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[unicom]

You might want to start a separate thread with your trim/load questions so they are easier to parse and respond to without the clutter of the everyday posts. Just a thought.

If you exceed the maximum case length, trim to no less than the maximum case length. Usually there is a recommended trim to length that splits the min/mas of the SAAMI spec for that caliber. Just to be sure you are talking about case length and not cartridge length.

Great idea. Thanks


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[orbitup]

Added 200 more to the bunny box. I don't think I'll run out anytime soon.

 

[rotor]

I ran two new brass through the resizing die. Hornady and lee manual says overall case length of 1.368 and I’m getting 1.3715. Should I trim, reset the die or am I good to go being 2 thousandth of an inch longer if my math is right?


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This is why I use a case gauge. Run the case through the deprime/resize die and put in the case gauge. You can easily see if the case is too long/short/or just right. Were your too long cases new brass? I personally have never had to resize any pistol brass. I should have said I never check for case length. I always resize. Rifle is a different matter but again a case gauge tells you what you need to know. If you use one do not push the case up from the primer side, measure with it flat on a table. I use a case gauge for everything I reload.

 

[dee]

Went through a move recently and remodel but finally getting my room close to done. Got 3 presses mounted and a few of my goodies scattered about. Did take a break long enough last weekend to go unload some 6 creed at a match down at triple c last Sunday but have been back at it all week in the afternoon's.

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[robertc1024]

That is way too clean for a reloading bench. Very nice.

 

[Dancing Heretik]

Let him finish staining the wood first, will ya?

 

[avvidclif]

I ran two new brass through the resizing die. Hornady and lee manual says overall case length of 1.368 and I’m getting 1.3715. Should I trim, reset the die or am I good to go being 2 thousandth of an inch longer if my math is right?


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That's 3.5/1000. ReCalibrate your measuring stick.

 

[benenglish]

Somebody likes R23.

Seriously, that's very nice, especially because it's so roomy.

 

[rp-]

That's 47/1000. ReCalibrate your measuring stick.

Glad you fixed that. It broke my brain for a few minutes.

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[Charlie]

Went through a move recently and remodel but finally getting my room close to done. Got 3 presses mounted and a few of my goodies scattered about. Did take a break long enough last weekend to go unload some 6 creed at a match down at triple c last Sunday but have been back at it all week in the afternoon's. View attachment 203148

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Very nice!

 

[avvidclif]

Glad you fixed that. It broke my brain for a few minutes.

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Mine too.

 

[dee]

Somebody likes R23.

Seriously, that's very nice, especially because it's so roomy.

I love 23 in 6 creed. Basically doubles the usable barrel life over the common 4350 burn rate powders.

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[Reinz]

Went through a move recently and remodel but finally getting my room close to done. Got 3 presses mounted and a few of my goodies scattered about. Did take a break long enough last weekend to go unload some 6 creed at a match down at triple c last Sunday but have been back at it all week in the afternoon's. View attachment 203148

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Love that old A2 press. Glad to see that beefy old bad boy still in use.

 

[dee]

Love that old A2 press. Glad to see that beefy old bad boy still in use.

I inherited it from my grandfather. Sadly I only really use it to deprime on. It has a pin that is binding a little and causes some run out. Called rcbs and was informed I was out of luck on parts since due to its age. Being the sentimental value it had I opted to not send it off to exchange.

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[Reinz]

I inherited it from my grandfather. Sadly I only really use it to deprime on. It has a pin that is binding a little and causes some run out. Called rcbs and was informed I was out of luck on parts since due to its age. Being the sentimental value it had I opted to not send it off to exchange.

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Too bad it’s not tip top. But at least you get to use something from your GF like that.

 

[benenglish]

I love 23 in 6 creed. Basically doubles the usable barrel life over the common 4350 burn rate powders.

I didn't know that. Thank you very much.

 

[TxStetson]

I inherited it from my grandfather. Sadly I only really use it to deprime on. It has a pin that is binding a little and causes some run out. Called rcbs and was informed I was out of luck on parts since due to its age. Being the sentimental value it had I opted to not send it off to exchange.

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Can it be disassembled and rebuilt so that it runs smoothly and becomes usable again? Cleaning, polishing, and replacing worn pins shouldn’t be that difficult or expensive.

 

[unicom]

That's 3.5/1000. ReCalibrate your measuring stick.

More like Recalibrate my brain.. I have a gauge on order from midway USA.


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[unicom]

This is why I use a case gauge. Run the case through the deprime/resize die and put in the case gauge. You can easily see if the case is too long/short/or just right. Were your too long cases new brass? I personally have never had to resize any pistol brass. I should have said I never check for case length. I always resize. Rifle is a different matter but again a case gauge tells you what you need to know. If you use one do not push the case up from the primer side, measure with it flat on a table. I use a case gauge for everything I reload.

The were new cases from Hornady and I found out they shorted me one case from the factory. So I only 49 instead of 50. I also learned I need a trimming die made for the caliber I’m trimming


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[dee]

Can it be disassembled and rebuilt so that it runs smoothly and becomes usable again? Cleaning, polishing, and replacing worn pins shouldn’t be that difficult or expensive.

I've looked at it but not sure its worthwhile with the big redding and Pacific being useful. I love how it kicks primers out in a more consistent manner than most out the bottom of the ram. The Redding will but reall needs a tube too do it better.

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