8x57 question

[GGUTHRIE]

can you use a standard 8x57 die to reload for the 8x57 j my understanding the only differance is the size of the bullet .318 versus .323

 

[dan belisle]

Yes, but that means you need a different internal neck diameter to grip the bullet properly. So while the body resizing would be fine, I think you would need something different for the neck (which you can get for RCBS dies, anyway). I haven't personally tried this though, and could be right out to lunch. - dan

 

[Why not?]

Glen, until you get the correct expander ball, just resize the brass with the neck expander removed, and you will be in business.

Ted

 

[GGUTHRIE]

that sounds like a good plan, 8x57 j dies are $135.00 versus $28.00, thanks glenn

 

[fwm]

8x57J

Since the 8x57J dies cost so much, you could try getting another expander for the 8x57 dies chuck it in a drill press and reduce the diameter with emery cloth. Not sure how long that would take, so it may not be practical.

 

[eldeguello]

The question is, will your 8X57JS die reduce the diameter of the neck sufficiently to give a proper grip on the .318" bullet. The only way to find out is to size some of your cases with the .323" expander button removed and then seat a couple of .318" bullets to find out if they are being held tightly enough. And to do this, of course, you have to have the die......

Maybe you could find a set of 8X57 dies on e-Bay for less, so you wouold not be risking a lot of money if it doesn't work well.....