7mm-08 Brass availability??

Brady · #1 02-05-2008, 02:57 PM

Well the best childs rifle thread got me thinking, and was wondering how readily available brass for this cartridge is? Another year a half to go till the oldest is able to hunt, so I guess I better start getting the ducks all lined up.

Chet · #2 02-05-2008, 03:03 PM

It's not hard to find at all Brady. $24.99 for 50 bulk Remington 7mm-08 at Russell Sports in Calgary.

Chet

Brady · #3 02-05-2008, 03:04 PM

Thanx chet, I saw that in their catalogue, but was just curious if they, or others keep it well stocked.

Rackmastr · #4 02-05-2008, 03:06 PM

Easy to find it Brady...no problems at all....

I love the 7-08.....

ABwhitetail · #5 02-05-2008, 03:08 PM

I know P&D always seems to have bags of 50 in stock.....its right there on the shelf for you....

Most other places definitely carry it, but unless you actually ask....who knows if it is in stock?

Brady · #6 02-05-2008, 03:09 PM

Thanx Rack. I have started to pick up my 270WSM brass here and there, for when the new Tikka comes into my hands, but never gave any thought to this........DUH.

Brady · #7 02-05-2008, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by ABwhitetail

I know P&D always seems to have bags of 50 in stock.....its right there on the shelf for you....

Most other places definitely carry it, but unless you actually ask....who knows if it is in stock?

Yup that is awesome how they do that. Last time I was there I grabbed said bag 'o 270WSM. Thanx

Chet · #8 02-05-2008, 03:12 PM

They usually have a pile of bulk brass in stock and I haven't had a problem picking up the brass I need in the past but I guess you never know. I think it is a common enough cartridge that you wouldn't have much of a problem and of course once you have a fair bit of brass, you are in good shape because 7mm bullets are usually well stocked. The biggest issue I have had lately with reloading supplies is with primers. I have learned my lesson and I will be buying in bulk from now on when it comes to components that I know I will go through large quantities of.

Chet

ABwhitetail · #9 02-05-2008, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Chet

I think it is a common enough cartridge that you wouldn't have much of a problem and of course once you have a fair bit of brass, you are in good shape because 7mm bullets are usually well stocked. The biggest issue I have had lately with reloading supplies is with primers. I have learned my lesson and I will be buying in bulk from now on when it comes to components that I know I will go through large quantities of.

Chet

I agree.....especially on the primers statement......if you find the ones you want...buy them up!

Dick284 · #10 02-05-2008, 05:39 PM

If push came to shove 7-08's are easy to make from 308or 7.62 NATO brass.
I use the left over 7.62 NATO brass the RCMP leave at our range,size them, trim the crimped primer(Mil Spec) out and your good to go.
Just respect that Mil Spec brass has less capacity, than the commercial stuff.

Brady · #11 02-05-2008, 05:56 PM

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I use the left over 7.62 NATO brass the RCMP leave at our range

I can see why, Dick. I was down there one time with Dad, and them guys were shootin up a storm. Dad was sightin in one of his coyotes, and it was almost overwelming how much them dudes were shootin. Super nice guys to talk with too.

Unregistered user · #12 02-06-2008, 05:04 PM

Anyone have Norma 7-08 in stock?

honda450 · #13 02-06-2008, 05:10 PM

Gotta be carefull when you load both. Found a 308 in my 708 box. How I don;t know.

Bushrat · #14 02-06-2008, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by honda450

Gotta be carefull when you load both. Found a 308 in my 708 box. How I don;t know.

Yes I'm always confused, my 243, 260 and 7-08's all are headstamped .308 win

Dick284 · #15 02-06-2008, 06:40 PM

Ever try chambering a 308 in a 7-08?
It will not go.(unless they are super stubby)
Using 308 headstamp brass for a variety of calibers is not so dangerous.(been there done that)
Like any activity, it is best performed when your alert, and a bit of planning takeen place before hand. Such as well marked MTM boxes, and close examination of each round before it is placed in the magazine breech or chamber.(gee where'd I see that before)

honda450 · #16 02-06-2008, 06:53 PM

How bout a 708 into a 308. In my case it was opposite. But still be aware.

Dick284 · #17 02-06-2008, 07:05 PM

Kinda like shooting a marble in a sewer pipe, accuracy will suffer, but the case should fireform quite nicely.

LongDraw · #18 02-06-2008, 08:08 PM

I use Lapua 308 brass for my 7mm-08.

Unregistered user · #19 02-07-2008, 10:37 AM

Longdraw, do you need special dies to reduce the neck diameter? and do you have to neck turn after?

Dick284 · #20 02-07-2008, 10:57 AM

Just FL size em, and trim the neck to square. No other BS is necessary, .308" to .284" is'nt all that much of a reduction. Going .308" to .243" is a big step and may in some case require a bit more work after the fact.
Your first loads will have a hint of a secondary shoulder, dont worry, it will be gone on the first firing.

Unregistered user · #21 02-07-2008, 03:30 PM

Great, thanx.