GuitarmanNick
Ultimate Member
Did my first Berdan to Boxer conversions last night. Only did 10 so I can test them before doing more of my comblock rifle brass. Started with 7.62x54R which seemed to be the easiest.
Looks like converting 7.62x25 pistol brass is going to require me to pick up a couple of things. Getting the primer pockets right can be done a couple of different ways.
Used the conversion kit from 22Reloader.com and the large rings. They required more force to install than in their video, but are tight enough to ream after removing the anvils with a .204" drill bit(an end mill would be better). Finished with a primer pocket unifier.
Primers installed and seated nicely.
Honestly, it is more of a chore to get them right, than I had hoped. Still, I wanted the ability to do this if conditions warrant so,... down the rabbit hole I went.
The good thing, is that it only needs to be done once. After that, reloading is the same as any Boxer primed brass.
Today, I will load the converted cases with my favorite recipe and bullet in hopes of getting the M-44 to the range, soon.
Looks like converting 7.62x25 pistol brass is going to require me to pick up a couple of things. Getting the primer pockets right can be done a couple of different ways.
Used the conversion kit from 22Reloader.com and the large rings. They required more force to install than in their video, but are tight enough to ream after removing the anvils with a .204" drill bit(an end mill would be better). Finished with a primer pocket unifier.
Primers installed and seated nicely.
Honestly, it is more of a chore to get them right, than I had hoped. Still, I wanted the ability to do this if conditions warrant so,... down the rabbit hole I went.
The good thing, is that it only needs to be done once. After that, reloading is the same as any Boxer primed brass.
Today, I will load the converted cases with my favorite recipe and bullet in hopes of getting the M-44 to the range, soon.