Cooper wrote:I'll give rebel a try. Fingers crossed they actually have it in stock. Otherwise I'll try Bertrum Brass.
I think the shoulder is (very) slightly different on 204 brass. Some say they have just run it through a 222 MAG full length die and it has worked. Others say it is not that simple. Hopefully I can source the correct brass. Thanks
MalleeFarmer wrote:Well after some research the .222RM is quite a bit different to the .204 I have attached a Photo of the .222rm-.222rmAI and the .22-204 (apologies it's not the .204) which is exactly the same as a .204 with a .22 Neck. The .204 shoulder is pushed further forward than even the RemMagAI and is I believe blown out when compared to the .222rm looks like buying new brass would be your best bet.
brett1868 wrote:While you can neck down a larger calibre to a smaller one, I'm not sure you can go from smaller to larger without the risk of splitting the necks.
happyhunter wrote:It ain't cheap.
http://www.ozgunsales.com/listing/39188 ... brass.html
Oldbloke wrote:happyhunter wrote:It ain't cheap.
http://www.ozgunsales.com/listing/39188 ... brass.html
Must be gold plated. Another good reason to stick with the common/popular calibres.
Just my 2 bobs worth.
Supaduke wrote:Oldbloke wrote:happyhunter wrote:It ain't cheap.
http://www.ozgunsales.com/listing/39188 ... brass.html
Must be gold plated. Another good reason to stick with the common/popular calibres.
Just my 2 bobs worth.
I have to agree. I understand people like having exotic chamberings but I like my components to be cheap and easy to find.
brett1868 wrote:The 222 Rem Mag is the parent case used to make the .204 Ruger and both have a case length of 1.850". While you can neck down a larger calibre to a smaller one, I'm not sure you can go from smaller to larger without the risk of splitting the necks. The .204 is prone to neck splits with Hornady factory ammo so maybe avoid their brass. Sorry I couldn't be of more help but maybe others can jump in on the practicalities of necking up brass. Possibly Bruce at Bertrum Brass may be able to point you in the right direction to locate it, if they don't already make it themselves (03) 5792-292.