Gunsmithing how to turn .243 brass into .260

[keith jones]

I have never done this. How do I go about doing it. I read somehwere I could take .243 brass or .308 and turn it into .260 brass. If this is true, would you tell me how.

 

[taliv]

Re: how to turn .243 brass into .260

you simply need an expander die. you can buy them at sinclair or midway. the mandrel you'll want from sinclair will say E26

and then you put the die in your press and run the 243win case into it and when you pull it out, it will have expanded the neck to 260, which is the only difference

 

[keith jones]

Re: how to turn .243 brass into .260

Thanks for the quick info, and where to buy by mandrel. Much appreciated

 

[supersniper]

Re: how to turn .243 brass into .260

all you need is to run it thru your 260 sizing die

 

[Deisel]

Re: how to turn .243 brass into .260

Here is a link to Zak's article about necking up .243 http://demigodllc.com/articles/the-case-for-260-remington/?p=1 Be aware you can get donuts and may have to neck turn.