Anyone else waiting on Hornady OAL cases?

[lead ƒarmer]

I have been patiently waiting for someone to get the Hornady OAL case for .260 Remington but it is out of stock everywhere. Now midway says the ETA is June 6. That is way too damn long for me, I am wanting to load for a new rifle so I finally ended up just buying the tap that matches the threads on the Hornady OAL tool. After two cases were ruined I got it right and now I have an OAL case for 260 that is fire formed to my chamber. Couldn't ask for better, and now I can make an OAL case for anything I want. Just wanted to let anyone else know who is tired of waiting, you can make your own cases with a $10 tap.

It is a 5/16-36 tap. I bought mine here http://drillsandcutters.com/qualtechdwtst516-36t516-36hsstapertapspecial.aspx because I could not find it anywhere locally.
Also, you will need the proper size drill bit. This one works http://drillsandcutters.com/dwdnijobberlengthnitrated.aspx good or if you have one of the proper size already, then you're set.

 

[horstie]

Re: Anyone else waiting on Hornady OAL cases?

I did that 15 years ago...the whenI bought my first 260....

 

[rgrwilcox]

Re: Anyone else waiting on Hornady OAL cases?

What tap did you use?

 

[lead ƒarmer]

Re: Anyone else waiting on Hornady OAL cases?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: rgrwilcox</div><div class="ubbcode-body">What tap did you use? </div></div>

It is a 5/16-36 tap. I bought mine here http://drillsandcutters.com/qualtechdwtst516-36t516-36hsstapertapspecial.aspx because I could not find it anywhere locally.
Also, you will need the proper size drill bit. This one works http://drillsandcutters.com/dwdnijobberlengthnitrated.aspx good or if you have one of the proper size already, then you're set.

 

[lead ƒarmer]

Re: Anyone else waiting on Hornady OAL cases?

Here is a chart showing the different drill sizes near a drill size "I" which is what you need for a 5/16-36 tap http://www.carbidedepot.com/formulas-drillsize.htm The closest fractional bit looks to be 17/64

 

[Silverbullet2]

Re: Anyone else waiting on Hornady OAL cases?

I did this for my 338 Lapua. A good DIY project for pretty much anyone.

 

[Redleg84]

Re: Anyone else waiting on Hornady OAL cases?

Thanks for posting, I was looking for one for the 260

 

[lead ƒarmer]

Re: Anyone else waiting on Hornady OAL cases?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Redleg84</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Thanks for posting, I was looking for one for the 260</div></div>
no problem, I hope it helps

 

[LoanHarvey]

I have been patiently waiting for someone to get the Hornady OAL case for .260 Remington but it is out of stock everywhere. Now midway says the ETA is June 6. That is way too damn long for me, I am wanting to load for a new rifle so I finally ended up just buying the tap that matches the threads on the Hornady OAL tool. After two cases were ruined I got it right and now I have an OAL case for 260 that is fire formed to my chamber. Couldn't ask for better, and now I can make an OAL case for anything I want. Just wanted to let anyone else know who is tired of waiting, you can make your own cases with a $10 tap.

It is a 5/16-36 tap. I bought mine here 5/16"-36 HSS Taper Tap | DrillsandCutters.com because I could not find it anywhere locally.
Also, you will need the proper size drill bit. This one works "I" HSS Black Oxide Jobber Length Drill Bit, Qualtech | DrillsandCutters.com good or if you have one of the proper size already, then you're set.

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