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    6.5x68 from 375 Ruger

    I just picked up a set of 8x68 Imp and 6.5x68 reamers and plan on a set of Mausers in the future.
    I'm looking at making brass from 375 Ruger basic. My ShadeTree forming dies won't help with the fatter case so I am looking at using a series of standard dies. These are the FL die sets that I have that may help:
    358 Norma
    300 Win
    30 Newton
    300 WSM
    270 WSM
    6.5 WSM
    6.5x68

    I don't have a set of the 8x68 30* Imp dies yet, but I do have a die reamer for them. It might take me some time to get 8x68 Imp dies made.
    I have a 338WM seating die, but not the sizer.

    I'll take any advice on sizing steps. If I crash and burn I can buy the brass, but it is about $3 ea.

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    Guess I can figure it out on my own.

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    I am guessing that I am not the only one here unfamiliar with these cartridges.
    Is this what you are speaking of??
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/6.5×68mm
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    NECG is now importing head stamped brass and loaded ammunition. My next project will be a 6,5x68S on a very nice color case hardened GEWEHR DST action.

    I congratulate you on your excellent taste in a pair of rifles. 264WM and 8mm Rem Mag users will drool at the very mention of those two; and no stinking belt to complicate your life. Many years ago I bought a European Wby chambered for the 6,5.

    Whose die sets are you going to use? CH4D has both, iirc; and for less than a C-note with shell holder.

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    I have dies for the 6.5x68. I have the die reamer for the 8x68 Hetzenauer (Improved w/30* shoulder). Seems finding a person to make the dies is going to be difficult. PTG has the die bodies relatively cheap, so I may end up making them myself. I don't see a need for heat treating the dies as they will see limited use.
    I got the bottom metal for both yesterday and am looking for a 6.5 barrel. I want it to finish at 28". The 8mm barrel should be readily in stock at Douglas, as that will be a plain jane 25" sporter weight.

    The "S" designation belongs with the 8x68, and differentiates the .318 bore from the .323 bore
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    Quote Originally Posted by DCM View Post
    I am guessing that I am not the only one here unfamiliar with these cartridges.
    Is this what you are speaking of??
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/6.5×68mm
    Yep, that's the one.

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