Getting creative with the ammo shortage

[Bigtanker]

An empty .40 S&W case turned into a .44 mag bullet.

Interesting.

 

[Dingleberry]

Very interesting, wonder what other uses can be discovered?

 

[DoggyDaddy]

I seem to remember seeing this done before, but I think it was with a different caliber. Definitely creative!

 

[Chance]

There is/was a set of tools to convert 22lr brass to .223 bullets using lead rod as the core.
Blackmon Swaging System

http://bulletswagingsupply.com/main%20price%20sheet.pdf

 

[Ingomike]

Now if the magician can make a primer...

 

[rosejm]

Pretty neat!

Is this just an exercise in metal forming? Or is there a concern that projectiles will someday become the limiting factor in making cartridges?

 

[Kozaturf]

Pretty neat!

Is this just an exercise in metal forming? Or is there a concern that projectiles will someday become the limiting factor in making cartridges?

Could be a bit of both. Depending on what is needed to form the end of the casing this would take away some issues people have with casting their own bullets. No leading of the barrel from cast bullets, probably open up to a wider variety of lead composition than casting allows and no issues from poor casts.

 

[Chance]

Now if the magician can make a primer...

That is actually available also. The compound thats available for reloading rim fire can also be used in the conventional Boxer primer design

 

[El Conquistador]

very nice thanks for sharing

 

[4651feeder]

I learned last nite a .380 can be chambered and fired in a 9, it just won't eject the spent case.
Would like you to believe I was testing for a SHTF scenario.....
But if I'm being truthful it was not having my glasses on while loading the mags.

 

[Chance]

I learned last nite a .380 can be chambered and fired in a 9, it just won't eject the spent case.
Would like you to believe I was testing for a SHTF scenario.....
But if I'm being truthful it was not having my glasses on while loading the mags.

And can frequently split the .380 case

 

[Magyars]

Now if the magician can make a primer...

Here ya go......

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[Chance]

Here ya go......

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I have accumulated probably 6-8 pounds of spent primers....just because.

 

[HonkieKowboy]

Very interesting, wonder what other uses can be discovered?

Easy trick is .223 brass into 9mm or tokarev brass. However the case wall is kinda thick so there's a good chance it doesn't chamber anyways.

 

[Greffy]

I've heard of a guy making .375 (H&H) bullets from .223 Rem brass. Also saw where someone made .30 caliber bullets from 5.7 X 28 brass. Not match grade, more plinking accuracy, but are possibilities depending on what pressing urgencies you might encounter.

 

[DadSmith]

So all you need is wheel weight lead pour it into a 40S&W case load it and shoot it? Aim I missing any steps?

 

[sheepdog697]

That’s pretty slick.

 

[NKBJ]

Shortage? What shortage?