making 7mm-08 brass
- Thread starter Fassteel
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As someone who does a lot of case forming. Either one should work without annealing. May have to trim the length. Any time you form a case into another case the internal volume is different due different thickness of parent brass. So you probably won't be able to load to full capacity of 7-08 before pressure signs develop. Reformed cases normally will not take same amount of powder as original case. Being someone who makes many obsolete cases I recommend that you go with original 7-08 case. They will last longer than reformed brass.
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- Prince Albert, Sk
I still haven't trimmed my 7/08 Lapua brass which was .308 before they made 7/08 brass.
I do have a true 1/2 MOA load with this brass and it doesn't grow a significant amount after many firings with a moderate load.
Just go buy the 7/08 Lapua brass, you will thank me after one purchase and multiple firings.
Kelly, I found some 308 Lapua at the range. (what appears to be 1F) I am going to try that soon enough in 7-08. I also have 7-08 Lapua brass to compare side to side.
OP, following with interest. I have to say there HAS to be some touch labour to convert. When I compare my time to convert to what ever headstamp to 7-08...I'm losing. YMMV. That being said, I will be converting what good fortune has provided to experience for myself.
Regards
Ronr
- Location
- Prince Albert, Sk
Kelly, I found some 308 Lapua at the range. (what appears to be 1F) I am going to try that soon enough in 7-08. I also have 7-08 Lapua brass to compare side to side.
OP, following with interest. I have to say there HAS to be some touch labour to convert. When I compare my time to convert to what ever headstamp to 7-08...I'm losing. YMMV. That being said, I will be converting what good fortune has provided to experience for myself.
Regards
Ronr
Morning Ron ,
This is my 308 necked down brass to 7/08 at 100.Two different lots , not separated all mixed together.
Top is my buddy , second year shooting first time with that rifle, bottom is mine.Both 5 shots.
I don't think you will be disappointed.
Best thing is the brass after sizing was approx 0.010" to 0.015"short and it never needs trimming.
I did neck turn about 50-70% of the neck surface however just for poops and giggles.
Morning Ron ,
This is my 308 necked down brass to 7/08 at 100.Two different lots , not separated all mixed together.
Top is my buddy , second year shooting first time with that rifle, bottom is mine.Both 5 shots.
I don't think you will be disappointed.
Best thing is the brass after sizing was approx 0.010" to 0.015"short and it never needs trimming.
I did neck turn about 50-70% of the neck surface however just for poops and giggles.
^^^ This post answers all of my thoughts. On point. Much obliged.
Besides the Lapua I have on hand about a hundred old Imperial that appear to be once fired. My understanding is that Imperial is tough brass as well and going through the effort to convert and neck turn if required would not be a wasted effort.
Regards
Ronr
What purpose is the brass for? Long range target? Hunting?
308 brass, neck down, false shoulder to control headspace, and shoot it. Zero difference between using once fired 7/08 and once fired 3/08. Still has to be sized before you load it, so there isn't any "extra effort" to speak of.
308 brass, neck down, false shoulder to control headspace, and shoot it. Zero difference between using once fired 7/08 and once fired 3/08. Still has to be sized before you load it, so there isn't any "extra effort" to speak of.
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- Prince Albert, Sk
I agree and when Lapua brass is almost the same price as the other "big name" ones it is very difficult to justify buying the other stuff and/or sizing to make what you need unless it is not available in that brand.
Price per firing drops when you use quality brass, not sure why so many want to skimp just to save the price of a booster juice.
That being said, properly prepped Remington brass I find not too shabby either , BUT , slightly more work so back to your point of time is worth something.
Price per firing drops when you use quality brass, not sure why so many want to skimp just to save the price of a booster juice.
That being said, properly prepped Remington brass I find not too shabby either , BUT , slightly more work so back to your point of time is worth something.
