8x57 components

[ForneyRider]

I am looking to get some Norma 123gr FMJ .323 bullets and Norma brass.

Anyone know a good place? Midway USA has been out.

 

[jrinne0430]

Try:

http://www.grafs.com/metallic/792

 

[kraigwy]

Think you have problems

I have a Mannlicher-Schoenauer that I need to rebarrel. Its an 8mm also but a bit differant. Its the 8 X 51. It was the pre-.323 mauser, to keep it orginal I have to find a barrel thats .3189, then find bullets and get Hunnington to make me some reloading dies. I plan on using 308 cases. I have the chamber reamer and head space gages.

The only reloading manuel I found that mentions it, is Sharps, and all he says, 'IF YOU HAVE ONE OF THESE, YOU'RE ON YOUR OWN.

Oh well, it wouldnt be fun if it was easy.

 

[jrinne0430]

I have made 7.92x57 brass from 30-06. Not too difficult but alot of trimming is needed.

 

[F. Guffey]

ForneyRider, I purchase 30/06 cases for .05 cents to .11 cents each, I use a forming/trim die to form cases and control head space at the time, before removing the case from the die I use a hack saw to trim the case, about 6MM, then finish with a file, 7.65X53, 8X57, 7X57 257 Roberts and 7.7 Japanese cost me from .05 to .11 cents each, and trimming is not a problem. I could have purchased 100 rounds of brass the 8MM or a case forming/trim die, the die was less expensive.

Is the Forney for Forney Texas?

F. Guffey

 

[TEDDY]

forming

harbor freight tools has a mini cut off saw(electric)2" blade which I use to cut the brass close and finish with trimmer.$27

 

[ForneyRider]

I've heard about using .30-06 cases.

I'll stick with the 8x57. But, if I get some range pickup I would do it just to do it.

Much Thanks.

If anyone comes across some Norma 123gr bullets, please let me know.