Who Ate All The 8x57 Brass?

[Big Uke]

Darn it all. I'm trying to rustle up some 8mm Mauser brass to make up some 9.3x57 ammo and it seems everybody is sold right out at the moment. New or once fired, makes no difference. Even a stop at the Cabela's in Portland left me empty handed. Buying loaded ammo doesn't help me as I don't have a rifle to shoot the 8x57.
Hey, did I just talk myself into getting another rifle??
Maybe I did.

 

[c-fbmi]

You can just fire the loaded 8X57 in the 9.3X57 and you will have 9.3X57 brass.........it's just that easy.

 

[tiriaq]

Run .30-06 into FL die, trim.

 

[M1-Garand]

Run .30-06 into FL die, trim.

A lot of my 8x57 brass is marked 30-06 as well,very easy conversion.

 

[bearhunter]

7x57 or 257 Roberts brass will neck up fine.

 

[Purple shoulder]

7x57 or 257 Roberts brass will neck up fine.

Up to 9.3?

 

[Philthy1]

Yup.....its gone. .270 and 30-06 both mean 8mm at my bench.

 

[Mystic Precision]

PM or email if looking for Mauser brass.

Lots of options possible including proper headstamp 9.3X57

Jerry

 

[Kevin M.]

It wasn't me, find it a touch tough on the gums.

 

[josquin]

Big Uke, Budget Shooter Supply shows 8x57 Privi brass @ $44/50. If Jerry @ Mystic can get you 9.3x57, even better

 

[Big Uke]

Up to 9.3?

I tried a 7x57 in my 9.3x57 die and it squished the neck down, collapsing the shoulder.

 

[Big Uke]

Thanks to everyone for their input. I'll be ordering some brass for my old girl soon.

 

[tiriaq]

Probably have to anneal the neck, then use a tapered plug to expand it.

Tried a .30-06 yet? Remove the expander stem, FL size, trim, replace the expander stem and resize.

 

[Big Uke]

I just ordered a bag o' brass in 8x57 from a Canadian supplier and sponsor of this site and will have something to work with to get my 90 year old M46 in 9.3x57 up and running. After cleaning off all the old dried grease and gunk and redoing the stock over the past month I'm real happy with the results.
Another great find from my new friends at Tradex.

No luck finding brass in any of the big box sporting goods stores through Oregon and Washington during my little vacation, and the prices weren't anything special either.

Now I'll have to look for a nice old 8x57 Mauser for my next project.

 

[Henry Nierychlo]

I have lots of 8X57 brass in stock. Please check out my website.

Regards, Henry

 

[Big Uke]

I have lots of 8X57 brass in stock. Please check out my website.

Regards, Henry

You're the sponsor I ordered from Henry!
Us BC Ukes have to stick together.��

 

[Henry Nierychlo]

Hey! Thanks Big Uke!

Have a great weekend!

Regards, Henry

 

[MRP]

Maybe one of this guys friends.
http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/arkansas-dog-eats-23-rounds-live-ammo-article-1.2216246