Loading Blocks

under_dawg · March 11, 2009, 08:51 PM

I need to know what size drill bit I should use to make a friend a loading block for .243 and a .270. I used a 1/2" for my 30-30 and .308, and it worked fine. Is 1/2" a good size for for .243, and .270? I don't reload those those calibers so I don't have a case to use as an example. Aren't .243, .270, and .308 all based off the 30-06 (just necked down and shortened for the .308)?

SL1 · March 11, 2009, 09:55 PM

You are correct, the case heads are the same size for your buddy's cartridges and your .308.

Wish I had a buddy to make MY blocks!

SL1

under_dawg · March 12, 2009, 11:34 AM

Thanks, he found me 900 primers the other day and picked them up for me. I had som scrap plywood that is already stained, so I made a couple for myself and thought I might surprise him with one.

March 11, 2009, 08:51 PM	#1
under_dawg Senior Member Join Date: November 15, 2007 Location: Cayce, SC Posts: 222	Loading Blocks I need to know what size drill bit I should use to make a friend a loading block for .243 and a .270. I used a 1/2" for my 30-30 and .308, and it worked fine. Is 1/2" a good size for for .243, and .270? I don't reload those those calibers so I don't have a case to use as an example. Aren't .243, .270, and .308 all based off the 30-06 (just necked down and shortened for the .308)?

March 11, 2009, 09:55 PM	#2
SL1 Senior Member Join Date: November 8, 2007 Posts: 2,001	You are correct, the case heads are the same size for your buddy's cartridges and your .308. Wish I had a buddy to make MY blocks! SL1

March 12, 2009, 11:34 AM	#3
under_dawg Senior Member Join Date: November 15, 2007 Location: Cayce, SC Posts: 222	Thanks, he found me 900 primers the other day and picked them up for me. I had som scrap plywood that is already stained, so I made a couple for myself and thought I might surprise him with one.