Forming 222Mag from 204s

[Ruger Bob]

Hello, is this possible and what are the steps?

FL Sizing and 224 expander?

Bob

 

[Eagleye]

Simple as can be!!

Lube the inside of the neck with powdered graphite or motor mica.[ I prefer the graphite.]
Lightly lube body of 204 case.

Avoid getting any lube on the shoulder of the case.

Run it through your FL 222 Magnum die.

Check to make sure case is not overlength, if so trim and chamfer.

Load and shoot.

Eagleye

 

[Sask_Hunter]

You would have to bump the shoulder back and change the shoulder angle. It wouldn't hurt to try it an see.

 

[Eagleye]

It works fine as long as you do not lube the shoulder area.
Lube dents galore will show up if you get lube on the shoulder.
Eagleye.

 

[Ruger Bob]

Eagleye thanks, wish I could find some 222Mag and forgo the reforming process, however should be able to source some 204 Nosler to work with.

Bob