Converting Brass With Berdan Primers

[scope eye]

It is winter here in the northeast, and it is safe to say I have a little time on my hands, can you safely convert Berdan primer cases to boxer style,
and is there more to drilling the flash hole or are there other steps involved, and what size drill bit would you use.

Dean

 

[CatShooter]

Drill out the flash hole, and clean up the primer pocket with one of the pocket reamers from Sinclair international.

Keep in mind that there are two sizes of boxer primers, but 6 or 7 sizes of Berdan primers, so the pockets on your cases might be to large to convert to boxer - try one before expending a ton of effort.

Use a #45 or a #46 drill.

 

[scope eye]

OK Thanks Maybe I Am Not That Bored.

Thanks Dean

 

[CatShooter]

OK Thanks Maybe I Am Not That Bored.

Thanks Dean

IF you have cases for some of the classic Afrikan rifles, like the 577-450 Kynock then it is worth it, but it is something that you can get boxer cases for, then it is not.

 

[scope eye]

Funny now that you mention it, the cases are 404 Jeffrey.

Dean

 

[CatShooter]

Funny now that you mention it, the cases are 404 Jeffrey.

Dean

Can you get boxer cases for it?

 

[scope eye]

I did not even know there were different cases for them, until you brought it to my attention.

Dean

 

[CatShooter]

You are in luck...

http://www.hornady.com/store/404-Jeffery-c-1100

Life is good!!

 

[scope eye]

Thanks Catshooter they are for my 416 and 458 RUMs, I am sure they will come out nicer than necked up 375 RUM.

Dean

 

[CatShooter]

Thanks Catshooter they are for my 416 and 458 RUMs, I am sure they will come out nicer than necked up 375 RUM.

Dean

you are most welcome...

Norma also makes 404 Jeffery cases, if you want to dine from the first class menu

http://www.norma.cc/en/Products/Hunting/404-Jeffrey/

 

[scope eye]

I only see 404 Jeffery as loaded ammo, I do not see any brass cases available, on there site.

Dean

 

[CatShooter]

I only see 404 Jeffery as loaded ammo, I do not see any brass cases available, on there site.

Dean

Send them an email... they are nice to work with, and very accommodating.

 

[JRS]

Huntington Die Specialties has the 404 Norma brand cases. They probably have the 404 in other flavors also.

 

[Travelor]

Why not just get Berdan primers and load with them?

I do this with 7.62x54R cases. I have turned a piece f drill rod to fit the neck of fired cases. I fill the case with water and place them on a piece of steel with a hole in it, the insert the drill rod piece and wack it with a rubber mallet. Out pops the primer! RBCS sells Berdan primer seating steams.

 

[minnesotamulisha]

Midway has it in stock. http://www.midwayusa.com/product/1311143768/norma-reloading-brass-404-jeffery