people doing that.

Fireform with a .224 bullet in the .220 Russian stage, in a 6 ppc, .262 neck bbl

 

[jackieschmidt]

Fireform with a .224 bullet in the .220 Russian stage, in a 6 ppc, .262 neck bbl

That will form the case into a 6PPC, ready to neck turn. Just fill the case up with N133 or a similiar powder and use the cheapest 22 bullet you have.

Some use a fast pistol powder with a wadding instead of a bullet. The results are the same.

When doing this, apply a thin coat of sizing wax to the case body. That will help it form better.b

 

[Tedk]

I guess what I am asking, if I put .248 bushing in a Wilson 6 ppc neck sizer, will the the .220 Russian body be supported enough to take the pressure when I size the neck?

 

[Tedk]

Do I have to buy a .220 Russian neck sizer and a .220 Russian bullet seater????

I guess what I am asking, if I put .248 bushing in a Wilson 6 ppc neck sizer, will the the .220 Russian body be supported enough to take the pressure when I size the neck?

 

[Tedk]

Do I have to buy a .220 Russian necksizer and .220 Russian bullet seater?

 

[Ccrider]

Do I have to buy a .220 Russian necksizer and .220 Russian bullet seater?

No!

 

[Bill Norris]

I guess what I am asking, if I put .248 bushing in a Wilson 6 ppc neck sizer, will the the .220 Russian body be supported enough to take the pressure when I size the neck?

Really don 't matter that much. You are going to blow the brass out anyway.

 

[JMayo]

Agreed, bullet is just to keep powder from spilling out. I used a really tight doubled up patch stuffed in the cases and it worked.

If it's needed to hold bullet, go for it. If bullet fits kinda firm don't bother neck sizing.

Opening the bolt on live round ?? Carefull ??
I don't think it'll pull out idk

 

[WayneShaw]

If your chamber is at zero headspace, you probably can't close the bolt on a 220 case. Run it in a PPC sizing die until the bolt will close, it'll only take a slight bump. Load it full of N133 or similar, seat a cheap bullet and fire as Jackie says. Have a big backstop, cause that bullet will fly all over the place, but it's the straightest brass you'll get.

 

[Tedk]

If your chamber is at zero headspace, you probably can't close the bolt on a 220 case. Run it in a PPC sizing die until the bolt will close, it'll only take a slight bump. Load it full of N133 or similar, seat a cheap bullet and fire as Jackie says. Have a big backstop, cause that bullet will fly all over the place, but it's the straightest brass you'll get.

Thanks for heads-up on checking the .220 brass in the the chamber first. I could not close the bolt!