I have made .30 cal from 5.7 brass successfully, but 5.7 brass isn't very plentiful.
Has anyone made jackets from something more common, ie. 9mm
What steps were involved.
I have a 6 ton press
I have made .30 cal from 5.7 brass successfully, but 5.7 brass isn't very plentiful.
Has anyone made jackets from something more common, ie. 9mm
What steps were involved.
I have a 6 ton press
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Zombie hunter, Lic# 3006
i am in the middle of this project right now, it is doable to draw 9mm to 30 cal, i am using a 1 ton arbor press:
http://castboolits.gunloads.com/show...ng-30-Cal-Dies
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