218 Bee
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All handloading data posted on Full-Bore UK from 23/2/2021 must reference the published pressure tested data it was sourced from, posts without such verification will be removed.
Any existing data without such a reference should be treated as suspect and not used.
Use reloading information posted here at your own risk. This forum (http://www.full-bore.co.uk) is not responsible for any property damage or personal injury as a consequence of using reloading data posted here, the information is individual members findings and observations only. Always verify the load data and be absolutely sure your firearm can handle the load, especially older ones. If in doubt start low and work your way up.
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Re: 218 Bee
Late 1930s Winchester cartridge based on a necked down 25-20 case which is a necked down 32-20 so that is the real parent case.
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Re: 218 Bee
Just a heads up to any 218 Bee owners or potential owners, Brownell's currently have Hornady 218 Bee cases in stock and will ship to the UK when ordered through their Brownell's UK gateway.
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Re: 218 Bee
Hannams still list them as in stock as well.
In 1978 I was told by my grand dad that the secret to rifle accuracy is, a quality bullet, fired down a quality barrel..... How has that changed?
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Re: 218 Bee
Hannams haven't had them in for at least the past 5 years, that is the time I have had them on back order and the last time I was in last week I was told no-one makes them any more!?!?!
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Re: 218 Bee
How difficult are they to make from .32-20? I wouldn’t have thought a massive issue. Three FL sizing dies and a trimmer...
I had a variation for a Bee, but never filled it as I found a second .25-20. Still on the list of “one day”...
I had a variation for a Bee, but never filled it as I found a second .25-20. Still on the list of “one day”...
In 1978 I was told by my grand dad that the secret to rifle accuracy is, a quality bullet, fired down a quality barrel..... How has that changed?
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Re: 218 Bee
Yes 32-20 is the parent case and cases can be made, it is just thin walls and variable brittleness, anneal well beforehand, can lead to a high attrition rate which then pushes up the brass cost even with Starline 32-20 only being £28/100. When I have been stuck for brass I will do it but if I can buy them first then the easier route for me.
I used a 25 die as an interim step.
BTW ordered some 25-35 brass at the same time for my Savage 99.
I used a 25 die as an interim step.
BTW ordered some 25-35 brass at the same time for my Savage 99.
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Oh, nice!!!dromia wrote: BTW ordered some 25-35 brass at the same time for my Savage 99.
In 1978 I was told by my grand dad that the secret to rifle accuracy is, a quality bullet, fired down a quality barrel..... How has that changed?
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Re: 218 Bee
Far too many guns clapclapSim G wrote:Oh, nice!!!dromia wrote: BTW ordered some 25-35 brass at the same time for my Savage 99.
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There is no such thing.
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