8mm Steyr components?

BogeyB · 05-04-2009, 09:38 PM

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

Mike

sheepherder · 05-04-2009, 10:38 PM

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

azlaw · 05-11-2009, 04:10 AM

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.

H

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sheepherder Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: ...on the 'ol Erie Canal... Posts: 8,183 Thanks: 1,400 Thanked 4,442 Times in 2,330 Posts	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

05-11-2009, 04:10 AM	#3
azlaw User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 204 Thanks: 1 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	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. H