Returning to my old Hobby:

OldBill · October 1, 2006, 11:03 AM

I am returning to reloading after many years absance.
Since retiring I have decided to get back into shooting.
I used to shoot a 222 rem and reloaded for it, using a Lee loader and weighing all my charges. Since I am thinking of using a K Hornet and neck sizing the cases that I fireform for the one rifle, what reloading die will I need? I am sure the old Lee in 22 hornet will not let me neck size due to the different case width and new shoulder. What are some of you current shooters doing?
Thanks
OldBill
NRA life member

hivel37 · October 1, 2006, 11:44 PM

You might try a 22H Lee collet die for the K Hornet. I don't know if it would have clearance or not, but it works great in the stock Hornet. Just about eliminates case trimming.

OldBill · October 2, 2006, 02:28 PM

Thanks for the reply Hivel37,
I have found out from someone on another forum that Lee will make you a custom die set for 50 bucks, all you have to do is send the 4 fired cases from the rifle you are needing the die for and they will make you one up. So I am thinking of doing that
again Thanks for the reply
Bill...

**Unclenick** · October 2, 2006, 03:10 PM

The custom approach may be the best, but having had Lee make custom bullet molds for me, I'll advise you that it may take a few months. They have to put your order in queue for the tooling to become available, which has to wait until small jobs won't interfere with regular production. This isn't unreasonable. It's the only way they can do custom so inexpensively, but you need to be aware of it.

Redding's #81362 is a conventional neck sizing die set for your chambering. $50 also for the full set, but may be available a little more quickly if you aren't specifically after the Lee collet die.

Nick

OldBill · October 2, 2006, 11:27 PM

Thanks for the reply Nick
I was concerned that the normal neck sizing die would not work for the K Hornet due to the change from the normal taper case to the blown out case with new sholder on the brass. I am thinking that the case would not go up into the die far enough to neck size.
The rifle is at the gunsmith now being worked on, so after it comes back, I guess I can start fire forming a bunch of brass while i wait on my dies to be made.
Bill..

October 1, 2006, 11:03 AM	#1
OldBill Junior Member Join Date: October 1, 2006 Posts: 6	Returning to my old Hobby: I am returning to reloading after many years absance. Since retiring I have decided to get back into shooting. I used to shoot a 222 rem and reloaded for it, using a Lee loader and weighing all my charges. Since I am thinking of using a K Hornet and neck sizing the cases that I fireform for the one rifle, what reloading die will I need? I am sure the old Lee in 22 hornet will not let me neck size due to the different case width and new shoulder. What are some of you current shooters doing? Thanks OldBill NRA life member

October 2, 2006, 03:10 PM	#4
Unclenick Staff Join Date: March 4, 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 21,063	The custom approach may be the best, but having had Lee make custom bullet molds for me, I'll advise you that it may take a few months. They have to put your order in queue for the tooling to become available, which has to wait until small jobs won't interfere with regular production. This isn't unreasonable. It's the only way they can do custom so inexpensively, but you need to be aware of it. Redding's #81362 is a conventional neck sizing die set for your chambering. $50 also for the full set, but may be available a little more quickly if you aren't specifically after the Lee collet die. Nick __________________ Gunsite Orange Hat Family Member CMP Certified GSM Master Instructor NRA Certified Rifle Instructor NRA Benefactor Member and Golden Eagle

October 1, 2006, 11:44 PM	#2
hivel37 Senior Member Join Date: August 24, 2004 Location: Hill Country Posts: 522	You might try a 22H Lee collet die for the K Hornet. I don't know if it would have clearance or not, but it works great in the stock Hornet. Just about eliminates case trimming.

October 2, 2006, 02:28 PM	#3
OldBill Junior Member Join Date: October 1, 2006 Posts: 6	Thanks for the reply Hivel37, I have found out from someone on another forum that Lee will make you a custom die set for 50 bucks, all you have to do is send the 4 fired cases from the rifle you are needing the die for and they will make you one up. So I am thinking of doing that again Thanks for the reply Bill...

October 2, 2006, 11:27 PM	#5
OldBill Junior Member Join Date: October 1, 2006 Posts: 6	Thanks for the reply Nick I was concerned that the normal neck sizing die would not work for the K Hornet due to the change from the normal taper case to the blown out case with new sholder on the brass. I am thinking that the case would not go up into the die far enough to neck size. The rifle is at the gunsmith now being worked on, so after it comes back, I guess I can start fire forming a bunch of brass while i wait on my dies to be made. Bill..