Lost Arts Reloading Thread: Unconventional Tips & Tricks.

[arakboss]

What are some unconventional reloading tips and tricks you have learned? If you have a reloading idea that doesn't fit the script, post it here. Examples could be case conversions, die usage outside of labeled cartridge, bullet sizing from one caliber to a different caliber, etc.

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[arakboss]

TIL that you can convert 284 brass into 450 Bushmaster. Unfortunately 284 brass is even more expensive than 450 BM brass. Hopefully a good deal on some used 284 cases will show up in classifieds. I would like to try this. 450 BM brass is hard to find right now.

 

[eb in oregon]

Book Review: Handloader’s Manual of Cartridge Conversions

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The Handloader's Manual of Cartridge Conversions

Now available for the first time since 2003, The Handloader’s Manual of Cartridge Conversions offers the handloader all the physical data, how-to d...

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[arakboss]

Book Review: Handloader’s Manual of Cartridge Conversions

www.forgottenweapons.com

The Handloader's Manual of Cartridge Conversions

Now available for the first time since 2003, The Handloader’s Manual of Cartridge Conversions offers the handloader all the physical data, how-to d...

www.simonandschuster.com

Awesome suggestion, I am going to look for that book.

 

[Capn Jack]

$29.00 Paper $20.00 e-book on AMAZON.

 

[Capn Jack]

I used to cut down 30-06 /.308 cases and reload them as shot shells for my 1917 Colt. I used .410 wads and roll crimped them with a .44 die.

 

[P7M13]

something I posted on Long Range Hunting.

Making your own 7LRM brass

A fellow member here, outside the US, contacted me asking how I made 7LRM brass. He stated that Gunwerks wouldn't ship him their ADG made 7 Long Range Magnum brass. While I don't know the truth of that, I said I was happy to supply info on how to convert brass to make your own. Here we go...

www.longrangehunting.com

 

[arakboss]

something I posted on Long Range Hunting.

Making your own 7LRM brass

A fellow member here, outside the US, contacted me asking how I made 7LRM brass. He stated that Gunwerks wouldn't ship him their ADG made 7 Long Range Magnum brass. While I don't know the truth of that, I said I was happy to supply info on how to convert brass to make your own. Here we go...

www.longrangehunting.com

Very nice!

 

[arakboss]

something I posted on Long Range Hunting.

Making your own 7LRM brass

A fellow member here, outside the US, contacted me asking how I made 7LRM brass. He stated that Gunwerks wouldn't ship him their ADG made 7 Long Range Magnum brass. While I don't know the truth of that, I said I was happy to supply info on how to convert brass to make your own. Here we go...

www.longrangehunting.com

I need to get one of those neck turning tools. I read that you can make a stepped base on plain base cast bullets so you can install gas checks on them.

 

[P7M13]

I need to get one of those neck turning tools. I read that you can make a stepped base on plain base cast bullets so you can install gas checks on them.

Problem with the neck turning tool is without the mandrel, you don't have any way to chuck up the bullet to carve the base.

 

[arakboss]

Problem with the neck turning tool is without the mandrel, you don't have any way to chuck up the bullet to carve the base.

oh well there is the plain base gas check option.

 

[P7M13]

What are you trying to shoot at full power?

 

[arakboss]

What are you trying to shoot at full power?

Eventually 38 cal bullets in 350 Legend. I haven't ordered the upper yet but I have quite a few cast 38 cal bullets that I can use in it when I do.

 

[arakboss]

What are you trying to shoot at full power?

also 45 cast bullets in 450 Bushmaster.

 

[P7M13]

also 45 cast bullets in 450 Bushmaster.

Cool calibers. I've looked at the three heavy AR15 calibers and if I remember the 450 Bush was the best of the three. Have considered building one, but too many irons in the fire.

Have you tried powder coating?

 

[arakboss]

Cool calibers. I've looked at the three heavy AR15 calibers and if I remember the 450 Bush was the best of the three. Have considered building one, but too many irons in the fire.

Have you tried powder coating?

I have some coated cast bullets that I will try. I thought about powder coating some plated bullets to see if that would allow them to be pushed faster. I also have some thick plate 9mm bullets from Berry's that are suppose to be good for up to 1500fps.

 

[MTpockets]

For beginners and Ol'Men with poor vision and memory problems.

Pick a powder that requires enough case volume so that you can't double charge your brass.

Example: 308 Winchester with 4895

 

[eb in oregon]

For beginners and Ol'Men with poor vision and memory problems.

Pick a powder that requires enough case volume so that you can't double charge your brass.

Example: 308 Winchester with 4895

I may be wrong, but if one were to stay away from the faster burning powders and stay with medium to the slower burning powders it would be hard to double charge a case. As long as the case is more than half full it is impossible to double charge it and not have powder all over the place.

 

[CLT65]

TIL that you can convert 284 brass into 450 Bushmaster. Unfortunately 284 brass is even more expensive than 450 BM brass. Hopefully a good deal on some used 284 cases will show up in classifieds. I would like to try this. 450 BM brass is hard to find right now.

I've used 284 Winchester for 7.5x55 Swiss, before reloadable brass was readily available. Now days the 284 brass is worth more than 7.5 brass.

If you need 450 Bushmaster brass, let me know. I have some that I've accumulated, and I don't use that caliber.

 

[arakboss]

I've used 284 Winchester for 7.5x55 Swiss, before reloadable brass was readily available. Now days the 284 brass is worth more than 7.5 brass.

If you need 450 Bushmaster brass, let me know. I have some that I've accumulated, and I don't use that caliber.

I will pm you about 450 brass.