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Forming 6.5-.284 brass from .284 Brass

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retiredsgt

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I am in the process of getting "things" ready for the ARRIVAL OF MY NEW 65.-.284 Cooper. I am purchasing some new .284 brass and was wondering about the steps necessary to form 6.5-.284 brass from it. I have reloaded for a number of years, so I have most of what I shall probably need. Any Help?
 
I'm sorry I don't have anything worthwhile to add but I wanted to offer my congratulations in purchasing a Cooper...they are absolutely fantastic guns.

Secondly, I'm curious about the process also.

Good Luck,

Ed
 
I assume you subscribe to Handloader magazine. If you don't that's the first place to start. You'll learn more there in a few issues than the next 50 places combined, at least more cheaply.

I use Rooster CFL for case forming. Since you're only sizing down .020 it should be pretty easy. You can probably just size down using the standard sizer/decapper die in a normal set. If that's too big in a single step (crushed necks), use the decapper die from a .270ish size range to make an intermediate step down (neck only).

You'll most likely have to turn the necks, and I'd anneal them (see Varmint Al's website) and get ahold of Sinclair International in Fort Wayne, IN for equipment and to answer any techincal equipment questions..www.sinclairintl.com

When you read about case forming, it sounds like rocket science, tons of steps and all that. I make .357 Herrett from .30-30's. Shorten by .200, size up to .35 from .30, reform the shoulder, anneal, and fire form. Sounds complicated but it's a piece of cake. Really is and actually fun, and I hate picky, tedious stuff. Neat part is that other shooters think you're some kind of god because you reform pieces of brass.

If you're not up for this type of fun, you can buy 6.5 brass from a number of sources listed in Handloader
 
As stated run the 284 Win brass through your 6.5x284 and you should be all set I would use Imperial wax as a lube both on the case and expander ball/case mouth. Or you could just buy Laupa or Nosler brass with the proper headstamp and extreemly high quality to match the Cooper barrel and chamber you have.
What ever you do you`ll love the cartridge.
 
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