dpete Posted October 21, 2016 Report Share Posted October 21, 2016 I found about 100-150 of these 30-06 blank spent cases today at the shooting range. Are they any good for anything other than the scrap bucket? They are LC 12 headstamp. My only thought other than scrap was to cut them down to a length where they could be reformed into .308 cases. But then the question becomes is it worth the effort? I have been cutting down .223 cases for 300 Blackout since I started reloading and have the saw to do it, but would a .308 sizing die handle the stress of reforming a case this size. I've reformed .223 into Blackout and 7.62X39 into 6.5 Grendel using a blackout and Grendel sizing die. But again is it worth the effort? Any thoughts or experiences would be appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
survivalshop Posted October 21, 2016 Report Share Posted October 21, 2016 Pretty sure you can cut them down & reform them , but as you say , why bother , plenty of 308 brass around , the 300BLK was kinda scarce at first , but it to is available now a days . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planeflyer21 Posted October 22, 2016 Report Share Posted October 22, 2016 Obviously you're going to have to neck it up to .35 Whelen. Then, once you have five rounds of empty .35 Whelen brass sitting around, you'll need a rifle in .35 Whelen. Seriously, you gotta plan this stuff out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darb Posted October 22, 2016 Report Share Posted October 22, 2016 On the right track with a 35 Whelen, but least not forget the 338-06. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planeflyer21 Posted October 22, 2016 Report Share Posted October 22, 2016 36 minutes ago, darb said: On the right track with a 35 Whelen, but least not forget the 338-06. That would shoot a bit flatter! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpete Posted October 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2016 47 minutes ago, planeflyer21 said: Obviously you're going to have to neck it up to .35 Whelen. Then, once you have five rounds of empty .35 Whelen brass sitting around, you'll need a rifle in .35 Whelen. Seriously, you gotta plan this stuff out. Sorry to burst your bubble but I've had way more than 5 empty 35 Whelen cases in my possession and not the first inkling of desire for a rifle. I'm trying to hold the line. My AR collection started with a Colt M4, then a 16" 300BLK, then an 8" 300BLK. A .308 AR followed and coerced me into adding a 6.5 Grendel. Feeding them is keeping me busy enough and now you think I will need a 35 Whelen? Silly Flyer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shepp Posted October 22, 2016 Report Share Posted October 22, 2016 6 minutes ago, dpete said: Sorry to burst your bubble but I've had way more than 5 empty 35 Whelen cases in my possession and not the first inkling of desire for a rifle. I'm trying to hold the line. My AR collection started with a Colt M4, then a 16" 300BLK, then an 8" 300BLK. A .308 AR followed and coerced me into adding a 6.5 Grendel. Feeding them is keeping me busy enough and now you think I will need a 35 Whelen? Silly Flyer! You can try fighting it, it's a sickness, you just don't know you need it yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpete Posted October 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2016 Naaaaa. I'll concentrate on reloading for the ones I have and crazy projects like possibly cutting and reforming cases. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98Z5V Posted October 22, 2016 Report Share Posted October 22, 2016 4 hours ago, dpete said: Sorry to burst your bubble but I've had way more than 5 empty 35 Whelen cases in my possession and not the first inkling of desire for a rifle. I'm trying to hold the line. My AR collection started with a Colt M4, then a 16" 300BLK, then an 8" 300BLK. A .308 AR followed and coerced me into adding a 6.5 Grendel. Feeding them is keeping me busy enough and now you think I will need a 35 Whelen? Silly Flyer! Well. The obvious answer then is reforming them into .338 Federal... For your new .338 Fed upper receiver... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
survivalshop Posted October 22, 2016 Report Share Posted October 22, 2016 3 hours ago, 98Z5V said: Well. The obvious answer then is reforming them into .338 Federal... For your new .338 Fed upper receiver... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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