Kaiser7 33 Posted April 15, 2014 So I've read that this is a feasible, and relatively simple/safe thing to do. Considering I don't shoot .30-06, I'm not worried that I'll accidentally mix up and try putting 8mm in a .30-06. Furthermore, I know that .30-06 brass is easier to come across (I have a lot of friends who don't reload, but would save me their brass from new production .30-06). If I could save money, and get brass easier, it would be a great solution. Now to my concerns. Would you guys recommend it? Furthermore, what is the process, and what type of case trimmer would I use? Also, is there anything I would have to be especially careful of? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
njJoniGuy 2,131 Posted April 15, 2014 http://www.midwayusa.com/product/770975/rcbs-trim-and-form-die-8x57mm-mauser-8mm-mauser-from-30-06-springfield Haven't tried it (don't have either caliber) but Midway generally is a good source Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
djg0770 481 Posted April 15, 2014 Have you tried to source 8mm brass directly without doing the conversion? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Parker 213 Posted April 15, 2014 Seems simple enough, just resize and trim to length. (Plenty of YouTube videos covering it.) I would look for brass while you still can find it. http://www.gunbot.net/reloading/Brass/rifle Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GRIZ 3,369 Posted April 15, 2014 Midway is oos but Grafs has Privi 8x57 brass for about $50/100. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
usnmars 136 Posted April 15, 2014 I convert all the time, just neck turn afterwards and you are good to go Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites