280 Rem cases from 30-06 Spring. Lapua Brass?

[JB02]

Is it possible to make 280 Remington cases by necking down a 30-06 case?

What would the process be and is it worth it?

The motivation is that it would be nice to shoot this 7mm round from a Lapua case, but Lapua only makes brass for the 30-06.

 

[Engine 22]

Re: 280 Rem cases from 30-06 Spring. Lapua Brass?

I don't understand your reasoning. All that to shoot Lapua brass? What are you expecting to gain?

 

[JB02]

Re: 280 Rem cases from 30-06 Spring. Lapua Brass?

I'm just wondering if it's possible and worthwhile. For instance, I have heard of people making 7mm-08 cases from either 308 or 260 Lapua cases. From what I read, 30-06 is the parent case to 280 remington. I'm not suggesting that I'm hell bent on making it happen, I just want to know if it's possible and practicable.

I suspect that it isn't worth the trouble because internet searches haven't yielded anything.

 

[former naval person]

Re: 280 Rem cases from 30-06 Spring. Lapua Brass?

Just be careful. The .280 shoulder is farther forward than the .06 and the case is longer by a bit. Size the .06 until you get a bit of touch on closing the bolt and fire form the case. They did that so that you could not fire a .280 in a .270. The case will still be a bit short, so you may get some carbon build up in the gap. Clean it and you should be ok.

 

[18Echo]

Re: 280 Rem cases from 30-06 Spring. Lapua Brass?

Why not? I used Lapua 30-06 to make my .338-06 cases. I wanted a great case to start with so that I could get the most life out of the .338-06.

 

[Engine 22]

Re: 280 Rem cases from 30-06 Spring. Lapua Brass?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 18Echo</div><div class="ubbcode-body">30-06 to make my .338-06 cases. </div></div> <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: LCDR JGB</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> 280 Remington cases by necking down a 30-06 case?
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Apples and oranges. Refer to former naval persons reply.