22 tcm

[dddddmorgan]

I'm sure this has been discussed but I'm just terrible at finding articles in the forums so feel free to point me in the right direction.

I've come into a 22 TCM rifle. I received two boxes of ammo along with dies for a steal of a price.

So I'll shoot the factory ammo of course and reload it but I plan on cutting down 223 cases as I have a good supply.

Here's the question(s): Do you have to inside ream the neck after forming? Do you have to turn the outside of the neck also?

Thanks

[Mk42gunner]

According to Wikipedia, the case is 1.025" long, so the neck will be formed from the middle of the .223 case body.

I am going to say yes, you will have to either inside ream or outside turn. Reaming will probably yield a better looking case.

Robert

[M-Tecs]

https://forum.m1911.org//showthread.php?107195-22TCM-new-loads-wont-pass-quot-plunk-quot-test

[jason367]

brass not hard to get around here. Know a guy with a bunch now. I bought 1000 just to not have to play with those jigs. lol

[brian_a_mcmillen]

I’ve been making 22 TCM brass out of .223 lately since TCM brass is getting harder to find. I’ve also started casting my projectiles using the Lyman 225107 mold since Armscore projectiles are also starting to get hard to find.

[Delkal]

Brownells has TCM powder that is specifically made for that cartridge at the bargain price of ~$25 a pound (+ hazmat). While there are a few loads for 44 mag and hot 45 Colts there are not that many other uses for it though.