Author Topic: Resizing Brass (Read 604 times)

muzzleblast525 · « **on:** April 22, 2005, 02:27:32 AM »

How hard and how much work would it be to resize .308 brass to .243.....Buddy and I have tons of once fired brass from "work guns," but we don't actually own a .308, but both have .243's......

Bobby

Questor · « **Reply #1 on:** April 22, 2005, 03:55:19 AM »

Here's how I'd approach the problem:
1) Sell the tons of 308 brass on eBay.
2) Use the money from that to buy new .243 brass.

Mikey · « **Reply #2 on:** April 22, 2005, 04:14:25 AM »

muzzlebalst - I'm going with Questor on this one. You can resize 308s to 243s without problem, but you then wind up with a case mouth that has to be reamed in order to get a good fit with the 6mm bullets. I always had tons of problems with resizing milsurp brass and finally gave up and did what Questor suggested. Mikey.

beemanbeme · « **Reply #3 on:** April 22, 2005, 05:59:47 AM »

IMO the best solution would be to sell the .243's and buy a .308. That way your problem is solved and you gain a VASTLY superior rifle.
I would suggest the 7-08 but then you're back to resizing brass. :lol:

muzzleblast525 · « **Reply #4 on:** April 22, 2005, 07:59:01 AM »

I believe what will happen is the guy will trade his .308 for some .243, and it was pretty complicated for resizing.....Thanks to All!!!!

:sniper:

MickinColo · « **Reply #5 on:** April 22, 2005, 02:45:22 PM »

Buy new brass. I'm sure lots of people will reticule me. But sell or throw away the 308 brass and buy new 243 brass.

sgtt · « **Reply #6 on:** April 22, 2005, 07:45:33 PM »

The potential to load some very accurate ammo is in downsizing these cases. There is also the potential for disaster. If the "work brass" started life as Match I would play with its potential for accuracy. It does take some time and is best reserved for those who enjoy the putzy stuff.

Catfish · « **Reply #7 on:** April 24, 2005, 02:03:40 PM »

I would try resizeing some down to .243 and see how it goes for you. Lube the brass and run it through your seating die and then through you sizeing die. It should form very well. There are acouple of thing to watch for though. 1. Your max. load will be alittle less as you will have more brass and hence a smaller volume by just alittle. 2. The case necks may be to thick and need turned, if your shooting them through a factory chambered gun this should not be nessary and this brass maybe alittle better for accuracy as you`ll get less neck expanation. 3. Your cases may come out just a little on the short side, but I seriously doubt that it will be enough to affect your loading or your accuracy. I would just try 5 or 10 cases and see how it goes for you. I have several different rifles that I have to form brass for and it`s no big deal after you`ve done afew. If you have a problem drop me a PM and I`ll talk you through it.

Will_C · « **Reply #8 on:** April 25, 2005, 12:13:16 PM »

New brass: $20-25 for most common cartridges. Average life: 8-10 firings (and I am conservative with my brass, I don't push it.) 800-1,000 rounds fired: 2.5 cents a round. Is it worth the aggravation to re-size?
Will

MickinColo · « **Reply #9 on:** April 25, 2005, 02:57:00 PM »

There is no reason to form 243 ammunition from 308-factory ammunition. There is no pay back. Youll send more money (time is money to most people) than just buying 243 brass. If you live for the challenge, than go for it. Youre not saving any real money.

I have too little time to waste on tripping over the 20 dollar bill of life, to bind down to pickup a Penny. Dont waste your time too.

Rum River · « **Reply #10 on:** April 27, 2005, 05:51:59 AM »

Some years back read an article where the columnist did this very thing, but did NOT neck turn, or did not neck turn enough.

The pictures with the story showed a Winchester Model 70 in a lot more pieces than when it left the factory. Actually blew the scope right off the rifle, bending it in the process.

Have to give the writer credit for owning up to his mistake, and explaining in a public forum how he'd messed up.