223 ---> 357

[BT Sniper]

Another project I'm working on. Two .357 bullets from one .223 case. I had some 6x35 brass so I used it. Michael beet me to this project but they sure turn out good. Alot of work though reducing the case at least once or in this case twice.

I was able to further neck down the 6mm to get the brass to roll over the base of the bullet. The 223 brass should work even better. Maybe reduce it to 17 cal first.

Anyway I have a 180 grain JHP next to a 130 grain JHP. Now I just need a firarm that shoots 357.

Will hopfully have some testing results soon.

Good shooting

BT Sniper

[sav300]

Bt sniper.thanks for the great work and pics.Slowly building a bench top press for 40s&w to 444 marlin.

[legend]

BT sniper,

nice work!

legend

[LeadThrower]

Those are pretty!

If you find you have excess 357 bullets, I'll happily get rid of them at high velocity for you.

LT

[BT Sniper]

I do trade a lot of my bullets. Pretty busy right now but I'll let you know.

[acemedic13]

I see your still at it! I have a few things that will test those for ya'! If you need any brass for your projects, let me know. I have been putting a bunch aside for you. Take care. Joel

[303Guy]

Thanks for sharing your works - on this and your other threads. It's great to see your skills in action!:drinks:

Are your dies and press top secret or can you show some pics?[smilie=1: (It's fine if they are - they are yours!):-)

[gjb]

nice job on the bullets. Are the dies homemade? The Hollowpoint looks uniform wnd should get the program done. I would like to see some shot and checked retained weight,

[BT Sniper]

Redding Big Boss press ( rockchucker and lee clasic cast iron I'm sure would work good too)with longer cheater arm and CH dies with modified internial parts. No big secerets. I'll post some pics. There is posted pics of recover bullets from my 44s. 90+% retained weight is common. Still waiting for someone to shoot something other then paper. When it happens I'll be sure and let every one know.

So late it is early over here. More later.

BT

[acemedic13]

I will post the pics of the bullets I shot those rabbits with bryan. I will also post the pics of what is left of the bunnies.. I used your 44 mag made from .40 S&W.

I will try an do that tonight.

[BT Sniper]

Joel,

Good to hear from you again. How have you been? I have a lot of new bullets for you to try. Finaly got those 410s for you. I will definitely trade you for some brass. Can really use a lot of 9mm now. Everything else works too ofcourse.

More later,

Brain

[303Guy]

That would be great! Thanks, BT Sniper.

[acemedic13]

I have so much 9mm it is literally at nuisance level. Several of the guards on post have been giving me trash bags full of it.I have a lot of 223 as well. I will get this out to you soon. You making any 308?

[BT Sniper]

Yeh I need the 9 and 223. 308 die will be here hopfully be end of week.

[acemedic13]

Thats great news about the .308. Let me know whats up with that. I will get these on the road asap.

[BT Sniper]

Posted pic before but got some intrest again. Here is my modified Redding Big Boss press I use to swage bullets with. The ram is the week link here as it is a really soft metal and certainly would benifit from a better design.

30-06 case pictured for compare.

Good shooting,

BT

[MIBULLETS]

BT, What are you using to size the 223 cases down to go into your 357 die? They start out around .375 (already perfect for anyone wanting to make 357 bullets). I have a reducing die that can do this, but it pushes through quite hard.

Dan