Thread: 222 from 223

Great stuff, had wondered about doing the same thing, and if the brass would handle it. Do you have to hold the rifle upright when firing ? (to avoid flash-detonation across the powder, rather than a "burn"), or does it not matter due to lack of pressure, with the absence of a projectile ? You might start a "run" on .222's, ...free brass, and $25-$29 for 100 projo's on TM --with free shipping ! Doesnt get much cheaper than that.

Originally Posted by rewa

Great stuff, had wondered about doing the same thing, and if the brass would handle it. Do you have to hold the rifle upright when firing ? (to avoid flash-detonation across the powder, rather than a "burn"), or does it not matter due to lack of pressure, with the absence of a projectile ? You might start a "run" on .222's, ...free brass, and $25-$29 for 100 projo's on TM --with free shipping ! Doesnt get much cheaper than that.

Its a small change of powder then the case is Topped up with cream of weat then a small wad of cotton to hold it all in
So no you can even just point it at the ground
Ive never actually done it before but just been doing some reading most guys ive seen do it just put the rifle on a bipod and sit beside it feeding cases and pulling the trigger