Hi all,
I just inherited a vintage rifle in a discontinued caliber (Rigby 350 Magnum), and while brass is available from one or two custom manufacturers, it's relatively pricey, and that gives me an excuse to try making my own cases. From what I've read, .375 belted cases can be converted, but it involves turning an extractor groove into them on a lathe.
Since they are tapered cases, I'm at a loss regarding the best way to hold them in the headstock. The only Idea I have would be to use a chamber reamer to machine an emergency collet to custom fit the case... But the reamer is going to be expensive and hard to find as well which kind of negates the whole purpose.
Is there an easier way that I'm not seeing?
Thanks
I just inherited a vintage rifle in a discontinued caliber (Rigby 350 Magnum), and while brass is available from one or two custom manufacturers, it's relatively pricey, and that gives me an excuse to try making my own cases. From what I've read, .375 belted cases can be converted, but it involves turning an extractor groove into them on a lathe.
Since they are tapered cases, I'm at a loss regarding the best way to hold them in the headstock. The only Idea I have would be to use a chamber reamer to machine an emergency collet to custom fit the case... But the reamer is going to be expensive and hard to find as well which kind of negates the whole purpose.
Is there an easier way that I'm not seeing?
Thanks
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