404 Jeffery Brass Question

[8x68]

I have some 450 Nitro Bell Basic brass that a friend gave me. I was going to form it into 404 Jeffery brass. Does anyone one know if I will run into problems just running it through the sizing die after trimming it, or do I need a case forming die?
Thx

 

[Gert Odendaal]

I used .375 H&H Magnum brass to fire formed 404 Jeffery brass...I think using the .450 brass will definitely be a better option to use...

 

[ve7poi]

I just purchased Hornady 404 brass with no real problems here in Canada

 

[Rob404]

Or you can go to Midway and buy new stuff

 

[8x68]

I just purchased Hornady 404 brass with no real problems here in Canada

Need any Norma 404? I have some extra sitting around.

 

[Gert Odendaal]

Fortunately the 404 Jeffery caliber rifle has become alive and popular again, mostly all brass manufacturers makes 404 Jeffery brass. Going cast bullet way is another option to enable you to shoot your 404 Jeffery frequently. Gas checks are available as well. It really is a perfect caliber to shoot and hunt with... I bought Hornady brass and it really is not that expensive...when I bought my 404 Jeffery I did experience great difficulties to acquire brass..fortunately a good friend of mine Johan Greyling( gunsmith) assist me in fire forming .375 H&H brass to fit my 404 Jeffery ..I still shoot these brass today..some people will frown on the belted brass fire formed to fit in a non belted caliber rifle..

 

[Witold Krzyżanowski]

I agree with Gert.
Witold

 

[nztimb]

I saw a number of them on another forum were using the RUM cases to make cheaper plinking brass earlier on but if the supply is better now there really is no reason not to use the proper brass. With more manufacturers seeing how well liked this cartridge is the options are better than ever. I liked Norma brass in mine. I had some RWS but found it was thinner in the neck wall than the Norma. I had my dies honed to give the least amount of brass working when sizing and had to take that into account.

 

[Gert Odendaal]

As Garry point out , this is a rifle caliber that will only grow in the future since it is a highly sought after caliber and with today`s technology it is easy to manufacture . Re-loading dies and brass is readily available..I used the Hornady dies and it works well.

 

[fsrmg1]

Lots of good 404 brass out there now. Suggest trading your 450 brass for some might be the easiest option.

 

[GuttormG]

I saw a number of them on another forum were using the RUM cases to make cheaper plinking brass

375RUM can be formed to 404jeffery? If so I need to go and buy some cheap cases...