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280 brass necked to 6.5-06 Ackley......? #11731446 01/12/17
Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 14,465 Northern Arizona S SU35 OP Campfire Outfitter
OP SU35 Campfire Outfitter S Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 14,465 Northern Arizona	Could 280 brass be used to neck down to fire form in a 6.5-06 Ackley? Would it be the best brass or 270 brass? Not interested in necking up 25-06.

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Re: 280 brass necked to 6.5-06 Ackley......? SU35 #11731948 01/12/17
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Barstooler New Member Joined: Dec 2015 Posts: 13	Either 280 or 270 brass could be necked down to fireform into a 6.5-06 Ackley. Just adjust the die to the point where you get a "crush fit" when chambering the round which will eliminate any headspace issues you might have with your chamber to prevent brass stretch above the base/web. You will have to trim the brass. You can fireform using bullets or COW. Barstooler

Re: 280 brass necked to 6.5-06 Ackley......? Barstooler #11732010 01/12/17
Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 14,465 Northern Arizona S SU35 OP Campfire Outfitter
OP SU35 Campfire Outfitter S Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 14,465 Northern Arizona	Hey Barstooler, thanks! was what I was thinking but wanted to confirm.

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