Not sure, I'm going to remove the expander and take some measurements. Less than 5 in stock Item #: RED78660 REDDING 20 TAC TYPE-S ELITE BUSHING 3-DIE SET . The 20 Practical chambering offers .204 Ruger-class ballistics using standard .223 Rem brass and easily-modified .223 Rem dies. Only 1 in stock Item #: RED60660 WILSON 17/20 TACTICAL BUSHING NECK DIE *S/O . Gain twist bbls cost about 100.00 more than standard twist bbls. So that is the right decapping part #? I shoot suppressed and have a side charge setup to keep the gas out of my eyes and an adjustable gas block on both. So that is the right decapping part #? A 12-twist will stablize most bullets up to 40 grains. Upon return, we bead blast, hand polish, inspect and process for shipping so please ensure you factor in the turnaround time when ordering. Why? So with the 20 Practical you do less work, you shell out a lot less money, yet you give up nothing in performance. The Hornady Unique Case Lube is a little thinner, so it tends to be more forgiving if too much is used.Some reloaders, like the author, will anneal the brass as the final step. For heavier ones, a one-in-9-inch twist is recommended, especially at longer ranges. What others may consider Wildcat is the norm for us. Both have 1/10 twist. The Type S Elite set is comprised of a Type S Bushing Full Die, A Type S Bushing Neck Die and the unparalleled Redding Competition Seating Die. Once the entire batch is made, we send them out to be hardened via a carburized heat treat process to ensure a lifetime of use. The decapping rod is supplied with a standard size button. We understand early in a rifle build fired brass may not be available. To reach those numbers with a .22-caliber bullet, one must exceed 60 grains in weight. Tactical 20The Tactical 20 was invented by Todd Kindler long before the .204 Ruger hit the market. (The dimensions through transition are listed in Table I.). All Type S (except 17 and 20 Cal.) The particulars were the Hornady 32-grain V-MAX bullet and H-322 powder. To be fair, in my experience, some of the .22-caliber cartridges provide more explosive hits on such targets as prairie dogs, but to that we must put the question: Are there degrees of dead? Robin sent the form-and-trim die along as well but said I probably wouldnt need it. You are using an out of date browser. NEW 7/8-20 UNEF Tap & 7/8-20 UNEF Die Right Hand HSS High Speed Steel. Reddings .20 Tactical die set includes a full-length sizing die, a neck-sizing die and a bullet seating die. That is saying a lot. REDDING 20 TACTICAL TYPE S NECK BUSHING DIE SET . PMC and Federal cases were used here, of which I had enough to run the series of tests. Also if you have a regular 223 die you can use that without the decapper/expander for the first step and only need the final bushing to finish. Woa is a very good source for the 20 Practical. The groups didn't look very good yesterday but the wind was blowing pretty hard and I wondered if it was moving around my target frame. The OD is .256 I removed the expander and sized with the .233 bushing and then checked the ID, the ID now measures .200 with .014 wall thickness! This makes the 20 Practical a great choice for an AR-based varmint rifle. All my Brass is LC. I also feel the expander touching going in on my .228 bushing. Of the lot, I have to admit having developed a particular fondness for one of them: the .20 Tactical. Lighter bullets shoot flatter and faster thus giving you longer range, however, they tend to drift more with wind than the heavier bullets. Once the entire batch is made, we send them out to be hardened via a carburized heat treat process to ensure a lifetime of use. We have found the best method to make Custom dies is to use your fired brass from the rifles chamber. Of course it did rain the next day. Any help here or suggestions? #2 01-16-2013, 03:21 AM bowfisher. You feel the expander touching going in on the .228? I haven't seen anyone that has a procedure with RCBS equipment. $26.45. Some precision shooters like to start with Lapua brass. Although the Tactical 20 has about three grains less case capacity than the .204 Ruger, it delivers very similar performance. Reduced to two powders, Id go with H-322 and VV-N130. How does the size of the bushing affect it, on the way in? This die worked perfectly to form 20Tac brass from .223. The 20 Practical is an ideal 20-caliber solution for AR15 platforms. Concentricity is enhanced by the ability of the resizing bushing to selfcenter. $1435.00. Varmints probably won't know the difference. 