The RCBS 22 Hornet Neck Die Set (Model: R10202) is a specialized two-die reloading system designed for processing bottleneck brass casings that have already been fired through a specific bolt-action rifle. By resizing only the neck of the casing, this die set preserves the precise fire-formed dimensions of the individual rifle chamber. This neck-only sizing process improves cartridge-to-chamber alignment for enhanced accuracy, while significantly extending the service life of the brass by reducing metal fatigue on the case body and shoulder.

Key Features

• Neck-Only Sizing: Resizes only the neck of the .22 Hornet casing to maintain consistent bullet tension while leaving the case body and shoulder untouched.
• Reduced Brass Fatigue: Minimizes the stretching and working of the brass to prevent premature case head separation and extend reloading life cycles.
• Integrated Decapping and Expanding: The included sizer die features an expander-decapping unit (part #9802) to deprime and precisely expand the neck mouth in a single pass.
• Precision Bullet Seating: The dedicated bullet seater die integrates a roll crimp to secure bullets at a consistent seating depth and uniform overall length.
• Standard Threading: Machined with 7/8"-14 threads to ensure seamless compatibility with standard single-stage and turret reloading presses used in Australia.

Product Specifications

• Model Number: R10202 (or 10202)
• Calibre Compatibility: .22 Hornet
• Thread Interface: 7/8"-14 standard reloading press thread
• Included Components: 1 x Neck Sizer Die (with Expander-Decapping Unit), 1 x Bullet Seater Die (with Bullet Seater Plug)
• Required Accessories (Not Included): RCBS #12 shell holder

Who is the Rcbs 22 Hornet Neck Die Set for?

• Bolt-action .22 Hornet handloaders — seeking to maximize cartridge accuracy by neck-sizing .22 Hornet brass to fit a single, specific chamber using standard 7/8"-14 thread reloading presses.
• Reloaders managing single-rifle brass batches — who require specialized reloading dies to process fired .22 Hornet casings without working the case shoulder, thereby extending brass life over multiple reloading cycles.

Less suitable for: reloaders chambering cartridges for semi-automatic, lever-action, or pump-action firearms, as these actions require the complete resizing of the entire cartridge body provided by a full-length sizing die set. It is also unsuitable for processing mixed brass lots or brass fired across multiple different rifles, which require a standard full-length sizing die to ensure reliable chambering.