| 3DogMike |
| (.400 member) |
| 29/05/20 01:26 PM |
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Re: 6.5x53R from Buffalo Arms (USA)
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You guys peaked my interest so I just went and measured some military rounds I have. None were date marked but half were FN and the other half were AI or A1. Both measured .060-063. Neither had any additional taper or chamfer at the edge. Certainly nothing approaching .049. It did appear that the edges were broken or rounded ever so slightly but nothing more.
I use reformed Greek military 303 brass for my cases and they measure out at about .060 and feed a bit snug in Dutch clips. I don't think .070 would feed in any of the clips I have.
The .060 rims fit just fine in my 1892/3 Gibbs. Maybe .070 would fit but I never thought about it as I headspace off the shoulder.
Dearmer,
Thanks for the input. Every bit helps.
As a side note:
I attempted to do a polite, but pointed, mention of their (historically documented as larger) questionable .049” rim 6.5x53R “product review” on the Buffalo Arms Product page.
They (moderator) did not accept the review...no dice...says a lot I’d guess.
(Were I Buffalo Arms I would do some research and maybe just eat the cost of junking their run of questionable “thin rim“ brass.....as they say, “pride goeth before the fall”?
My 2˘ worth.
- Mike