.308 to 7mm-08 annealing

[beanns2]

I did a search but did not find anything pertaining to my question. I will be resizing. 308win brass to 7mm-08. Would annealing be advised? I pretty sure it wouldn't hurt anything to anneal but if I'm going to anneal I need the equipment.

Thanks, beans.

 

[JGorski]

Re: .308 to 7mm-08 annealing

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: beanns2</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I did a search but did not find anything pertaining to my question. I will be resizing. 308win brass to 7mm-08. Would annealing be advised? I pretty sure it wouldn't hurt anything to anneal but if I'm going to anneal I need the equipment.

Thanks, beans. </div></div>

Beans, Ive done it many times, never had to anneal after necking down to 708, just load and shoot.

 

[beanns2]

Re: .308 to 7mm-08 annealing

Exactly what I wanted to know thank you!

 

[turbo54]

Re: .308 to 7mm-08 annealing

Beware of neck thickness when doing this. For example, Federal 308 necked to 7 in a SAAMI minimum chamber yielded zero neck clearance.

Also note 243, 260, and 708 case length is longer than 308, so you won't need to trim for a WHILE.

 

[beanns2]

Re: .308 to 7mm-08 annealing

Good info. I will be resizing m118lr brass down to the 7mm08 so the neck will probably be fairly thick. I however dont have the rifle built yet so I still have time to square away my reloading needs before i have anything to shoot.

 

[JGorski]

Re: .308 to 7mm-08 annealing

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: beanns2</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Good info. I will be resizing m118lr brass down to the 7mm08 so the neck will probably be fairly thick. I however dont have the rifle built yet so I still have time to square away my reloading needs before i have anything to shoot. </div></div>
Indeed it will be a bit thick, Ive used that brass when necking down to 708, it worked without any neck turning though.