16 February 2004, 14:14
Antlers9.3 X 62 Shellholder???
I've just started loading up my first-ever batch of 9.3 X 62 and have run into something confusing. I've got Lee shellholders and assumed that I should use the same shellholder as the 30/06 cases (this is consistent with the shellholder recommended on the Redding die box); the Lee shellholder set doesnt list the 9.3 X 62. The Graf case will go in the shellholder, but only goes in with some effort. I went thru the whole set of shellholders and the one that fits best is the same one recommended for 220 Swift, 225 Win, and 6.5 Jap. Is this the one I should use? What's up with this?

16 February 2004, 14:28
tiggertateThe 9.3 is a slightly larger base (about a thousandth if I recall)than the 30-06 and does not match any other standard American caliber. That is why its not best practice to neck up 3006 brass to 9.3 x 62.
16 February 2004, 14:22
waxmanThe Lee #3 works for the 9.3x62
16 February 2004, 15:28
mstarlingMay be so, but the same shell holder that works for 243, 308, and 30-06 works fine for both Norma and Graf 9.3x62 brass.
16 February 2004, 22:43
Andre MertensRCBS 3, Lee 10, Lyman 2, Redding 1. All work with Norma cases.
16 February 2004, 19:30
AntlersMike, maybe for the RCBS or Redding shellholders, but my Lee shellholder does not work well (could be just something specific to mine??).
Waxman, I tried the #3 and it worked ok, but the #10 seemed to work better, so that's what I used. Thanks to all who responded!

17 February 2004, 11:22
1894It depends on the brass!
Lapua goes into standard lee #2 ie 30-06
RWS is just too big - I find the 6.5x55 shell holder perfect for these.