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**James K** · December 3, 2012, 06:31 PM

I have been told (I have not done it myself) that 6.5 Japanese cases can also be made from .30-40 Krag or .303 British by resizing and trimming and then reducing the rim diameter and thickness. Based on similar work I have done, the necks would also have to be reamed to prevent excess pressures.

Jim

December 3, 2012, 06:31 PM	#12
James K Staff Join Date: March 17, 1999 Posts: 16,409	I have been told (I have not done it myself) that 6.5 Japanese cases can also be made from .30-40 Krag or .303 British by resizing and trimming and then reducing the rim diameter and thickness. Based on similar work I have done, the necks would also have to be reamed to prevent excess pressures. Jim __________________ Jim K