Forming .22PPC from .220 Russian...is this the 'right' way?

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This is the first time I've attempted something like this...was just wondering if I had the general process correct. I've got a box of .220 Russian Lapua brass, a Ruger #1V in .22PPC, and a set of Redding dies.

My understanding is that the workflow should go something like:
  • Size cases
  • Neck turn if required
  • prime and charge w/ pistol powder. I've got Bullseye and Unique on hand...will these work? What kind of charge?
  • Top up case w/ cream of wheat...I've seen mention of sealing top w/ carpenters glue or wax
  • Step outside (optional? :) )
  • chamber and fire
  • trim/chamfer/deburr fireformed cases
  • carry on w/ regular .22PPC loads

Am I missing anything critical here? I've also seen mention of loading a 'regular load' instead of the pistol/CoW method...regular load for what? .220 or ppc? The pistol powder sounds like the least amount of work.
 
DarkSyd said:
This is the first time I've attempted something like this...was just wondering if I had the general process correct. I've got a box of .220 Russian Lapua brass, a Ruger #1V in .22PPC, and a set of Redding dies.

My understanding is that the workflow should go something like:
  • Size cases
  • Neck turn if required
  • prime and charge w/ pistol powder. I've got Bullseye and Unique on hand...will these work? What kind of charge?
  • Top up case w/ cream of wheat...I've seen mention of sealing top w/ carpenters glue or wax
  • Step outside (optional? :) )
  • chamber and fire
  • trim/chamfer/deburr fireformed cases
  • carry on w/ regular .22PPC loads

Am I missing anything critical here? I've also seen mention of loading a 'regular load' instead of the pistol/CoW method...regular load for what? .220 or ppc? The pistol powder sounds like the least amount of work.
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With the pistol powder you will have trial and error to determine the amount
Maybe 5 grains of unique.

I would use rifle powder H322 or N133. Fill the case to bottom of shoulder maybe around 24 grains. Use a 50grain .22 bullet, Seat to lands and shoot.

It is the easier method, and you will get decent groups on the target and your brass will be fully fireformed first time.

NormB
 
I have always fireformed improved cases using starting loads for the new cartridge. It gives me a chance to sight in and use the rifle rather than just making noise.
 
Just a quick update...that worked great. I used 4198 and 52 gr bullets though Dad's Ruger #1V. I decided to shoot 5 round groups for giggles, and had a couple of groups of 3 that were all touching, spoiled by a flier that opened things up to around an inch or so, both at 100 and 200 yards. I figure that's not a bad start given that we had winds of close to 30 klicks yesterday.

The neck turning is by far the most tedious part of the operation. I'm using a Wilson tool. Works great, but is time consuming.
 
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