Making a 9x18 Makarov From a 9x19 NATO/Luger

Converting a 9x19 NATO to a 9x18 Makarov. It's very easy and will save you a lot of money. 9x9 or as it's commonly called just the 9mm is all over ranges and gun clubs across the nation, it's free and you can make 9x18mm brass out of it.

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[stevec6977]

What other dies do you need besides the standard 9 x 18 dies?

[ammosmith]

@stevec6977 That's it. 9x18mm dies and you're gold.

[Swagman00]

Brilliant. Simply brilliant.

[ammosmith]

@Swagman00 Thank you!!

[sirjacobthe8]

how much does that lathe cost

[ammosmith]

@sirjacobthe8 Around $45

[tafino]

Outstanding video. Very concise and good terminology.

I learned! Thx

[Swagman00]

@1979rdg The whole problem is finding brass cased 9x18. Sure you can use steel case, one time use 9x18 Wolf or Ulynosk but why? Brass case ammo will always trump steel in accuracy, wildcat rounds and cost (long run).

[BackwoodsArsenal]

Thank you sooo much. This will save me some serious cash. I paid $24 for a pack of 50 at Gander mt the other day. The saddest part is that's the cheapest in town.

But just one thing. It's Makarov, not Markerov bro. Haha, it's a little querk, I know. Its just sandpaper in my ears

[14wordsforlife]

@1979rdg $20 a box of 50 is what I pay in Portland, Oregon for Hungarian made Fiocchi which has reloadable brass cases which are loaded really on the Wimpy side 950 fps. I have worked up loads for my CZ-82 that chronograph at 1125 fps which brings the load up to +P standards which seems safe in my CZ-82 which is all steel. Do Not use anything this Hot in the Aluminum frame FEG 63 EVER! I use Accurate Arms #5 Powder and worked up .1 grain at a time shooting 10 Rounds at each step up. GO SLOW!