.260 into 6.5CM
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Re: .260 into 6.5CM
No it can not. To form a 6.5 Creedmoor from a 260 Rem you would need a case forming die, trim die, and then you would fireform it.
The 260 is longer, casehead to case mouth, and longer casehead to shoulder, than a 6.5 Creedmoor. But the 6.5 Creedmoor has a larger shoulder diameter.
No it can not. To form a 6.5 Creedmoor from a 260 Rem you would need a case forming die, trim die, and then you would fireform it.
The 260 is longer, casehead to case mouth, and longer casehead to shoulder, than a 6.5 Creedmoor. But the 6.5 Creedmoor has a larger shoulder diameter.
Re: .260 into 6.5CM
I've ran 260 through my FL die and it sized it. Would need to fireform shoulders a bit. 7-08 has ran through and so has 308.
6.5 CM is I believe .004 wider at the shoulder than the 308 based cases too, so fireforming would be optimal.
I think 7-08 brass resized would be the best bet to not have to turn necks.
-I should have read Bob's posts first, he covered it well.
I've ran 260 through my FL die and it sized it. Would need to fireform shoulders a bit. 7-08 has ran through and so has 308.
6.5 CM is I believe .004 wider at the shoulder than the 308 based cases too, so fireforming would be optimal.
I think 7-08 brass resized would be the best bet to not have to turn necks.
-I should have read Bob's posts first, he covered it well.
Re: .260 into 6.5CM
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: BobinNC</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Well Midway and Creedmoor Sports both show 6.5 CM brass in stock.</div></div>
Never heard of Creedmoor Sports, I'll have to check them out. I was curious for locality purposes... The local Cabela's has a shitload of .260 in stock, and a bit of 6.5 Grendel, but no Creedmoor.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: BobinNC</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Well Midway and Creedmoor Sports both show 6.5 CM brass in stock.</div></div>
Never heard of Creedmoor Sports, I'll have to check them out. I was curious for locality purposes... The local Cabela's has a shitload of .260 in stock, and a bit of 6.5 Grendel, but no Creedmoor.
Re: .260 into 6.5CM
Dennis DeMille of Creedmoor sports and Hornady put their heads together to form the best 6.5 caliber for across the course competition they could, and developed the 6.5 Creedmoor.
http://www.creedmoorsports.com/store/product.php?productid=889295&cat=458&page=1
Dennis DeMille of Creedmoor sports and Hornady put their heads together to form the best 6.5 caliber for across the course competition they could, and developed the 6.5 Creedmoor.
http://www.creedmoorsports.com/store/product.php?productid=889295&cat=458&page=1
Re: .260 into 6.5CM
The 6.5CM parent case is the 30 TC. I would think, due to lack of interest, you could find a good supply of 30TC brass. But that is all Hornady too.
I was lucky to get quite a stash of brass and loaded ammo when I built mine.
The 6.5CM parent case is the 30 TC. I would think, due to lack of interest, you could find a good supply of 30TC brass. But that is all Hornady too.
I was lucky to get quite a stash of brass and loaded ammo when I built mine.
Re: .260 into 6.5CM
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: shoot4fun</div><div class="ubbcode-body">The 6.5CM parent case is the 30 TC. I would think, due to lack of interest, you could find a good supply of 30TC brass. But that is all Hornady too.
I was lucky to get quite a stash of brass and loaded ammo when I built mine. </div></div>
Sorry, but every time I see that avatar I think of Piston Pete......
Does anyone other than Hornady make 30TC brass?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: shoot4fun</div><div class="ubbcode-body">The 6.5CM parent case is the 30 TC. I would think, due to lack of interest, you could find a good supply of 30TC brass. But that is all Hornady too.
I was lucky to get quite a stash of brass and loaded ammo when I built mine. </div></div>
Sorry, but every time I see that avatar I think of Piston Pete......
Does anyone other than Hornady make 30TC brass?
Re: .260 into 6.5CM
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: sobrbiker883</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: shoot4fun</div><div class="ubbcode-body">The 6.5CM parent case is the 30 TC. I would think, due to lack of interest, you could find a good supply of 30TC brass. But that is all Hornady too.
I was lucky to get quite a stash of brass and loaded ammo when I built mine. </div></div>
Sorry, but every time I see that avatar I think of Piston Pete......
Does anyone other than Hornady make 30TC brass? </div></div>
Should I change my Avatar?
I think I had it first.
Not to my knowledge. Only Hornady. And I really don't think the 30TC will ever get on another manufacturer's To Do List.
Hopefully, the 6.5 CM will though.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: sobrbiker883</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: shoot4fun</div><div class="ubbcode-body">The 6.5CM parent case is the 30 TC. I would think, due to lack of interest, you could find a good supply of 30TC brass. But that is all Hornady too.
I was lucky to get quite a stash of brass and loaded ammo when I built mine. </div></div>
Sorry, but every time I see that avatar I think of Piston Pete......
Does anyone other than Hornady make 30TC brass? </div></div>
Should I change my Avatar?
I think I had it first.
