Using 30-06 brass in an 8X60S rifle

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24 March 2005, 16:56

HP Shooter

Using 30-06 brass in an 8X60S rifle

Does the bolt need any modifications, since the rim diameter of the 30-06 is .473" and that of the 8X60 is .470"?

24 March 2005, 17:21

jeffeosso

HP.
i doubt the bolt would be the issue, rather then chamber...

.003 thickness is less than a sheet of paper, but might not swage down...

jeffe

opinions vary band of bubbas and STC hunting Club

Information on Ammoguide about
the416AR, 458AR, 470AR, 500AR
What is an AR round? Case Drawings 416-458-470AR and 500AR.
476AR,
http://www.weaponsmith.com

24 March 2005, 21:33

Stonecreek

The .30-06 and 8x60 have the same nominal head diameter. You will find them listed variously as running from .468" to .475" or so, with most specification calling for .470" to .473". There will be more variation in the actual chambers from one gun to another than the .003" variation in specs. Use '06 brass in your 8x60 with confidence.

An '06 bolt face will usually even accept a 6.5x55 Swede without alteration, even though the Swede is speced at .480" in most references.

24 March 2005, 21:36

Terry Blauwkamp

It works just fine, I've made lots of them.

24 March 2005, 22:52

HP Shooter

Thanks guys. Now rifles chambered in 8X60 look a whole lot more attractive.

Man, I love these obscure European calibers...

25 March 2005, 01:48

WVFred

HP Shooter,
I have a Sako in 8x60 for sale.If you're interested send me a message.
Fred

25 March 2005, 02:46

<9.3x62>

You can get RWS brass from

http://www.huntingtons.com/CasesRWS.html

Good stuff, JTIMI...

25 March 2005, 02:50

Jens

WVFred,
Is Your Sako chambered for the 8x60 or 8X60S ie,
.318 bullets or ,323?

(i have an 8x60S in a MS 1950)

//Jens