Can I make my own modified case?

[earthquake]

Midway says it won't have the 6.5 Creedmoor modified cases in stock until next May. I can't image why it would take Hornady so long to make these. Anyway, is this something one can make on their own? I imagine I could just remove the spent primer from one of my already fired cases, drill and tap it and use that? Am I overlooking something? I'm setting up my first reloading bench and gathering all parts. I've got just about everything but this and a brass trimmer.

Thanks.

 

[ZY100]

yes....PM sent.

 

[Rprecision]

Midway says it won't have the 6.5 Creedmoor modified cases in stock until next May. I can't image why it would take Hornady so long to make these. Anyway, is this something one can make on their own? I imagine I could just remove the spent primer from one of my already fired cases, drill and tap it and use that? Am I overlooking something? I'm setting up my first reloading bench and gathering all parts. I've got just about everything but this and a brass trimmer.

Thanks.

I assume what your talking about is for the Stoney Point (AKA Hornady) COAL gauge correct ?

Tell ya what if you get in a bind I can throw it in my lathe and make a nice square concentric gauge for you.

I have made a few for myself over the years if I recall the correct size is 5/16-24. I would have to look

 

[hypertex]

I believe it is a 5/16x36 tap you'll be needing.

https://drillsandcutters.com/search.aspx?find=5/16"+-36&log=false&category=1071

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Other discussions:

http://www.snipershide.com/shooting/sniper-hide-gunsmithing/213222-260-modified-case.html

http://www.snipershide.com/shooting...826-thread-hornady-stony-point-oal-guage.html

http://www.snipershide.com/shooting/snipers-hide-reloading/15767-modified-case-will-not-work.html

 

[Madzooki]

You find me a 260 Remington one and I will send you a 6.5 CM one. My local academy has about 50 of them on the shelf.

Maybe you can order one directly from their website. Academy Sports + Outdoors

Part number is A65C

Paul

 

[Trapshooter12]

Send $15 and two cases that have been fired from your Rifle and they will make you a custom fit guage.

 

[Trapshooter12]

I forgot to add send this into Hornady

 

[SPAK]

Guys.... This isn't difficult to make on your own:

A dremel and some sandpaper and you're in business....

 

[tony2772]

The listed tap size of 5/16X24 IS WRONG, I will have to look and see what mine is. I have been make my own for years now really easy to do with the correct size drill bit and tap. Just guessing I think it was 5/16X36 had to order from a supply house.

 

[Thump_rrr]

5/16" x 36 is the proper tap and a K drill bit will do it.
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