20 VT seating die to 221

[358SCOTT]

I have a Wilson 20 VT seating die. Can I use it for 221 FB and 17 FB by changing the stem?
Scott

[Daryl]

I would say not to the .221FB, but yes for the .17FB. You could always try it for the .221, but the neck area should not let a .224" bullet nor the neck of the .221 case into it.
I am surprised you have not tested whether you can, or not, yourself?

[358SCOTT]

Originally Posted by Daryl

I would say not to the .221FB, but yes for the .17FB. You could always try it for the .221, but the neck area should not let a .224" bullet nor the neck of the .221 case into it.
I am surprised you have not tested whether you can, or not, yourself?

Sorry. I don't have a 221 case.

[358SCOTT]

Originally Posted by Daryl

I would say not to the .221FB, but yes for the .17FB. You could always try it for the .221, but the neck area should not let a .224" bullet nor the neck of the .221 case into it.
I am surprised you have not tested whether you can, or not, yourself?

Daryl,
You were correct. I expanded a VT case to .246 and it will not seat in the die. If the stems are smaller on the 17 FB, then that would not work.
Thanks
Scott