Neck size only or full length? 222 rem

[Trickyd66]

Sorry, another question!
If reloading 222 brass that has only been fired in my rifle, is neck sizing only sufficient?
I've just picked up a 2 die lee set on evil Bay for less than a tenner posted. I have the option of a 3 die set at £30... do I need the 3 die set as well?

Cheers, TD66

 

[kenbro]

You will need a FL die at some time.
Also something to trim cases to length.
KB.

 

[Trickyd66]

You will need a FL die at some time.
Also something to trim cases to length.
KB.

Cool, thanks. Have a case trimmer already so should be OK on that front.

 

[kenbro]

I use the Lee collet type neck dies, save getting messy with lube.
KB.

 

[Trickyd66]

I use the Lee collet type neck dies, save getting messy with lube.
KB.

Just on my first steps down the rabbit hole... this is what I've picked up.

 

[kenbro]

Just on my first steps down the rabbit hole... this is what I've picked up.

I think that looks like a collet neck dies and a seater die.
Look out for a full length die and these are the cheapest case trimmers.
It’s a cutter with screw in mandrels for different calibres.
This a pistol one.
KB.

 

[Trickyd66]

Thanks ,
Hopefully this will do?

 

[Trickyd66]

I think that looks like a collet neck dies and a seater die.
Look out for a full length die and these are the cheapest case trimmers.
It’s a cutter with screw in mandrels for different calibres.
This a pistol one.
KB.

Looks like I might need a different trimmer.. I have a feeling that this is 22 250 or 243 from the dies I got with it.

 

[freid]

Have got an RCBS two die full lentgh set plus shell holder for sale. Can throw in a brand new Lee quick case length gauge and holder for free. £44 posted.

 

[Trickyd66]

Have got an RCBS two die full lentgh set plus shell holder for sale. Can throw in a brand new Lee quick case length gauge and holder for free. £44 posted.

Thanks but I'm stopping impulse purchasing for a but until I work out what I've collected so far

 

[Muir]

F.L. resize always. Trim always .-Muir

 

[Muir]

... Flare the neck and Crimp with a. Lee FCD if you want real accuracy. -Muir

 

[Smellydog]

I've neck sized only, full length sized and somewhere in-between but now full length size and seat bullets deeper than I use to. Can't tell the difference but I do know they will chamber!

 

[Trickyd66]

I've neck sized only, full length sized and somewhere in-between but now full length size and seat bullets deeper than I use to. Can't tell the difference but I do know they will chamber!

Thanks... mind if I dm you?

 

[Smellydog]

Thanks... mind if I dm you?

Sure but I have nothing to offer over anyone else here.

 

[Trickyd66]

Sure but I have nothing to offer over anyone else here.

I know, and I am more than happy to post openly

 

[Trickyd66]

Sure but I have nothing to offer over anyone else here.

I'll open a new thread in reloading and see what options I get... I know all will be valid

 

[Trickyd66]

I'll open a new thread in reloading and see what options I get... I know all will be valid

Found a related thread when going to post mine so will read through that first ,cheers.

 

[Trickyd66]

Thanks... mind if I dm you?

Looks like I can put the £180 for a reloading course towards consumables have a funny feeling that is what you would have told me

 

[Foxyboy43]

Yes.