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Can you use 308 brass to form 338 federal cases? I know the 308 is the parent case for the fed but is it ok to do this?
Thanks in advance
Last edited by jry444; 10/08/22.
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Every piece of 338 Fed brass I have says 308 win on the case head. Piece of cake - simply run a 308 case over a 338 Fed die - done.
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No problem at all. I use 308 to make 358 brass.
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It works better if the expander in the die has a good taper.
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Thank you all for the responses
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I have to neck turn Federal 308 brass after making it 358 due to the dreaded neck bulge.
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