20 practical Die set up on progressive DeadWoodDan Jan 17, 2018 DeadWoodDan Jan 17, 2018 #1 Attempting to be efficient and utilize what I have on hand. We can use a reamer print to produce the dies however, if the dies are manufactured and are not compatible with your rifles chamber, Whidden Gunworks will not be responsible for replacement dies or refund. Access from your Country was disabled by the administrator. Was this page helpful? At the same time, it appears some rise above the norm. Our Custom dies will solve problems such as sticky extraction and the dreaded Bolt click without over working your brass. Also this will be perfect for the 17 m 4 as all you would need to do is run it in a 17 m 4 FL die, no other forming. The objectives of all this are to produce moderate amounts of high quality ammo for varmint hunting using readily available components especially brass. document.write(new Date().getFullYear()) 5.1 using manufacturer's published ballistic coefficients. $69.99. Unless the neck is too tight or brass is too thick. There is virtually no difference performance-wise between virgin brass and fire-formed 20 VarTarg brass, so you don't need two different loads. Practical it is. Upon completion your brass will be returned to you with your Custom Die. The rifle's forend is ventilated to assist in barrel cooling, a nice touch on a varmint rifle. selling ammunition, reloading supplies and accessories. Ramshot TAC, for which I had great expectations, didnt hold up as well in extended testing but did produce the smallest group, with the Sierra 39-grain BlitzKings and the largest, which may have been a case of shooter error. The middle two are 20 Tactical (39gr TNT and 40gr V-Max), 223 on the right. selling ammunition, reloading supplies and accessories. And this may be a dumb question but if I have to go the Redding route, with that die fit/function in a RCBS press? If you choose to send your fired brass, please do not resize and plan to send in three pieces. These bushings are also free-floating to self- center on the case neck for a higher degree of sizing accuracy. The cartridge uses a standard .223 Remington shellholder. When running tests with the above bullets and a variety of powders, the best results occurred with the Sierra 39-grain BlitzKing, closely followed by the Hornady 32-grain V-MAX. These are available in Flat-Base, Short Boat-tail, and Full Boat-tail designs in weights ranging from 30 to 50 grains. The full length (FL) resizing die contains a decapping rod assembly with a neck expander (size button). A special thanks goes to Todd Kindler, whose hard work over the years has brought the merits of sub-caliber cartridges to the attention of the general shooting community. We call this 20-223 wildcat the "20 Practical" because it uses standard .223 Rem brass (available everywhere) and because it is easy to load and shoot (hence "practical"). Then run the brass through a Tactical 20 forming die, and finally run it through a Tactical 20 full-length die. Copyright 2011- $375.99. John (SnakeEye) of VarmintsForFun.com hopes Lapua does produce 20 VarTarg brass: "That will open up a whole new world in the little 20s. This means you can expect more velocity from a Berger 40gr LTB than the Hornady 40gr V-MAX or the Sierra 39gr BlitzKing.Choosing the correct bullet weight will depend on the environmental condition and the size of prey. I know Bullberry makes a two ended die to go from 221 FB to 17 FB, does anyone know if they make one for 223 to 20 practical. The Official Predator Masters Search Engine, http://www.sinclairintl.com/reloading-eqsku=749-002-388, http://www.sinclairintl.com/reloading-eqsku=749-002-155. Anybody know the part number for the correct 20 cal decaping assembly? Are there any options for dies other than Redding Type S 223 with different a bushing? I've been thinking about having a 20 practical made. I shoot a .20 tactical with 22 inch barrel and it has a rifle length gas tube and 10 twist shooting 39g sierras. The Woodchuck Den, Inc.11220 Hilltop Rd., SWBaltic OH 43804woodchuckden.com, Cooper Firearms of Montana, Inc.PO Box 1143662 Highway 93 NorthStevensville MT 59870cooperfirearms.com, Redding Reloading1089 Starr Rd.Cortland NY 13045redding-reloading.com, Barnes Bullets, Inc.PO Box 620Mona UT 84645(800) 574-9200barnesbullets.com, Hornady Mfg Co.PO Box 18483625 Old Potash HwyGrand Island NE 68803hornady.com, Berger Bullets, Inc.4275 N. Palm St.Fullerton CA 92835bergerbullets.com, Sierra Bullets1400 West Henry St.Sedalia MO 65301(888) 223-3006sierrabullets.com. 2023 Whidden Gunworks All Rights Reserved, Click Adjustable Sizer & Micrometer Seater Set. Bullets used include, from left: Barnes 26-grain Varmint Grenade, Hornady 32-grain