DubiousDan
Trump 2024
35 REM is probably the easiest brass that you can use to convert to 6.5 JAP, and it's inexpensive. First run it thru a .308 die, and then thru a 6.5 JAP die. Make sure you lube inside the case mouth and the outside body thoroughly during both steps, especially during the 6.5 die run or bad things are gonna happen (i.e. stuck brass in die, etc). Don't ask me how I know!!
After that, anneal them, then you can form the brass to your chamber using the cheapest jacketed bullets that you can find and the lowest amount of powder possible, and you will have fine brass that will last for a while.
As a side note, I've heard that .308 can be used but I haven't had the chance to experiment with it since I got back from Asscrackistan.
SR
I've tried 35 rem brass they were usable but they ended up with very short necks. Am I doing something wrong? They were new unfired 35 rem cases that I lubed well and ran through the 6.5 die without and issue. What does the 308 die add to the process?
PS The 30 Rem is the same case necked down to .30 and is a little longer but that could just be from being necked down. I haven't tried them and I suspect they may be a little harder to come by.
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