30.06 to 280rem

[meatyrem]

Was wondering if it was much of a conversion at all as I have quit a bit of 30.06 brass and need more 280 brass.
is it just running the .06 through a 280 sizing die and it's done or is there more to it? Other than shooting a fire forming it to the 280 chamber? Thanks

 

[elkaholic]

Was wondering if it was much of a conversion at all as I have quit a bit of 30.06 brass and need more 280 brass.
is it just running the .06 through a 280 sizing die and it's done or is there more to it? Other than shooting a fire forming it to the 280 chamber? Thanks

Your neck will be way short using '06 brass. The 280 is .046" longer

 

[Send it 284]

Hey but at least he wouldn't have to trim for awhile
Seriously though wouldn't the neck length grow a bit from sizing down to .284?

 

[elkaholic]

Hey but at least he wouldn't have to trim for awhile
Seriously though wouldn't the neck length grow a bit from sizing down to .284?

yes but not nearly enough

 

[meatyrem]

Hahaha.
well anyone need a bunch of .06 brass?

 

[meatyrem]

Or if anyone wants .06 brass in trade for 280rem brass piece for piece?

 

[LanceK]

What about 270 up to 280?

 

[mmacfive]

Decades ago I necked many a 270 win up to 280 Rem. I use to fill the 270 up to the shoulder with H 4831 and jam the bullets and fire form them.

if I was desperate today 25-06, 270, 30-06 would all work for me. Hell, I'd even resize 280AI and run with it.

 

[john k]

Hey but at least he wouldn't have to trim for awhile
Seriously though wouldn't the neck length grow a bit from sizing down to .284?

Lol

 

[Mike Matteson]

What about 270 up to 280?

It would be the same problem with the neck, I believe would be short. It has gotten my attention for sure.

 

[lyle2231]

Your neck will be way short using '06 brass. The 280 is .046" longer

Break out your measuring tool and dial up .046 . Just like over trimming .280 brass. Just saying.

 

[turkeyguide]

How much do you want for the 06 brass, I have a buddy that needs some.

 

[elkaholic]

Lol

It would but not nearly enough.

 

[elkaholic]

It would be the same problem with the neck, I believe would be short. It has gotten my attention for sure.

270 and 280 are the same length case
2.540" vs 2.496" for the '06