resizing cases

[brent98k]

hi all

i am unable to obtain commercial 8x57 cases here in france.

im wondering if somone could tell me what i need to start resizing cases... because i want to resize .270 winchester cases into 8x57 mauser's for my 1942 mod k98 any info would be much appriciated.

many thanks

brent98k

 

[Victor N TN]

Re: resizing cases

You need a .284 expandrel mandrel and holder die and the dies for your caliber. Fairly straight forward to do. Just remember to keep the mandrel lubed when you are up necking.

 

[brent98k]

Re: resizing cases

many thanks

 

[bohem]

Re: resizing cases

Neck it up to 7mm, 30 cal, then run it through the 8x57 die with LOTS of lube on the cases. You'll need a trim die as well as a case trimmer. It will be labor intensive, but if you can't get cases because of some idiotic law, then it is worth it.

PM me if you have further questions, I formed a few dozen out of 30-06 cases when I bought my first 8x57.

 

[brent98k]

Re: resizing cases

ok thanks for the info