Not to my knowledge. Only Hornady. And I really don't think the 30TC will ever get on another manufacturer's To Do List.
Hopefully, the 6.5 CM will though.
Re: .260 into 6.5CM
I have made 6.5 creedmoor brass from lapua 308 brass, it was a pain in the ass but it is doable
I have made 6.5 creedmoor brass from lapua 308 brass, it was a pain in the ass but it is doable
Re: .260 into 6.5CM
I had some ok luck with using some fired .308 brass and running it throught the creed FL die. Its kinda tight when closing the bolt but I hope after I shoot it the case will fit even better. I have 5 rounds loaded to test and see what happends. I heard the 22-250 case works well.
I had some ok luck with using some fired .308 brass and running it throught the creed FL die. Its kinda tight when closing the bolt but I hope after I shoot it the case will fit even better. I have 5 rounds loaded to test and see what happends. I heard the 22-250 case works well.
Re: .260 into 6.5CM
22-250 does not work so well. It must not be as thick near the base as the 243 or 308 because the base expands too much. 308 is good but the neck has to be turned. 243 has worked the best so far.
22-250 does not work so well. It must not be as thick near the base as the 243 or 308 because the base expands too much. 308 is good but the neck has to be turned. 243 has worked the best so far.
Re: .260 into 6.5CM
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: moore_ man</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I had some ok luck with using some fired .308 brass and running it throught the creed FL die. Its kinda tight when closing the bolt but I hope after I shoot it the case will fit even better. I have 5 rounds loaded to test and see what happends. I heard the 22-250 case works well. </div></div>
I've ran Winchester 7-08, Rem 260, and Rem 308 through a Creedmoor FL die so far and they all came out well. Like sated the shoulders will need a blowout by fireforming.
I keep one FL die set for my good Hornady brass and another set for more of a squish for resizing other calibers to a easy bolt drop.
Luckily i have enough Hornady brass to last me quite a while....
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: moore_ man</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I had some ok luck with using some fired .308 brass and running it throught the creed FL die. Its kinda tight when closing the bolt but I hope after I shoot it the case will fit even better. I have 5 rounds loaded to test and see what happends. I heard the 22-250 case works well. </div></div>
I've ran Winchester 7-08, Rem 260, and Rem 308 through a Creedmoor FL die so far and they all came out well. Like sated the shoulders will need a blowout by fireforming.
I keep one FL die set for my good Hornady brass and another set for more of a squish for resizing other calibers to a easy bolt drop.
Luckily i have enough Hornady brass to last me quite a while....
Re: .260 into 6.5CM
Now if I do try fireforming after FL sizing, will I have loading problems in an AR style rifle?
Now if I do try fireforming after FL sizing, will I have loading problems in an AR style rifle?
Re: .260 into 6.5CM
Shouldn't.
If it loads factory CM fine, the resized 308/7-08/260 will have a less sharp shoulder and should feed fine.
Shouldn't.
If it loads factory CM fine, the resized 308/7-08/260 will have a less sharp shoulder and should feed fine.
Re: .260 into 6.5CM
Back your load down 1/2 gr to start with. When I resized 308 brass to CM my load went about 30 fps faster. I didn't see it mentioned but you will also most likely have turn the necks because they will be too thick.
Back your load down 1/2 gr to start with. When I resized 308 brass to CM my load went about 30 fps faster. I didn't see it mentioned but you will also most likely have turn the necks because they will be too thick.
Re: .260 into 6.5CM
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I keep one FL die set for my good Hornady brass and another set for more of a squish for resizing other calibers to a easy bolt drop.
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Did you use "used" brass or "new"? When I used new brass the case crushed into it's self but it seemed to work ok with pre used brass. aslo I set my die low enough to get that "crush" you speek of so you get the entire case formed as well as I can but they are all still tight. think they might fit better after firing then sizing?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Luckily i have enough Hornady brass to last me quite a while....
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me too just recieved my order of 250 brass and 250 berger 130 vld's for the New Mexico comp,looking forward to a range day soon.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I keep one FL die set for my good Hornady brass and another set for more of a squish for resizing other calibers to a easy bolt drop.
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Did you use "used" brass or "new"? When I used new brass the case crushed into it's self but it seemed to work ok with pre used brass. aslo I set my die low enough to get that "crush" you speek of so you get the entire case formed as well as I can but they are all still tight. think they might fit better after firing then sizing?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Luckily i have enough Hornady brass to last me quite a while....
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me too just recieved my order of 250 brass and 250 berger 130 vld's for the New Mexico comp,looking forward to a range day soon.
Re: .260 into 6.5CM
For the caliber change I'm resizing used brass to 6.5
"sprngback" was the word that didn't want to work when I posted before-
The springback on resizing other calibers is more than the springback of just FL sizing fired creedmoor brass, hence the two die setup
For the caliber change I'm resizing used brass to 6.5
"sprngback" was the word that didn't want to work when I posted before-
The springback on resizing other calibers is more than the springback of just FL sizing fired creedmoor brass, hence the two die setup
