30-06 vs 270

[kestak]

Greetings,

I just ran a 270 case by mistake into my 30-06 batch. The dimensions are so close that it skipped my triage.

Odd question of the day: Can you run the 270 into 30-06 dies and shoot them as 30-06 safely?

Thank you

 

[rcmodel]

I will use a reloading manual to answer your question.

A 30-06 case is 2.494" long.
A 270 case is 2.540" long.

When you expand it to .308", it will get shorter, but will still need trimming to 30-06 trim-too length of 2.484".

rc

 

[kestak]

Greetings,

I noticed it was too long. I trim all my cases all the time anyway, I am anal and like my cases all the same and shinny...

Question of pure rhetoric: So, is it safe once trimmed to shoot those as 30-06 ammo?

Thank you

 

[rcmodel]

Yes, it is safe as far as it goes.

The real danger would be if someone manages to shoot the 30-06 load in a 270 marked case in a .270.

rc

 

[kelbro]

Yes, it is safe as far as it goes.

The real danger would be if someone manages to shoot the 30-06 load in a 270 marked case in a .270.

rc

Could it even be chambered in a .270?

 

[rcmodel]

Not easily, but someone determined & stupid enough could drive the bullet back in the case and get the bolt shut I betcha.

Distance to the shoulder and shoulder angle are virtually the same.

rc

 

[Ky Larry]

Good point RC. Never underestimate the power of stupidity. If it is possible to screw up, someone will do it.

 

[sonier]

I picked some 270 cases up at a gunshow it was mixed in with 30/06 cases. I sized one and accidently didnt trim the case, sucks when your in the field. You try to shut the bolt but obviously it isnt going to shut. I pulled the cartridge out realized it was marked 270 headstamp. Its safe to use 270 if you trim the brass I know people who use 270 and 30/06 for all sorts of cartridges, 25/06 6mm/06 338/06 and i think the 35 whelen is a 30/06 necked up to 35 cal

 

[James2]

I have never done that, but I have sized 30-06 cases in 270 dies, and loaded them for 270.
Your question was, "Is it safe?" I think so, as long as the length is checked.