easiest parent case to form 38-72 from?

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I have done a lot of research and so far come up with 405 win which I am lucky to have a bunch of... but I also have 45 basic, 40-82, and a few others... I know a lot of guys use 38-55 and seat the boolit out a ways as well... I am looking for sage advice from the jedi masters here on our forum before I convert any valuable brass to what I need. Thanks!

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I have also seen 375 nitro rimmed converted... forgot to add that one. I do not have any of that at the moment and it is a bit spendy as well.

[skeettx]

405 or 9.3x74R

https://www.thehighroad.org/index.php?threads/forming-38-72-wcf-brass.485846/
https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1009965678/quality-cartridge-reloading-brass-38-72-wcf-box-of-20
https://www.levergunscommunity.org/viewtopic.php?t=42221
http://www.rockymountaincartridge.com/

[JSnover]

9.3x74R


Yep! But it ain't gonna be cheap.

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Thanks guys!!!
I have a bunch of the 9.3 x 72, 84 etc... I KNEW I saved that stuff for something! Now I need to lay eyes on it!

[JSnover]

Thanks guys!!!
I have a bunch of the 9.3 x 72, 84 etc... I KNEW I saved that stuff for something! Now I need to lay eyes on it!

If you have a surplus of 9.3x74r I'll be happy to buy the extras from you.

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found some 9.3 x 72, 9.3 x 74, 9.3 x 82, and actually found some 38-90! now I need to figure out the best way to trim them!

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If you have a surplus of 9.3x74r I'll be happy to buy the extras from you.

I only have a box of each. I save oddball stuff from large deals in case I need it down the road for a moment like this. If I come across any more I will deff shoot you a PM and see if you are still looking.

[JSnover]

Thanks. Good luck!

[EDG]

The 9.3X74R rim is thinner than original Winchester brass.
I helped a guy make .40-70 Sharps Straight brass for a Remington Hepburn with it.
His paper patch chamber was too small in the neck for a groove dia bullet so I had to bore his chamber neck out with a long skinny boring bar.

[rockrat]

JSnover----how much x 74 brass you looking for. I think I have some Norma NIB I could spare

[17nut]

found some 9.3 x 72, 9.3 x 74, 9.3 x 82, and actually found some 38-90! now I need to figure out the best way to trim them!

9.3x72 is way smaller than the two others!

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yeah the rim is a lot smaller... saw that. Wondering if it will have extraction issues or centering on the bolt face? its more than a few thou but who knows?

[ulav8r]

http://shop.nosler.com/closeouts/shopby/f/cartridge/9.3x74R/isAjax/1.html

$14.95 per box of 25

[JSnover]

JSnover----how much x 74 brass you looking for. I think I have some Norma NIB I could spare

A dozen would do, but only if you're sure you won't need it.

[JSnover]

http://shop.nosler.com/closeouts/shopby/f/cartridge/9.3x74R/isAjax/1.html

$14.95 per box of 25

That's a sweet deal but I've heard some complaints. Norma and RWS seem to have the best reputation for 9.3x74 brass. Has anyone tried the Nosler stuff?