Lets get started. Be the first to receive our best deals, latest products, promos & more. It is also extremely accurate. 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. Then run the brass through a Tactical 20 forming die, and finally run it through a Tactical 20 full-length die. 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. More. I've been getting 1-1/2 to 2 thousandths with my .225 bushing that I use for my two 20 Practical bolt guns. We've compiled complete ballistics tables for the most popular Berger, Hornady, and Sierra Bullets, with drop and wind-drift calculated from 100 to 500 yards. If there is enough consumer demand, Lapua might bring out 20 VarTarg or (more likely) .221 Fireball brass on its own--but don't hold your breath. We suggest you try both and use the brand that shoots better in your rifle. Size the case in a Redding .223 Full Length Bushing Die using a .226 bushing placed in the die label side up - the bushing must be free to move slightly inside the die to ensure it is self centering. Case lubrication/wax should be used very sparingly just on the neck and the body. We've run the ballistics for a range of start velocities, so you can compare different cartridges. 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. I feel the expander dragging on the way out with the .233, not a lot but enough. #2 01-16-2013, 03:21 AM bowfisher. 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. I see 20 Tactical dies but none for 20 Practical. For heavier ones, a one-in-9-inch twist is recommended, especially at longer ranges. The action is blued; the barrel is stainless steel, in a matte finish, 26 inches long with a one-in-12-inch twist. The past few years you have seen the introduction of many new sets like the National Match, Master Hunter and the Premiums as a result of changing trends in the category and stated desires of the customer base. Less than 5 in stock Item #: RED78660 REDDING 20 TAC TYPE-S ELITE BUSHING 3-DIE SET . There seemed to be a pattern emerging. This little cartridge can launch 40-grainers at over 3900 fps, and 32-grainers even faster. Right now Remington is the only source of parent .221 Fireball brass. The 20 Practical is an ideal 20-caliber solution for AR15 platforms. Not sure, I'm going to remove the expander and take some measurements. We understand early in a rifle build fired brass may not be available. How much speed you getting from your tactical? A variety of powders are available for use with the .20 Tactical cartridge; some worked better than others in VanDenburgs test rifle. 5.1 using manufacturer's published ballistic coefficients. 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. Every rifle, powder, primer combination may shoot one brand of bullet or one weight range more accurately than another. So that is the right decapping part #? I have some 32g Nosler HP and some WC844. Practical it is. What's not to like? True Boat-Tail bullets normally have less bearing surface area than Flat-Base bullets of the same weight. We can custom match your dies for Factory Rifles as well as Custom Rifles including auto loading rifles. Worked perfectly. Although we have heard no complaint about the Berger bullets no being explosive enough, polymer tip bullets (Hornady and Sierra) tend to be more explosive than the Berger, but maybe not quite as accurate. It should not touch going into a fired case. 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. About the cost of the parts to build. So with the 20 Practical you do less work, you shell out a lot less money, yet you give up nothing in performance. Warren's cartridge was aptly named. The decapping rod is supplied with a standard size button. When it came to bullets, quite a number were found, from a Hornady 24-grain lead-free NTX to a 55-grain Berger. No trimming is necessary if the cases were the proper length before starting. As expected for Redding dies, this one is of high quality and did the job without issue. may be contacted via his website www.6mmAR.com. I shoot a .20 tactical with 22 inch barrel and it has a rifle length gas tube and 10 twist shooting 39g sierras. 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. 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. Any help here or suggestions? The decapper you listed is for a regular size die, not the type s. Sinclair has all this stuff. Among ball, or spherical, powders, Id have to give the nod to Accurate 2230 and 2520 with Ramshot X-Terminator and Hodgdon H-335 trailing, but not by much. $24.33. Below are some examples of a radius shoulder compared to an angled shoulder. The VarTarg achieves this performance by using fast, high-energy propellants, such as H4198 and Vihtavuori N120. What others may consider Wildcat is the norm for us. Concentricity is enhanced by the ability of the resizing bushing to selfcenter. 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. Very light recoil in most cases allows the shooter to see the target being hit (or missed). 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. If you are uncertain just email a photo of the cartridge and we can make a determination. 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! 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. This die followed with a 20 Tactical Full length die formed LC 5.56 brass into nice 20 Tactical brass. Here is a five shot with brass ran through the die again, and a 5 shot with brass out of the bag @ 27.5g of WC844 with the 32g Noslers, out of my 18" barrel. (The dimensions through transition are listed in Table I.). Redding Type s decapping assembly 204R. This is especially useful for reloaders who are using commercial brass as is. I think it's part number 14206. Whether youre a hunter or a competition shooter Whidden Gunworks can manufacture Custom dies to your exact specifications and if needed can work with your gunsmith to ensure your dies are as accurate as your new rifle. Too much lube will result in wrinkled shoulders. Currently, Cooper Arms of Montana and Dakota Arms offer factory rifles in 20 VarTarg. 