35 Whelen Brass
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MustangMike
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I just use once fired 30-06 brass in my 338-06. (I have used both civilian and military. Just make sure the military only has one flash hole, and de-crimp the primer pocket.
I imagine you could do the same for your Whelen.
I imagine you could do the same for your Whelen.
Leaf Litter
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Someone may be able to help you out, but next time I buy 35 Whelen brass, it'll be Peterson or Lapua 30-06 brass that I neck up. Almost all 35 Whelen headstamped brass is low quality, in my experience.
MagnumManiac
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All of my 35 Whelen brass has been sized down to fit my 338-06, same as all my 30-06 brass.
Remington was available here new, the last time I looked.
I use Lapua 30-06 brass now for my 338-06.
I have a mixture of Remington 35 Whelen brass and Winchester 30-06 brass turned into 338-06. If you can't find what you're looking for, I may be able to send you some if the laws here allow.
Cheerd.
Remington was available here new, the last time I looked.
I use Lapua 30-06 brass now for my 338-06.
I have a mixture of Remington 35 Whelen brass and Winchester 30-06 brass turned into 338-06. If you can't find what you're looking for, I may be able to send you some if the laws here allow.
Cheerd.
I necked up 50 pieces of Hornady and 50 of Remington 30-06 brass once fired for my 35 Whelen. Lubed it up well. Split 4 Remington cases in the process which wasn't a bad number to me. No problem out of the first 10 rounds fired.
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When I got my 338-06,I used once-fired Winchester 30-06 brass.Worked great.I bought a 35 Whelen and just ran the 338-06 brass I had made up through the 35 Whelen die and it was easy.
I have been using Hornady 35 Whelen and Hornady.358 Winchester brass for years, never any issues. I usually get it either from Brownells, Midway or Graf and Sons. These two cartridges are hard to find brass for. I've looked for Peterson in these cartridges, but have never found them, and….Im not certain I could afford them if I did find it.
bengineer
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One of the perks of using oddities based on popular cartridges is the ready access we have to the parent cartridges. Lube your clean brass and push into the correct die. Voila! You now have brass ready to fireform to your chamber. I have found annealing before stretching the neck up in size to prevent split necks. I use these newly formed brass just like any other, but I have more confidence in once or twice fired for hunting or shooting my best groups.
yogibearmech
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Try annealing first then size up.
MustangMike
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I've necked up various brands of once fired brass (obtained for free at the range) to 338-06 w/o any problems but realize going to 358 will be more stressful.
One of the advantages is that necking up usually shortens the case a bit, making trimming the brass less likely (but always check).
I once heard a reloader say you never have to check the case length after the first reloading, which is complete hogwash. IMO, this is one of the most critical steps in reloading. Check every piece!
Your gun will not explode if you reload a case with a split neck (not that I recommend it), but it may if your case is too long.
One of the advantages is that necking up usually shortens the case a bit, making trimming the brass less likely (but always check).
I once heard a reloader say you never have to check the case length after the first reloading, which is complete hogwash. IMO, this is one of the most critical steps in reloading. Check every piece!
Your gun will not explode if you reload a case with a split neck (not that I recommend it), but it may if your case is too long.
I ordered some 30-06 from my buddy that owns BayouBrass& Ammo he is gonna anneal them for me Thank U
Burn your chamber using split necks. Not good!
Agree
