Making do

[William Yanda]

I don't shoot 30-06, but my SIL does. With the scarcity of new die sets and the almost new price of used, I wondered. Can I resize the base of 06 brass with a 270 die, and neck size the mouth with a 308 die? Substituting an extra step for lack of equipment.
Regards,
Bill

[kr54]

No. You'll work the mouth and neck of your cartridges too much doing that.

[kr54]

You 'might' get by, just neck sizing in the 308 die. Make sure not to move the shoulder.

[Elmer Fudd]

Or you could use a 338-06, 35 or 375 Whelen or similar FL die but with larger bullet diameter, then use the 308 die to size the case mouth. Two steps, one problem solved.

I understand the point here is to save from buying another die, or to substitute existing dies for necessary ones. So, this long tale condensed: a roll sizer can do some of the base sizing. One or two are made down under and are either manual or electric powered. If a person is in need, that is a relative term, a roll sizer could be put together from scrap parts, provided a person was properly motivated. A trio of rollers, rigid in nature, with some measure of adjustability, could satisfy your need if you can't find a 30-06 die. But my imagination runs wild and tells me you can find a die. A couple online auction sites sell the used and new stuff, though sometimes a premium is commanded by increased demand.

[atr]

"might" is the operative word.

[Winger Ed.]

I'd try to carefully neck size with the .308, and stop just short of the where the shoulder starts.
That should neck size about 90% of the neck itself.
That should leave about as much 'grip' as a .300WinMag has.

[brstevns]

Hey! George may have a set for you, let me look. They may be a little dirty but will work great.
PM me

[abunaitoo]

I have a few sets.
Post something in the for sale section.
I'm sure many here have extras

[Three44s]

I have a few sets.
Post something in the for sale section.
I'm sure many here have extras

This right here! It’s the most handloaded cartridge on the planet.

Three44s

[dverna]

I have a few sets.
Post something in the for sale section.
I'm sure many here have extras

That is what I did a few weeks ago and got a nice set for a fair price.

[Three44s]

Tried to send PM but the OP’s folder is full.

There is a set of RCBS dies in the boolits classified for ‘06

Three44s

[William Yanda]

Thanks to all who replied. Those who pointed out the flaws in my thinking and the other helpful replies , 'specially George.
I think I have it figured out