Gentlemen;
I have aquired a 1873 Swedish Rolling Block rebarreled by the Swedes to 8x58R.
I need brass. Wikipedia says that 8x58 cases are 2.296 over all, making 45/70 too short by quite a bit - so the 45/90 basic brass is indicated for starters.
I have turned the rims to 0.595 so that they'll work easily. How about the drastic necking necessary? I have a full set of 8x58R dies, the cases have been cut down to 2.275 over all length and I'm ready to go.
What would be the next procedure?
Thanks for any assistance.
Forrest