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. I have .225, .228 and .233 bushings. Please read before using our Custom Sizer Die, Lead time for Custom dies is currently averaging 10 weeks. The author has had excellent results using IMI brass, which is strong and very durable.Forming 20 Tactical brass is generally a two-step process. I wasn't sure what brass I would use when I bought the barrel. The 20 Practical feeds and functions 100% reliably with standard AR15 magazines. The project has been great fun, and Ive never shot as many three-shot groups with all bullets making a single hole as was experienced with the .20 Tactical. Most reloaders develop two loads: one with a fast, lightweight bullet for long range on calm days, and a slower but heavier bullet for windy days or larger varmints. What size bushings are y'all using and is. $26.45. 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. I'll just have to find myself a .224 bushing for my Redding 223 Type S bushing dies I suppose to get the 3- thousandths neck tension I'll feel comfortable with for this 20 Practical AR-15. I like their 223 barrels. With the 20 VarTarg, long barrel life can be expected. See page 13 for additional information on crimp dies. However, the same rifle may like the Sierra 39 grain BlitzKing. What started as a small dream has become a multi-million dollar international business I want an 18" 20 practical, what gas length and twist rate? 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? Since all these cartridges are built around a love of varmint hunting, this is an important consideration. 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. I've been thinking about having a 20 practical made. Ambient temperature changes, powder lot variations, and differences in barrel friction can result in significantly increased pressures. We have found the best method to make Custom dies is to use your firedbrass from the rifles chamber. Senior Member : Join Date: Jan 2011. I shoot ground rats & I find myself leaving the bolt setups in the safe more often than not & the AR's going almost every time. Thanks! You can easily make 20 practical dies out of .204 Ruger dies by grinding or turning about .100 off the Base of the dies. Robin sent the form-and-trim die along as well but said I probably wouldnt need it. I haven't seen anyone that has a procedure with RCBS equipment. Cooper is well along on this small-caliber journey and chambers its rifles for many of the .17- and .20-caliber cartridges. Was this page helpful? 20 Tactical - maybe a slight velocity edge over 20 Practical due to steeper shoulder, longer neck, (Lapua) factory brass (supposedly) available, off-the-shelf dies available; possibly not as smooth feeding as 20 Practical.204 Ruger - available off-the-shelf ammo, available (Winchester) factory brass, probable velocity edge over 20 Practical/20 . 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. I have a RCBS 223 FL die set for my RCBS press. I have read all sorts of things. 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. Are they pretty close? The 20 Practical feeds and functions 100% reliably with standard AR15 magazines. 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. Specialty Parts. Our Custom dies will solve problems such as sticky extraction and the dreaded Bolt click without over working your brass. Woa will do some custom work within reason. JavaScript is disabled. The Berger 30gr and 35gr Flat Base bullets tend to fragment more than the 40gr or 50gr Berger Boat-Tails. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Uses the same interchangeable bushings (.001" increments) as those used in our bushing style neck sizing dies. The bolt face completely encloses the head of the cartridge. As you change bullet weight, you may find that you need to change the brand to maintain accuracy. Click Here to download a .pdf version of Todd Kindler's 20 VarTarg article (from Dakota Arms).No special dies are need to form 20 VarTarg brass. The regular form and trim die 83660 will not help. Reduced to two powders, Id go with H-322 and VV-N130. Ambient temperature changes, powder lot variations, and differences in barrel friction can result in significantly increased pressures. Reddings .20 Tactical die set includes a full-length sizing die, a neck-sizing die and a bullet seating die. The adjustable decapping rod allows you to adjust the bushing position, sizing only part of the neck length when desire d . forum.accurateshooter.com/threads/20-practical-dies-headspacing-question.4052414/, Mozilla/5.0 (iPhone; CPU iPhone OS 14_6 like Mac OS X) AppleWebKit/605.1.15 (KHTML, like Gecko) Version/14.1.1 Mobile/15E148 Safari/604.1. $1435.00. #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. This cartridge is based on the 221 Fireball case and is probably the most efficient of the 20-Caliber cartridges. A 12-twist will stablize most bullets up to 40 grains. I only saw barrels longer than 20" listed at WOA. Recently picked one up and want to make some more loads than what it came with. $20.00 223 seater die works just fine to seat bullets. Some versions have slightly less body taper as well--it's wise to compare reamer prints. The .20 Practical project is now in the ammo production phase. Use a Redding Type S 223 dies, and use 2 seperate bushings to neck down to 20 cal. Without their load data, wise advice, and invaluable assistance, this page could not have been created. Some precision shooters like to start with Lapua brass. You can start with .223 Rem brass, and just size down the necks with a neck-bushing die. Todd Kindler reports great accuracy with N120 and the Sierra 32-grainer, running close to 3800 fps. 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 I have a redding type S 223 FL die along with the redding decapping Redding Part #14206. yes they will fit. The real beauty of the .20s, however, is in the numbers ballistic coefficient (BC) numbers, to be specific. Support Our SPONSORS Optimizing the AR15 as a Varmint Rifle 20 BR, 20 PPC, .204 Ruger, Tactical 20, 20 VarTarg, Dean's Savage Load: "Love the cartridge.". The "20. 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. 