Reforming .223 to .222 Rem?

[LeeEnfieldNo.4_mk1]

I Have taken an interest in Grandads old .222 Rem and want to start loading for it. Brass as it seems is not too common. However I do have a supply of .223 remington brass that will be useless to me as I am selling my .223 AR.

So, I understand that the .223 brass can be easily re-formed to .222 remington brass quite easily. Its just a matter of pushing the shoulder back in a .222 sizing die and trimming the case, correct?

Has anyone done this? Anything to watch out for?

Thanks.

 

[17asleep]

There isn't much change. most of the difference in length is in the neck. Piece of cake, but if the brass has been used a bunch you may want to anneal.

 

[LeeEnfieldNo.4_mk1]

Good to know it should not be to hard. All my brass is once fired so work hardening should not be an issue.