reloading 307

[laurencen]

saw a post on a Winchester lever 307cal, as I have one of these and hardly shoot it because finding rounds are hit and miss, I figured reloading the old brass is a option, years ago I never reloaded so it sits in the safe. seems 308 dies are used to load 307win, anyone doing this and anything to keep a eye on?

 

[billdick]

Use 308 dies and 307 data with 307 type bullets for a tube magazine. My 94 will extract 308 brass reliably so I use it at the bench as to save my 307 brass for actual hunting.

 

[laurencen]

the 307 Winchester will fire 308?

Use 308 dies and 307 data with 307 type bullets for a tube magazine. My 94 will extract 308 brass reliably so I use it at the bench as to save my 307 brass for actual hunting.

 

[cosmic]

Well - The 307 is a rimmed 308 case ...

 

[grumpyold]

Why use 308 brass when 307 brass is available?

 

[laurencen]

I just happen to have lots of 308 brass around for some reason

 

[KingBee]

I reload for my 307 and have great success with the Hornady 170 FN, H4895, CCI primers and WW 307brass. Older Hodgdon paper manuals have data for tge 307. The last 4-5 years they dropped the data from tgeir annual publication. I also use the Barnes X FN with H335. If using it for deer I would stay away from the 150 grain offerings from most manufacturers as they were usually designed for 30-30 velocities. I found that they opened up too quickly for my liking especially tge Sierra 150 FN
I would also recommend crimping with a 308 win Lee Factory crimp die.
Keep an eye on neck tension also as the expander on my made the necks a little too loose for my liking. Hope that helps you

 

[billdick]

They are the same except the rim. Why not use 308 brass if you have lots laying around and I haven't seen any 307 listed anywhere for a long time.

 

[grumpyold]

They are the same except the rim. Why not use 308 brass if you have lots laying around and I haven't seen any 307 listed anywhere for a long time.

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