Processing 6MM PPC brass

[COLT45SA]

Any recommendations for someone who will process 263 once fired 6MM PPC cases will be appreciated. I want them annealed, brass in the neck turned to 0.0085, and shoulders bumped to the same dimensions a a sample I will provide.
Cases are Lapua .220 Russian formed to 6MM PPC.
Thanks to any replies.

 

[jimmymac]

Hi there. No idea who would do that, but my guess is for what you’d spend for that service you could just get your own neck turner setup and sizing die for similar money and be set up for the long haul. Good luck.

 

[R.Morehouse]

How many times has the sample been fired? I know that custom die makers require 3x fired brass to make their dies.

Regards
Rick

 

[fkimble@charter.net]

The OP's post says "someone who will process 263 once fired 6MM PPC cases".

Frank

 

[COLT45SA]

Hi there. No idea who would do that, but my guess is for what you’d spend for that service you could just get your own neck turner setup and sizing die for similar money and be set up for the long haul. Good luck.

There will be no "long haul". This would be a once and once only occurrence because with the capability of reloading many, many times over, this one time effort would serve many lifetimes.

 

[Russell27]

I think Paul at Bruno’s might do it. 623-587-7641

 

[COLT45SA]

I think Paul at Bruno’s might do it. 623-587-7641

Thank you~! Thank you~! Thank you~! Just got off the phone with him, described the scenario thoroughly, and got the answer I hoped to hear. He really knows his stuff, and that;s for sure.

 

[bozo699]

Thank you~! Thank you~! Thank you~! Just got off the phone with him, described the scenario thoroughly, and got the answer I hoped to hear. He really knows his stuff, and that;s for sure.

That’s awesome!… hope there done in time for your hunt!…. Good luck and have fun!…
Wayne

 

[R.Morehouse]

The OP's post says "someone who will process 263 once fired 6MM PPC cases".

Frank

The last line says one sample case will be provided with the desired dimensions for the remaining pieces.....That was the reason for my question......Didn't think that was hard to follow.

 

[butchlambert]

There will be no "long haul". This would be a once and once only occurrence because with the capability of reloading many, many times over, this one time effort would serve many lifetimes.

Reloaded many many times over? I wouldn't reuse mine beyond one match.

 

[fkimble@charter.net]

RMorehouse, like a lot of others on here, sometimes my reading comprehension is a little lacking! Especially while still on my first cup! Your post was very timely.

Frank

 

[COLT45SA]

Reloaded many many times over? I wouldn't reuse mine beyond one match.

That statement implies that you are loading "very hot~!". If you wish to sell one of your "once-fired" brass, let me know~!

 

[butchlambert]

That statement implies that you are loading "very hot~!". If you wish to sell one of your "once-fired" brass, let me know~!

Sir, I did not say once fired. 1 weekend match. With practice that is about 250 rounds with 20 pieces of new brass. That is approx 29.2grns of V133 and 66 grain bullets in a 6ppc.

 

[Marklincoln]

Any recommendations for someone who will process 263 once fired 6MM PPC cases will be appreciated. I want them annealed, brass in the neck turned to 0.0085, and shoulders bumped to the same dimensions a a sample I will provide.
Cases are Lapua .220 Russian formed to 6MM PPC.
Thanks to any replies.

 

[COLT45SA]

I called Bruno's and talked to Paul, the owner' son. I was looking to have the exact same processing on my .262 neck 6MM PPC. He quoted me $1.25 per cartridge. I have 400 cases and it would take me forever with the potpourri of equipment I have. From decapping thru trimming, then neck sizing followed by bumping the shoulder it takes me about 20 to 30 minutes per cartridge. That rounds out to 200 hours. Buying the RIGHT equipment would cost mt way more than Paul would charge. He's got the equipment~!! Sounds like a worthwhile expenditure to me.

 

[butchlambert]

That statement implies that you are loading "very hot~!". If you wish to sell one of your "once-fired" brass, let me know~!

I gave Jay Lynn about 500 rounds used for 1 match and sold another 600. My go to load was 29 to 30 grains of 133 and 66 grain bullets.

 

[butchlambert]

I called Bruno's and talked to Paul, the owner' son. I was looking to have the exact same processing on my .262 neck 6MM PPC. He quoted me $1.25 per cartridge. I have 400 cases and it would take me forever with the potpourri of equipment I have. From decapping thru trimming, then neck sizing followed by bumping the shoulder it takes me about 20 to 30 minutes per cartridge. That rounds out to 200 hours. Buying the RIGHT equipment would cost mt way more than Paul would charge. He's got the equipment~!! Sounds like a worthwhile expenditure to me.

Sure seems a long time per cartridge.

 

[COLT45SA]

Sure seems a long time per cartridge.

All of my equipment is fairly decent stuff, Forster, 21st Century, Rock Crusher. My problem is consistency. I may trim several different pieces of brass and come up with three or four different lengths. I bump the shoulders with a Forster Neck Sizing Bump die and get variations from 1.131 to 1.137. My time is consumed checking each cartridge after readjusting my Forster trim die and with readjusting the amount of bump in the bump die.
Am I overdoing it? Should I just let thing set at a "happy medium"~? Is perfection not necessary~?

 

[Bill Norris]

Consistency with trimming comes so much easier with the Wilson trimmer and micrometer adjustment stop.

Technique with the press handle and dwell time could help with the bump variations.

When running the cases into the bushing/die always pause at bottom of press handle movement for dwell time. App. 3 seconds. And never allow press handle to bump or bounce hard at end of stroke.

 

[COLT45SA]

Consistency with trimming comes so much easier with the Wilson trimmer and micrometer adjustment stop.

Technique with the press handle and dwell time could help with the bump variations.

When running the cases into the bushing/die always pause at bottom of press handle movement for dwell time. App. 3 seconds. And never allow press handle to bump or bounce hard at end of stroke.

The Wilson trimmer sure ain't cheap. I thought I was paying too much when I bought the Forster.
I'll certainly try your recommendations for the bushing and shoulder bump timing.