Jackaroo wrote:After a Case Trimmer Recommendation, I will be trimming 30-30, .303 and .45-70.
What a good one to buy that comes with everything in the one purchase (Is that possible)?
Jackaroo wrote:Thanks....just so I get this right.
I need the die for each calibre (and in the future if I add another calibre just buy another die)?
And the ONE handle?
I think I have mondayitis or at least my brain does.
in2anity wrote:For some time, as a cheap yet reasonably convenient entry point, I used the following:
- Lee Cutter with Ball Grip (universal) approx $30AUD
- Lee Cutter and Lock Stud (universal) approx $17AUD
- Lee Case Length Gauge (one for each caliber) approx $13AUD / each caliber.
Lock the lock stud in your cordless drill, hold the ball in your other hand, squeeze them together on the oversized shell, until brass material is no longer being cut (spec length reached). BINGO BANG-GO.
Use a nice deburring tool (such as the lyman) to cleanup and slightly bevel the cut mouth, for seating.
After that, I used the bench mounted Hornady tool - that's ok too although not really that much faster.... just a bit easier on your hands.
Nowadays I use Little Crow Gunworks "World's Finest Trimmer" in my drill press, or lathe. I have one for 308 and 223; my two primary competition calibers. This saves me a helluva-lotta time each week.
bladeracer wrote:I prefer the Lee Quick Trim dies, very quick, no adjusting required.
Size all your brass, swap in the QT die, run your brass up into it and spin the cutting handle a few times.
Cuts them all to a consistent length very quickly.
The .303 stretches so much I run them through the trim die every time - keeps them all at 2.217".
No1_49er wrote:Can't say that I've ever had that problem.
ALL my brass belongs to ONE rifle i.e., fire-formed to that rifle. Have several boxes (MTM) dedicated to each of my several 303's.
Only need to neck size each time.
No1_49er wrote:bladeracer wrote:I prefer the Lee Quick Trim dies, very quick, no adjusting required.
Size all your brass, swap in the QT die, run your brass up into it and spin the cutting handle a few times.
Cuts them all to a consistent length very quickly.
The .303 stretches so much I run them through the trim die every time - keeps them all at 2.217".
Can't say that I've ever had that problem.
ALL my brass belongs to ONE rifle i.e., fire-formed to that rifle. Have several boxes (MTM) dedicated to each of my several 303's.
Only need to neck size each time.
in2anity wrote:No1_49er wrote:Can't say that I've ever had that problem.
ALL my brass belongs to ONE rifle i.e., fire-formed to that rifle. Have several boxes (MTM) dedicated to each of my several 303's.
Only need to neck size each time.
Indeed. I bet he's FLS, which is not a common approach for the rear-locking 303. Every Service shooter I know simply neck sizes and pairs their brass to their own 303 action. I had hardly any stretch when I was shooting 303, neck sizing only. Then I saw the light and started shooting Mauser
bladeracer wrote:You lose the bet then
I haven't had to bump the shoulders yet so these have only been neck-sized.
But you shoot reduced loads don't you, with 150gn bullets?
My reduced loads haven't seen any measurable case stretch.
Blr243 wrote:Are 4570 cases goin to grow ?
Blr243 wrote:Are 4570 cases goin to grow ?
dnedative wrote:
6 for me; That was out of my old range gun but, new barrel now.
No external signs
deye243 wrote:Ok I have been around the block a few times I have had the RCBS hornady the usual brands buy Once cry once just buy the forster .
https://www.brtshooterssupply.com.au/pr ... e-trimmer/
I have been using this for several years and it has not been hurting my long-range shooting .
it is up to you I am not one for buying cheap crap and then upgrading later after that , just buy quality first don't look back.
It is like this really flash term they have today entry-level I do not buy that one , neither did my kids they just kept saving and bought quality from day 1 man are they happy they did not muck around with rubbish .
Up to you , how much money do you have buy quality first up money well spent I don't see the value in buying cheap stuff and then upgrading later .
I was stung back in the 80s never again .