Making 7VAR brass from 7.62 NATO

By Keith Barker

Detailed example of my process of making 7VAR brass from 7.62 NATO
useing a .260 Rem die to pre-form the case before forming to 7VAR.

Steps:

• Anneal Brass -- flame at approx 1.6 inches up from base
• Form with 260 rem die
• Form with 7 VAR die with out expander
• Cut case to 1.65 inch +/- form with 7var die with t26 expander
• Ream necks with 257 reamer trim to 1.596-1.6
• Form with 7 VAR die with expander
• Turn necks to .0125-.0135
• Tumble clean
• Anneal

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