30 Gibbs

[Lovetahunt]

Greetings,

I just picked up a custom 1903 Springfield chambered in 30 Gibbs.

I am a bit of an 1903 nut and have several ranging from 30-06, 25-06, 30-06 Ackley, 270 and even a 22-250. This Gibbs just complements the collection.

I need any info on fire forming brass, alternative dies (30 Gibbs dies are expensive) and anything else one might find useful about loading this round.

I am no stranger to the loading bench but figure there is no sense in recreating the wheel when someone out there is sure to have good information.

A 2 die set is $145.00 and new brass is $41.00 per 20. I am not afraid to spend the cash but am not a fan of spending it when there are less expensive alternatives.

This should prove to be a fun open country rifle for hunting the Dakotas and am eager to see how the rifle prints a target.

Any info will be appreciated.

 

[parker300]

http://www.longrangehunting.com/forums/f17/fire-forming-30-gibbs-1511/

 

[Lost creek]

I use 35 Whelen brass. Neck it down a little at a time until the bolt closes with a little resistant to create a false shoulder. I like the false shoulder method better than jamming a bullet into the lands. I fireformed with pistol powder and cream of wheat.