Converting 308 to 243
WebOct 31, 2024 · Oct 28, 2024. #8. Whichever way you expand the neck, you transfer a section of former 243 shoulder and the original neck to shoulder junction into the new neck. This usually creates an internal ring ('doughnut') at the bottom of the neck and affects precision and ES/SDs adversely if bullet length / COAL are such that the bullet shank is … WebJan 4, 2024 · Going from .308 to .243/.264/.284 is going to take either reaming, neck turning or both ... The only cartridge I know of that can go straight from .308 is the .25;06... because it was designed as straight necked down .30/06 brass ...and yeah the neck brass is thicker on .25/06 than many normal cartridge necks ... matter fact the very first .25/ ...
Converting 308 to 243
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WebSep 21, 2011 · With the bolt face you have you can run anything from 22-250, to 6BR, to 7-08, 308, 243, 25-06, 6.5x55, just to name a few. Not all of these cartridges can be done as a repeater but all are capable as a single shot. As a single shot you can go all the way up past the 300 RUM, 375 H&H, etc. sized cases. You can step down to the 223 sized ... WebDec 19, 2024 · I'm using the Burstfire annealing and case prep center to anneal some 308 brass before resizing. Then I use the case prep tools to chamfer, deburr and swage ...
WebThe opposite is also true: divide a given caliber expressed in millimeters by 25.4 in order to convert it to inches. For example, .30″ and 7.62mm are equivalent (.3 multiplied by 25.4 is 7.62). Using this simple method, you’ll … WebOct 6, 2024 · A .243 Win. can push a 75-grain projectile about 3,300 feet per second at the muzzle and achieves about 1,800 foot-pounds of energy. A .223 Rem. by contrast achieves only about 1,400 foot-pounds of energy by throwing a 75-grain projectile 2,900 fps. It’s true that bullet construction and shot placement will kill an animal more effectively ...
WebAug 31, 2012 · Having neither a .243 (Because a possible 3 way deal fell through) or a .308, I don't know which is harder to find or is more expensive. Let me look them up in Graf … WebJul 24, 2016 · The one advantage the 308 has over the 243 is barrel life, 3000 plus rounds with the 308 and around 1500 with the 243. I have nothing against the 243 having …
WebAug 22, 2011 · Posts: 1. necking down .308 brass to .243 question. I understand that .243 brass can be made from .308 brass. I have a bunch of Win. .308 brass and would like to neck it down to .243 for hunting loads. I ran a couple of once fired .308 brass into my .243 die and the length came out 2.023 compared to the max case length listed in my #12 …
WebThe parent 308 has a slightly (0.020") shorter case than the 7-08 variant, hence a reformed 308 will always be on the short side initially. More to the point, many makes of 308 brass have thicker necks than you find on the 7-08 and necking them down makes them a little thicker again (adds around 0.001" to Lapua, so 0.002" overall). fiberglass malibu doorsWebI'm using the Burstfire annealing and case prep center to anneal some 308 brass before resizing. Then I use the case prep tools to chamfer, deburr and swage ... fiberglass mannequinWebSep 29, 2011 · It has the same length as the .243 and .308, but the ballistics fall in between the two. Good sectional density, but much better trajectory than the .308. I recently … fiberglass manufacturers in omanWebOn average, the .308 Winchester can produce a bullet energy of around 2,500 feet per pounds. In contrast to this, on average, the .243 will produce a bullet energy of around … fiberglass makers in tanay rizalhttp://mcaceak.com/adapters.html derby history societyWebMay 9, 2011 · The 308 and 243 have the same shoulder angle and location. The 243 case is about .030" longer in order to give it a more reasonable … derby holiday parkWebJan 5, 2024 · 30-06 is a .477 boltface,the 257 weatherby would require a magnum boltface.possible calibers are .243,.308,.270 .280 .280AI etc. L. Lburt Sergeant. Full Member. Minuteman. Jul 24, 2009 144 0 77 Connecticut. Jul 20, 2011 #5 ; Re: What calibers can I rebarrel from a .30-06 700 BDL fiberglass making motorcycle