7-08 Brass

[dkchris]

I'm having a terrible time finding brass for my 7-08. Mail order, pick-up, I don't care. If anybody has a suggestion I'd appreciate it. Thanks.

 

[AB.boy]

Can you re-size .308 cases? I haven't done it myself but I am sure someone here can give you some guidance.

 

[dkchris]

Never thought of it. .308 brass is everywhere. Haven't tried before but with a little help from my friends that might be the solution. Thanks AB.Boy

 

[iceman2]

Shouldn't be a problem. Lube well (not too much on the shoulders) run a 308 through your die and voila 7-08. Be sure to measure case length after sizing.

 

[Ganderite]

use 308. You problably won't be able to tell the difference in how it feels to size.

 

[Shooter ----/]

WSS in Saskatoon had some last week.

 

[dkchris]

Just a thank you for the ideas and comments. GN is a great platform to educate oneself. Later.

 

[Steeleco]

Had the same problem last year, found some .308 once fired for dirt cheap and reformed it. IIRC there was little if any abnormal trimming needed. I've since found 100's of new brass at WSS, I won't be running out anytime soon.

 

[sunray]

Epp's and Shooter's Choice(in Waterloo, Ont) both list it. Likely Goble's here in London too. SC keeps it in stock and they ship. Add the W's. .shooterschoice.com/catalogue_front.htm

 

[Fassteel]

P&D in Edmonton usually have this brass in stock. FS

 

[Ormachek]

I just resize .308. Easy peasy.

 

[Canuck223]

Shouldn't be a problem. Lube well (not too much on the shoulders) run a 308 through your die and voila 7-08. Be sure to measure case length after sizing.

use 308. You problably won't be able to tell the difference in how it feels to size.

Besides trimming, you may need to look at the thickness of the resulting neck, as reforming cases down can tend to result in thicker necks. Odds are most chambers will not have a problem with a slightly fatter neck.

If there is a problem, there is a tool available to thin them.