348 Winchester

[Brickman301]

So, I’m kicking around the idea to start casting and reloading for the Winchester 348.

I have the reloading dies, primers, powders, and I’m looking into getting a custom made bullet mold made.

What I’m having trouble finding is the brass.
It might be a long shot, but if anyone has any 348 brass they like to get rid, I’d be interested.

I’ve been looking at old reloading manuals, and found some info, but if anyone here loads for the 348 I’d appreciate any information or pointers you could give me.

 

[dist1646]

Buffalo Arms has starline brass in stock.

 

[Brickman301]

Buffalo Arms has starline brass in stock.

Showing out of stock for me.

Search results for: 'starline 348 winchester brass'

www.buffaloarms.com

 

[Uncle Duke]

Showing out of stock for me.

Search results for: 'starline 348 winchester brass'

www.buffaloarms.com

Me too. I would guess that it doesn't take much in the way of orders to quickly clear the shelves of whatever small stock becomes available.

 

[pre64hunter]

Try the Anique Gun Show this weekend at Timonium. If you have a 348 then it will be worth the trip if you've never been before.
Did they make a 348 in anything other than the Winchester 71 ?

 

[Rockzilla]

Just a thought check at the Castboolits forum, there "mighr" be some there. "Unigue" stuff gets posted for sale some times


Don't know if legit or not..but
And it aint cheap...

Hornady Brass 348 Winchester Unprimed

Hornady Brass 348Win Unprimed 20/5Tight Wall Concentricity - Concentricity helps to ensure proper bullet seating in both the case and the chamber of your firearm. Higher concentricity also aids in a uniform release of the bullet on firing for optimal velocity and accuracy. - Uniform Case Wall...

www.lg-outdoors.com

You may want to check out Hibid auction site, some of the auctions has old stuff.

-Rock

 

[Biggfoot44]

I'll bite .

Cast bullets and the .348 are a mature thing . What unique features did you have in mind , not met by the classic molds from Lyman , RCBS , NOI , etc ?

 

[Brickman301]

Try the Anique Gun Show this weekend at Timonium. If you have a 348 then it will be worth the trip if you've never been before.
Did they make a 348 in anything other than the Winchester 71 ?

Thanks, I was just thinking that might be a place to find some. Plus I haven’t been to that show for a few years. If nothing else, it’s a good excuse to go.

 

[Brickman301]

Just a thought check at the Castboolits forum, there "mighr" be some there. "Unigue" stuff gets posted for sale some times


Don't know if legit or not..but
And it aint cheap...

Hornady Brass 348 Winchester Unprimed

Hornady Brass 348Win Unprimed 20/5Tight Wall Concentricity - Concentricity helps to ensure proper bullet seating in both the case and the chamber of your firearm. Higher concentricity also aids in a uniform release of the bullet on firing for optimal velocity and accuracy. - Uniform Case Wall...

www.lg-outdoors.com

You may want to check out Hibid auction site, some of the auctions has old stuff.

-Rock

Thanks for the tips. I’m a member over at cast bullets, but haven’t posted in years. I did a Quick Look the other day, and came up with nothing. Maybe I’ll post in the “want to buy” section.

Never thought about Hibid, I’ll do some looking. I’ll also check out that link.
Thanks.

 

[Brickman301]

I'll bite .

Cast bullets and the .348 are a mature thing . What unique features did you have in mind , not met by the classic molds from Lyman , RCBS , NOI , etc ?

RCBS, and Lyman no longer make molds for 348. Some are sizing larger bullets down to to work, but I don’t want to go that route. MP , who makes very nice molds don’t support the caliber either. Accurate molds do, but at that point you might as well go custom. I’ve been in contact with a mould maker, and he said he can make me a 2 cavity mould, with 2 different bullets. One is 220 grain flat base bullet, good for milder loads, and the other is 245 grain gas check bullet. With this mold, I can cover everything I think I will need.
I’ve been looking on eBay for old Moulds for a while now, and haven’t come across any yet.

 

[dist1646]

Showing out of stock for me.

Search results for: 'starline 348 winchester brass'

www.buffaloarms.com

I checked just before posting and it was showing in stock. Oh well.

 

[Brickman301]

I checked just before posting and it was showing in stock. Oh well.

Yeah, I’ve been searching the internet, for a while for 348 and 44-40. When they show up, they don’t last long. Eventually, I’ll get lucky.
I have brass for the 44-40, but I’m always looking to add a few more.
Thanks again.

 

[Uncle Duke]

Try the Anique Gun Show this weekend at Timonium. If you have a 348 then it will be worth the trip if you've never been before.
Did they make a 348 in anything other than the Winchester 71 ?

No. The 71 was the only rifle made to chamber 348Win.

 

[Biggfoot44]

Well . there was the Browning 71 ...

 

[dist1646]

US Guns and Ammo shows in stock.

 

[Brickman301]

The Winchester 71 and Browning 71, are the only two production rifles that use the 348.

On 2nd thought, maybe cimmaron/Uberti, came out with a reproduction of the model 71?

The one that I’m planning on casting/reloading for is a Browning. Just a well built as the Winchester, the action is almost as smooth, but the accuracy is typically better.

 

[Brickman301]

US Guns and Ammo shows in stock.

Umm…. Have you ordered from them in the past? The site looks kinda like a scam. A goggle search, kinda indicates the same thing. If someone here has used them and they are good to go, let me know.

 

[dist1646]

Umm…. Have you ordered from them in the past? The site looks kinda like a scam. A goggle search, kinda indicates the same thing. If someone here has used them and they are good to go, let me know.

No, have not ordered from them, just turned up on a search.

 

[Brickman301]

No, have not ordered from them, just turned up on a search.

I appreciate the help. seems to be more than a few scam sites out there. Paying with Venmo and other payments like that, are mostly scams.
Thanks again for the help.

 

[tloc45]

Hello - I have couple bags of brass with at least 50 unfired cases in unopened bag / new redding dies / couple boxes hornady 220 bullets / shell holders. . If you’re interested .
i will never use them .