V-MAX, Sierra 32-grain BlitzKing, Berger 35-grain Varmint, Sierra 39-grain BlitzKing, Hornady 40-grain V-MAX. All Type S (except 17 and 20 Cal.) For the tests, in purchasing whatever could be found in stores and requesting samples of those I couldnt from manufacturers, I ended up with the Barnes 26-grain HP Varmint Grenade, Hornady 32-grain V-MAX, Sierra 32-grain BlitzKing, a Berger 35-grain Varmint, a Sierra 39-grain BlitzKing and Hornadys 40-grain V-MAX. Please read before using our Custom Sizer Die, Lead time for Custom dies is currently averaging 10 weeks. With the Hornady dies, you don't need anything else. Do you mean the ball drags on the way in after its been sized with the .233, or that fired brass drags on the way in when you use the .226 bushing? The Hornady V-MAX bullets and the Sierra BlitzKing tend to be equally explosive and both fragment very well. Please allow 3-6 weeks for delivery. The adjustable decapping rod allows positioning the bushing to resize only a portion of the neck length if desired. Simply run a .221 Fireball case through a 20 VarTarg full-length sizer die--then load, and shoot. #2666026 - 04/01/14 08:14 AM Re: Forming 20 practical with RCBS Dies/equipment [ Re: dogduster204 ] You have to use the bushing die so you can neck down to 20 cal.It takes more than one step so you need to change size of bushing and your regular 223 die cant do that. I think it's part number 14206. Although not necessary, annealing tends to help the fire-forming process and extends the life of the brass a bit.Lapua Tactical 20 Brass Is HereLapua-brand Tactical 20 brass has arrived in the USA, and is available through Dakota Arms, Graf & Sons and other retailers. While most of these bullets are designed for varminting, many target shooters are using the 40-50 grain bullets with considerable success. You have to use the bushing die so you can neck down to 20 cal.It takes more than one step so you need to change size of bushing and your regular 223 die cant do that. 20 Practical Cartridge - Making Brass and Loading - YouTube A video showing how easy it is to make brass for and load the 20 Practical cartridge A video showing how easy it is to make brass. I went out yesterday and worked from 26.5-27.5, 26.5 was about 3700, 27 was about 3830 and 27.5 was about 3925. We offer Custom Sizers, Seaters, Hydraulic Form Dies and Trim Dies from .20 Caliber to .408. The custom Lee collet die with a seater die is a real good solution - I might get both. I wasn't sure what brass I would use when I bought the barrel. Upon return, we bead blast, hand polish, inspect and process for shipping so please ensure you factor in the turnaround time when ordering. So, if youve a mind to, try the Redding approach, and if dissatisfied, the form-and-trim die is always available. To create 20 Practical cases, just buy a .223 Rem Redding Type "S" Bushing Die . Use a Redding Type S 223 dies, and use 2 seperate bushings to neck down to 20 cal. The latest, the Redding, Type S Elite die set is also a direct result of customer feedback and is available for 85 different cartridges. Location: Iowa. Click Here to VIEW Ballistics Tables. The .20 Tactical was developed in 1998 by Todd Kindler, proprietor of The Woodchuck Den, Inc., a retail/mail-order establishment specializing in products for the small bores. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Durable Tap And Die Tap 3/8\"-32 UNEF High Speed Steel Practical Silver at the best online prices at eBay! If you have questions or need help with ordering feel free to email us at: CustomDies@whiddengunworks.com. I have .225, .228 and .233 bushings. You can start with .223 Rem brass, and just size down the necks with a neck-bushing die. About the cost of the parts to build. Before putting too much stock in what size bushing everyone lists measure your brass. The "20. We offer Custom Sizers, Seaters, Hydraulic Form Dies and Trim Dies from .20 Caliber to .408. No mechanical mods are required to your AR, other than a barrel change. We suggest you try both and use the brand that shoots better in your rifle. We have found the best method to make Custom dies is to use your firedbrass from the rifles chamber. The adjustable decapping rod allows you to adjust the bushing position, sizing only part of the neck length when desire d . I could not find the Redding bushing in stock for that size, so I ordered a wilson bushing after reading it would work in the Redding die. We support some of the world's best competition cartridges and work to provide you with the info you need to use them in your next competition. Are they pretty close? The 20 Practical feeds and functions 