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New brass almost never shows up perfect. Necks get dinged in bulk shipping, and inside diameters drift from case to case, which is exactly the kind of inconsistency that shows up on paper when you're chasing small groups. The L.E. Wilson Expanding Mandrel Die in 22 caliber takes care of that by running a tapered mandrel through the neck and setting the inside diameter to a controlled size just under bullet diameter. The result is uniform neck tension across the batch, which translates to more consistent seating depth and more consistent bullet grip round to round.
This is a 22 caliber die built for .223 and .224 class cartridges, machined from stainless steel with 7/8-14 threads so it drops into any standard reloading press. The mandrel sits roughly .001 inch under bullet diameter to account for the natural spring-back of brass, so you get the neck ID you're after without overworking the case. It threads in like a conventional die, and you set it so the shell holder does not contact the bottom of the die, unlike a full length resizing setup.
The standout feature is the cut-out body. That open window gives you a clear look at the case as it enters, so lining things up and dialing in your depth is quick and repeatable. It's a small touch that makes setup noticeably less fiddly than working blind. The die also pairs well alongside bushing dies and standard sizing dies when you want the inside neck diameter uniform across all your cases.
It's most at home prepping fresh brass before first firing, ironing out neck dents and setting that baseline neck tension. Precision 223 and 22 caliber handloaders lean on it because consistent neck tension is one of the quieter contributors to tighter groups. Made in the USA and backed by L.E. Wilson's reputation for reloading tools that just work, this is a buy-once piece of gear that earns its spot in the kit.
It runs a tapered mandrel through the case neck to set a consistent inside diameter just under bullet diameter. That gives you uniform neck tension across your brass, which leads to more consistent seating depth and bullet grip. It's especially handy for prepping new brass before its first firing.
Yes. The EXP-22MD ships with one 22 caliber expanding mandrel already included, so you can start working .223 and .224 brass right away. Mandrels for other calibers are interchangeable and sold separately.
It uses standard 7/8-14 threads and installs like a conventional die, so it works in most standard reloading presses. One thing to note is you set it so the shell holder does not contact the bottom of the die, which is different from how you'd run a full length sizer.
No, it only works the case neck. It sets the inside neck diameter and does not touch the body or shoulder, so many reloaders pair it with a bushing die or standard sizing die for full brass prep.
| UPC | 815145028402 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | EXP-22MD |
| Shipping Weight | 0.5 |
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