22 Cal PMA Neck Turning Mandrel Size Question

[Fire4EffectCA]

I just received a PMA neck turning tool with a 22 cal. neck turning mandrel. How loose of a fit should there be between the outside of the neck turning mandrel and the inside diameter of the case.

Measured O.D. of 22 cal mandrel: 0.2015”

Measured I.D. of Resized 223 case: 0.2215”

0.02” seems loose.

If I use the 22 cal expander mandrel it increases the clearance even more. The expander mandrel measured 0.2220” outside diameter.

Thanks

 

[Fire4EffectCA]

I talked with someone over at the Accurate Shooters Forum. Looks like PMA shipped a 20 cal mandrel in 22 cal mandrel packaging.

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[Govt Mule]

I use PMA for all my neck turning needs. Pat will make it right. Are you turning the necks for a tight chamber, or just to clean the necks up?

 

[Fire4EffectCA]

I use PMA for all my neck turning needs. Pat will make it right. Are you turning the necks for a tight chamber, or just to clean the necks up?

I already have a new one coming from Pat. I will just be using this for cleaning up necks. The tools are beautifully made.