resizing 7mm-08 brass to .260

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venison_burger
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resizing 7mm-08 brass to .260

Post by venison_burger »

A friend of mine just bought a new Savage in .260 rem after moving out to western North Dakota. I promised to reload it for him. After committing to the .260, we see that there is a shortage of .260 brass.

To resize the 7mm-08 to .260, can I just run it through a full length resizer? Or would I want to use a collet neck resizer? Whats standard procedure for this kind of resizing?

THanks!
Ben
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Re: resizing 7mm-08 brass to .260

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When I 1st got my 260 there was no brass or ammo for that matter available in stores and I resized 708 to make the 1st batch of brass for it. All that is needed is to run a 708 case in a 260 FL die.
243 brass can be necked up with a 260 die too.

BTW Midway, Graf, Widners, and MidSouth all have Nosler and Lapua brass in 260 in stock. The price may be more then the Win/Rem stuff but the quality might make it worth your while to concider.
venison_burger
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Re: resizing 7mm-08 brass to .260

Post by venison_burger »

Thanks for the info! For what he's using it for, he wasn't ready to spend >$1/piece for the norma or lapua stuff.
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Re: resizing 7mm-08 brass to .260

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So does any one have a pet load for the .260 they are willing to share info with
Are you gonna pull them pistols, or just whistle dixie??
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Re: resizing 7mm-08 brass to .260

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Anything in the 4350/R19/R17 burn range with a 120 gr bullet seems to group 5 shots in a MOA or better from my Kimber M84 or M700 @100yd. R17 gives me the best velocities by a smiggen. Niether rifle likes the heavier bullets as well as the lighter 120s or less. The 100 gr Partition is a good one to try if you want a fast deer/goat load.
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Re: resizing 7mm-08 brass to .260

Post by 204hotrod »

Thanks. Just because they were all that was on the shelf; I started with the Sierra Matchkings 107 gr. Some seemed to shoot real good, then I will get some flyers. Have some 120gr. Sierra Game Kings; will try them and see how they do. Also have an 8lb jug of H4350, so will try to work with that.
Are you gonna pull them pistols, or just whistle dixie??
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