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Unread 05-04-2009, 08:38 PM   #1
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Default 8mm Steyr components?

Does anyone know where I can get bullets/brass for the 8mm Styer?

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Make From: .30 Carbine cartridge

Cut case to .750", ID neck ream, F/L size, length trim & chamfer to .740" OAL.

Use .323 unsized bullets.

- From Handloaders Manual of Cartridge Conversions
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We are looking at this same project. No production brass is currently available. It appears that there are two starting points for brass: 32-20, and 30 Carbine. Bottom line: 30 Carbine is a better duplicate of the original case, but the 32-20 is easier to make without costly tooling. RCBS catalogs a "forcing die" set to convert 30 Carbine - it is very expensive, however, no machining is required beyond shortening the case. The 32-20 solution involves laborious machining the rim, but no swaging is involved. Take your pick.

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