6.5x53R ammo

[MATCH27]

Hey folks

I recently aquired a dutch mannlicher in 6.5x53R. I have seen that this can be made by reforming .303 brass. Just wondering if anyone here has done this and might have some tips they would be willing to share?

 

[9.3mauser]

You may have to turn the necks down to get them to chamber. Other than that, I think it's just a matter of running it through a full length sizer and trimming off the excess.

 

[mbogo3]

In Pet Loads Ken Waters I don't think he had to turn down the necks? Data for the 6.5x54 MS can be used.Either Rifle or Handloader magazine had an write up on it if I can find it.

 

[Snider shooter]

I have made up 6.5 from 303 British. I used my 6.5 carcano die to size the neck and push the shoulder back. The rim must be reduced in diameter. My 6.5 x53r will not take 303 brass if the case head measures more than 0.450,only problem I had. I am using 140 gr lead bullets with 18 grs 2400.

 

[mbogo3]

Also known as the .256 Mannlicher I have 6 pages of how to form brass and loads.PM me your mailing address and I'll photo copy the pages for you.

 

[MATCH27]

Also known as the .256 Mannlicher I have 6 pages of how to form brass and loads.PM me your mailing address and I'll photo copy the pages for you.

PM sent. Thanks!

 

[MATCH27]

I have some dies to buy before i start reforming but thanks for the tips everyone!

 

[mbogo3]

C+H dies and Tooling makes and ships hundreds of dies from the States.

 

[mbogo3]

Your data is in the mail.

 

[MATCH27]

C+H dies and Tooling makes and ships hundreds of dies from the States.

Thanks I'll check it out

 

[MATCH27]

Your data is in the mail.

Thanks again!

 

[BOHROK]

I have made up 6.5 from 303 British. I used my 6.5 carcano die to size the neck and push the shoulder back. The rim must be reduced in diameter. My 6.5 x53r will not take 303 brass if the case head measures more than 0.450,only problem I had. I am using 140 gr lead bullets with 18 grs 2400.

Is there and brass brand you found works better then others for case head size?

 

[farshot]

I found that new brass was much less of a headache wrt splits or collapsing. I suspect if I would have annealed prior to forming, the older brass would have been fine.
I myself saw no difference that mattered as to rim diameter etc. in brands.

 

[mbogo3]

Once fired brass shot from a LE will likely be NFG due to sloppy chambers and stretching .Read the material I sent you and this is all explained.

 

[jamesharrison]

mbogo3:

Any chance of also getting a copy of your instructions?

I've formed them myself, but always looking to see if I can improve the process.

TIA

 

[mbogo3]

Sure can............. Pm me your complete mailing address.

 

[MATCH27]

Thought i would share some of my findings. What seems to work well is pushing the shoulder back with 308 dies before running through the 6.5 dies.
I have had good luck using Winchester brass. I would not recomend PPU brass. PPU brass seems to have a slightly larger diameter just above the rim and I could not get any of the rounds to chamber, at least in my rifle.