DonHowe
09-12-2020, 07:30 PM
... loading 6.5x53R with 6.5x52 Carcano dies, of course allowing for case body length?
A Dutch Mannlicher carbine has come into my custody and I wish to shoot, with boolits of course. I won't shoot enough to justify a +$100 die set. I know that besides case length there are minor dimensional differences but I have not found (so far)the old military chambers to be that close dimensionally. My goal is to for cases that will chamber, fireform, then neck size only for mild loads.
Any shared experience will be greatly appreciated!
A Dutch Mannlicher carbine has come into my custody and I wish to shoot, with boolits of course. I won't shoot enough to justify a +$100 die set. I know that besides case length there are minor dimensional differences but I have not found (so far)the old military chambers to be that close dimensionally. My goal is to for cases that will chamber, fireform, then neck size only for mild loads.
Any shared experience will be greatly appreciated!