tahoe2
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Since I can't find any brass anywhere; :banghead: what brass do you use to make 7x57 and 8x57 mauser brass. 
thanks
thanks
7x57 / 8x57 brass
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30-06
check youtube for a lot of videos if you need a visual aide.
check youtube for a lot of videos if you need a visual aide.
How to convert 30/06 to 8 x 57 successfully? It is a bit of work but here’s how:
1) start with 30/06 cases
2) take decapping pin/neck sizing rod out of 8 x 57 resizing die
3) run cases thru die - use Imperial Sizing wax for best results
4) trim to proper length
5) reinstall decapping pin/neck sizing rod in 8mm die
6) lube inside of case mouth liberally
7) run cases thru die
8) re-trim if necessary
Make sure that no one with a 30/06 gets hold of this ammunition as it will have a .323 bullet in a 30/06 headstamped case and things could get really interesting if it is fired in a 30/06. I use a permanent marker and put 3 lines around the case body ti ID them as 8mm.
There may be issues with case necks splitting after 1-2 firings so you might want to anneal.
1) start with 30/06 cases
2) take decapping pin/neck sizing rod out of 8 x 57 resizing die
3) run cases thru die - use Imperial Sizing wax for best results
4) trim to proper length
5) reinstall decapping pin/neck sizing rod in 8mm die
6) lube inside of case mouth liberally
7) run cases thru die
8) re-trim if necessary
Make sure that no one with a 30/06 gets hold of this ammunition as it will have a .323 bullet in a 30/06 headstamped case and things could get really interesting if it is fired in a 30/06. I use a permanent marker and put 3 lines around the case body ti ID them as 8mm.
There may be issues with case necks splitting after 1-2 firings so you might want to anneal.
evan price
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Get the RCBS 30-06 to 8mm form/trim die. You run the 30-06 case into the die, cut off whatever stick up out of the die with a fine tooth saw, and then you run them through your FL sizer.
I prefer to use military brass for this because it does not have a caliber in the headstamp.
I have Lake City 8mm brass..people are always wondering that Lake City made 8mm brass! I tell them it was a special order for The Kaiser that got cancelled due to WWI...
(I don't tell them it was LC 30-06 originally)
I prefer to use military brass for this because it does not have a caliber in the headstamp.
I have Lake City 8mm brass..people are always wondering that Lake City made 8mm brass! I tell them it was a special order for The Kaiser that got cancelled due to WWI...
(I don't tell them it was LC 30-06 originally)
jimbeaux82
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Mil surp brass - no caliber headstamp - great idea - hadn't thought of that one!
rupe01
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I use a plumbers mini tube cutter to cut off the excess. I find it is easier than a hacksaw and gives a superior finish.
GooseGestapo
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Grafs.com has PPU, Nosler, and Remington 7x57 in stock....
Much better than reforming .30/06
Much better than reforming .30/06
TenDriver
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Get the RCBS 30-06 to 8mm form/trim die. You run the 30-06 case into the die, cut off whatever stick up out of the die with a fine tooth saw, and then you run them through your FL sizer.
I prefer to use military brass for this because it does not have a caliber in the headstamp.
I have Lake City 8mm brass..people are always wondering that Lake City made 8mm brass! I tell them it was a special order for The Kaiser that got cancelled due to WWI...
(I don't tell them it was LC 30-06 originally)
Can I use that story with HXP head stamps?
Icky The Great
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http://www.grafs.com/retail/catalog/category/categoryId/731?
I purchased some about a month ago from here.
I purchased some about a month ago from here.
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