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Thread: Forming 6.5 Arisaka from 220 Swift????

  1. 10-18-2022, 03:20 PM #1
    abunaitoo
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    Forming 6.5 Arisaka from 220 Swift????

    I have lots of 220 Swift, so I thought I'd try it, if it's not to much work.
    Anyone done it???????
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  2. 10-18-2022, 05:22 PM #2
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    Yup its possible but it'll depend on your 38 or 44 headspace, some are really loose.
    I had more luck in reforming 35rem, but 220 swift can work too.
    However, some headstamps are better than others as the rim thickness can vary that it'll affect extraction.
    Be liberal in lubing & preferably anneal the case mouth to avoid splitting when running the 6.5 expander.
    Good luck.
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  3. 10-18-2022, 05:55 PM #3
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    GONRA's done this zillions of tymes decades back.....
    THESE DAYS - buy Really Good Brass - GRAFS, etc.
    (Don't cheep out! You'll drive yerself nuts!)
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  4. 10-19-2022, 06:39 AM #4
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    sorry for posting my 6.5 post before scrolling the thread that was already posted. my bad.
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