20 VARTARGThe 20 VarTarg (VARmint/TARGet) is another 20-Caliber cartridge designed by Todd Kindler for varmint hunting. If you are the site owner (or you manage this site), please whitelist your IP or if you think this block is an error please open a support ticket and make sure to include the block details (displayed in the box below), so we can assist you in troubleshooting the issue. Location: Iowa. I think it's part number 14206. Bullet SelectionBy far, the most popular 20-Caliber bullets are the factory-made pills from Berger, Hornady and Sierra. The only way I can think of that the expander would rub, before the bushing has touched the neck, would be the neck wall is so thick it can't expand enough to make the hole in the neck as big as the diameter of the bullet when fired. Be the first to receive our best deals, latest products, promos & more. 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. If you choose to send your fired brass, please do not resize and plan to send in three pieces. At the same time, it appears some rise above the norm. For example, as stated earlier, some rifles will shoot a Hornady 32gr V-MAX very well, but they won't shoot the 40gr V-MAX. Support Our SPONSORS Yes, Warren tells us, it does get sunny now and then in Vancouver, WA. Like the 6PPC, it has the optimal bore to case capacity ratio for max efficiency. If you are the site owner (or you manage this site), please whitelist your IP or if you think this block is an error please open a support ticket and make sure to include the block details (displayed in the box below), so we can assist you in troubleshooting the issue. Brownell's has a .20 Hornady seater die, in stock, for $29.99 - look for Hornady dies/die sets for any/all .20 calibers. All I can feel when shooting it suppressed is the action running. Finally, the case is run into the full-length .20 Tactical sizing die that sets the shoulder back and makes the cases ready for fireforming. We have Tactical dies for sale, from great brands like Forster, Hornady, Lee, Lyman, RCBS, and Redding Reloading Products. 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. All this adds up to economy as light bullets cost less than heavy ones, and small charges stretch powder budgets satisfyingly. Why? The latest, the Redding, Type S Elite die set is also a direct result of customer feedback and is available for 85 different cartridges. To narrow focus to reloading the .20 Tactical cartridge, lets begin with the rifle. 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. 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. I see Hornady makes dies for the 20 Tactical, but then do you need the form die? We understand early in a rifle build fired brass may not be available. 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. The Redding form-and-trim die is on the left, with a new micrometer adjustable seating stem for the bullet seating die. There is virtually no difference performance-wise between virgin brass and fire-formed 20 VarTarg brass, so you don't need two different loads. The rifle's forend is ventilated to assist in barrel cooling, a nice touch on a varmint rifle. This is my first wild cat so I wanted to ask a few questions before I get started. REDDING 20 TACTICAL TYPE S NECK BUSHING DIE SET . Are there any options for dies other than Redding Type S 223 with different a bushing? All Type S (except 17 and 20 Cal.) The white oak barrels are all heavy contour as well, not sure what contour youre after. To shoot the Berger 50s, Berger recommends a 9-twist. Based on the .223 Remington parent case, the Tactical 20 is simply the .223 necked down to 20 Caliber with a 30-degree shoulder. 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. Are there any options for dies other than Redding Type S 223 with different a bushing? 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. 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. I mostly use my Hornady L-n-L progressive press and has given me groups that satisfy my needs (at this time). I came to much prefer the latter as the first was somewhat unsatisfactory and the second left an unsightly wrinkle behind the shoulder. I wouldnt Count them out just because its not on their website. Bushings are available in hardened steel but also are available with a TIN (Titanium Nitride) coating for even greater lubricity. The lighter .20-caliber bullets can be propelled faster too, depending on the cartridge involved. 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. In those circumstances we can use your reamer print but please note the fired brass will usually yield the best results. No form dies needed. 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. I ordered an 18" light contour 20 Practical barrel from Mcowen. The 20 Practical is an ideal 20-caliber solution for AR15 platforms. The VarTarg is popular with varmint hunters because it provides good range (up to 300 yards) and uses relatively little powder, so your barrel doesn't heat up quite as fast. Comes with 30mm rings and bases pictured. forum.accurateshooter.com/threads/crimp-die-for-20-practical.4062155/, Mozilla/5.0 (iPhone; CPU iPhone OS 14_7_1 like Mac OS X) AppleWebKit/605.1.15 (KHTML, like Gecko) Version/14.1.2 Mobile/15E148 Safari/604.1. The rifle is very well made, and the stock is the most beautiful Ive ever seen on a factory rifle. A chamber type bullet seater positively controls both bullet and cartridge case alignment. All my Brass is LC. Upon completion your brass will be returned to you with your Custom Die. The bolt has three locking lugs, a Sako-style extractor and a plunger-style ejector. This reduces the neck diameter slightly. #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. Part of what makes this interesting is that Kindler, in writing on the subject, found using the form-and-trim die to work best, noting that when he used the .20 Tactical seating die method he experienced those same wrinkles behind the shoulder. Tactical 20The Tactical 20 was invented by Todd Kindler long before the .204 Ruger hit the market. You are using an out of date browser. The Tactical 20 is easy to load and exceptionally accurate. The decapper you listed is for a regular size die, not the type s. Sinclair has all this stuff. 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