.30 Remington Brass...

[JackOfAllTradesMasterAtNone]

Maybe this should go in the Trading Post, but I want to target you, uh, older guys, that might just have a half dozen .30 Rem pieces of brass tucked away in a drawer that you're never gonna use.

We've got this old Model 81 that we're cleaning up to sell. But, the owner doesn't want to sell it unless we're confident it's a shooter, -fully functional. Feeds, fires, ejects, feeds again, fires. To fully test a repeater it's nice to have a full magazine to experience the Blam, Blam, Blam, effect. Now, it appears that we only have ONE cartridge now that I've ruined the other. Using a .30cal neck sizing die then a 30-30 die to seat/crimp. And.. Not the right shell holder.. The list of challenges go on.

So, this is a plea for assistance. Does anyone have some .30 Remington brass they're willing to part with for a song and a dance? A buck a piece, plus postage?

-Steve

 

[db_tanker]

I am uncertain of the case length, but couldn't you use some 6.8 SPC brass to form into a short-necked 30 Rem?



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[only1asterisk]

I am uncertain of the case length, but couldn't you use some 6.8 SPC brass to form into a short-necked 30 Rem?

The neck would be really short, but it could work for a function test.

David

 

[ReloaderFred]

Graf's has it in stock. Here's the link: http://www.grafs.com/metallic/747

I would just raise the price of the rifle the amount of the new brass and include it with the sale.

Hope this helps.

Fred

 

[JackOfAllTradesMasterAtNone]

I bet some 6.8 SPC might work for a function test. Unfortunately I don't have any of that either.

I'll call Graf's tomorrow. All I want is 10. Their web site shows the smallest amount to purchase is 100 for $29.

Most people buying the model 81's are collectors. I doubt we'll be able to recoupe the price for a hundred rounds of brass.

Just trying to turn this thing to fund a project. Still we want to be sure it's safe and functional.

-Steve

 

[TN Shooter]

Jack:

PM me your mailing address and I will send you 6 pcs. of .30 Remington brass for $5 total (including postage). Gotta help a brother out!

Bill (TN Shooter)

 

[JackOfAllTradesMasterAtNone]

SWEET!

Now that's what I was looking for. Good Karma to ya TN Shooter!

PM on it's way.

-Steve