100% reliably with standard AR15 magazines. Every time I have talked to John about shooting prairie dogs he brings up the 20 practical. Thank you for the help. 20 Practical Dies & Headspacing Question SVT_Tactical Dec 10, 2021 1 2 Next SVT_Tactical Gold $$ Contributor Dec 10, 2021 #1 Awaiting a barrel and getting parts ready together to put it on my savage action. After that you'll need a 1:11" or 1:10" twist. No mechanical mods are required to your AR, other than a barrel change. Check out the Load Map below and you'll see that the diminutive VarTarg pushes the 32gr pills up into the 3750+ fps range with much less powder than is used by the .204 Ruger or 20 BR. Actually I tried several techniques: simply running sized .223 Remington cases into the .20 Tactical sizing die; first using the form-and-trim die then the .20 Tactical sizing die; and what Sharpless called the Redding way, using the .20 Tactical bullet seating die as an intermediate step between the .223 Remington sizer and the .20 Tactical sizer. I wouldnt Count them out just because its not on their website. Posted By: sherm_61 Re: 20 Practical Reloading - 01/05/22. NECK DIE SET COMPETITION, REDDING 20 TACTICAL TYPE S FULL BUSHING DIE, REDDING 20 TACTICAL TYPE S NECK BUSHING DIE, REDDING 20 TACTICAL TYPE S NECK BUSHING DIE SET, REDDING 20 TAC TYPE-S ELITE BUSHING 3-DIE SET, WILSON 17/20 TACTICAL BUSHING NECK DIE *S/O, Red Dot, Holographic, Magnifiers & Laser Sights, Angle Degree Indicators & Reticle Levelers. The one used here is a Cooper Firearms Model 21, a single-shot bolt action. I feel the expander dragging on the way out with the .233, not a lot but enough. There seemed to be a pattern emerging. 20 BR, 20 PPC, .204 Ruger, Tactical 20, 20 VarTarg, Dean's Savage Load: "Love the cartridge.". I have a RCBS 223 FL die set for my RCBS press. Robert Whitley (AR-X Enterprises, LLC.) From left: the .223 Remington case full-length resized, a case run through the .20 Tactical seating die, a case full-length sized in the .20 Tactical die, the .223 Remington case after form-and-trim die use (note the wrinkle below the shoulder), the .20 Tactical case fireformed. This rifle has less than 125 rds through it. may be contacted via his website www.6mmAR.com. I ordered an 18" light contour 20 Practical barrel from Mcowen. The beauties of the .20s, their fans will tell you, are numerous. I like to run rifle length on 18" 223s. The amount of resizing provided by conventional reloading dies has always been dictated by the manufacturing tolerances (SAAMI specifications) of the brass cartridge case itself. A decapping pin retainer is also supplied with most Type S - Bushing Dies except 17 and 20 Cal. This little cartridge can launch 40-grainers at over 3900 fps, and 32-grainers even faster. What's not to like? As you change bullet weight, you may find that you need to change the brand to maintain accuracy. Bushings are available in hardened steel but also are available with a TIN (Titanium Nitride) coating for even greater lubricity. Cooper is well along on this small-caliber journey and chambers its rifles for many of the .17- and .20-caliber cartridges. Ballistics Data was generated with Sierra's Infinity Software Vers. Redding had developed, he said, a technique for forming .20 Tactical from .223 Remington brass without it. I have read all sorts of things. Likewise, heavier bullets drift less and have a bigger knockdown power, but you won't get the same kind of range from them. Below are some examples of a radius shoulder compared to an angled shoulder. This time, accompanying my rifle when it arrived was a laminated target with an elongated hole in it denoting a three-shot group at 100 yards measuring .156 inch. Which Bullet Should I Use?When selecting bullets, the general rule of thumb is "let the rifle decide what bullet it likes". How much speed you getting from your tactical? You can start with .223 Rem brass, and just size down the necks with a neck-bushing die. A chamber type bullet seater positively controls both bullet and cartridge case alignment. Case lubrication/wax should be used very sparingly just on the neck and the body. Sufficient for my needs. The 20 Practical feeds and functions 100% reliably with standard AR15 magazines. And the 20 Practical matches the performance of the highly-publicized 20 Tactical with less money invested and no need to buy forming dies or fire-form cases. Picture Information. I have 2 20 practical setups 1 at 26" 1 at 20". . We offer dies sets for some of the most accurate wild-cat rounds that you will not find anywhere . Free shipping for many products! I've always thought that the 20 VarTarg would make a very accurate benchrest round with good brass. This is my first wild cat so I wanted to ask a few questions before I get started. $205.99. While researching on how to make the brass, it seems everyone talks about using a Redding 223 FL die set with bushings and a 204 decapping rod assembly. The 20 Practical is great option for folks who favor "fast and light" smaller, lower-mass bullets traveling at very high velocities. Ive been assured that my one-in-12-inch barrel twist will stabilize all bullet weights up through 45 grains. The lighter .20-caliber bullets can be propelled faster too, depending on the cartridge involved. For example, the Hornady 40-grain V-MAX has a published BC of .275; that of the Sierra 39-grain BlitzKing is .287. This McGowan barrel shoots pretty well with the 32g Noslers HP, and WC844. AcknowledgementsKory Hamzeh and 6mmBR.com would like to thank, in alphabetical order, WarrenB (Fireball), LeRoy Benson (Silverfox), Blake (CajunBlake), Al Boyechko, Alex Clarke, Dan Clements (DanC), Brooks Harman, Richard Miller (REM), Dave Moore, John Siebel (SnakeEye), Bob Smith, Doug Stiner (MontDoug), and Gary Wenzl. You have to use the bushing die so you can neck down to 20 cal.It takes more than one step so you need to change size of bushing and your regular 223 die cant do that. Redding Reloading Equipment has once again established a new die set based on customer feedback. It is the .223 Remington case necked down to .20 caliber with the neck lengthened slightly, the shoulder set back and sharpened to 30 degrees and the body slightly blown out. To shoot the Berger 50s, Berger recommends a 9-twist. Material: 416R Stainless Steel Caliber: .20 Practical Barrel Length: 24" Rifle Length Gas Port 11-degree Target Crown M4 Feed Ramps 1 in 12" Rate of Twist Fluted Barrel Manufacturer: Midwest Gun Works PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS: Barrel Length: 24" Brand: MGW Caliber: .20 Practical Finish / Color: Stainless Steel Firearm Type: Rifle Material: Steel We've run the ballistics for a range of start velocities, so you can compare different cartridges. You may also find that some brands may shoot very well, but only if you sort the bullets by weight or base to ogive length first. #2666026 - 04/01/14 08:14 AM Re: Forming 20 practical with RCBS Dies/equipment [ Re: dogduster204 ] You have to use the bushing die so you can neck down to 20 cal.It takes more than one step so you need to change size of bushing and your regular 223 die cant do that. We have Tactical dies for sale, from great brands like Forster, Hornady, Lee, Lyman, RCBS, and Redding Reloading Products. Brownell's has a .20 Hornady seater die, in stock, for $29.99 - look for Hornady dies/die sets for any/all .20 calibers. dies are supplied with both the standard size button and a decapping pin retainer for the advantages and versatility described under our Type S - Bushing Style Neck Sizing Dies. Once fired .223 Norma USA brass neck ID is .226-.227 with a neck thickness of .013. 20 VARTARGThe 20 VarTarg (VARmint/TARGet) is another 20-Caliber cartridge designed by Todd Kindler for varmint hunting. This cartridge is based on the 221 Fireball case and is probably the most efficient of the 20-Caliber cartridges. Since wind drift is a function of ballistic coefficient and time of flight, such cartridges as the .20 Tactical tend to shoot flatter, with less wind drift and do it quieter and at lower cost than comparable .22-caliber cartridges. Use a Redding Type S 223 dies, and use 2 seperate bushings to neck down to 20 cal. With the 20 VarTarg, long barrel life can be expected. I needed reloading dies and turned to Robin Sharpless of Redding Reloading to discuss the project. The Berger 30gr and 35gr Flat Base bullets tend to fragment more than the 40gr or 50gr Berger Boat-Tails. Or at least fire-forming will no longer change case capacity to the extent that you need a separate, slightly lower, fire-forming load.WARNING: For your own safety, ALWAYS reduce all starting charges by 10% and work up carefully! Currently, Cooper Arms of Montana and Dakota Arms offer factory rifles in Tactical 20 chamberings.Since the Tac 20's parent case is the ubiquitous .223 Remington, there is a huge selection of high quality brass available, limited only by your budget. True Boat-Tail bullets normally have less bearing surface area than Flat-Base bullets of the same weight. dies are supplied with both the standard size button and a decapping pin retainer for the advantages and versatility described under our Type S - Bushing Style Neck Sizing Dies. 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