338 lapua case trimming

[Grizzdude]

After how many firings do you guys find u need to case trim the .338 lapua case?

 

[desertHK]

Re: 338 lapua case trimming

Depending on you nex vs FL resize. Always a good idea to check that as part of your reloading. 338LM is a high pressure cartridge with lots of power!!! Stay safe

 

[ChrisGarrett]

Re: 338 lapua case trimming

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Grizzdude</div><div class="ubbcode-body">After how many firings do you guys find u need to case trim the .338 lapua case? </div></div>

When they get longer than your particular throat can tolerate.

Chris

 

[High Binder]

Re: 338 lapua case trimming

I use the RCBS three way trimmer and trim all of my brass after each firing. It's probably overkill but I'm an engineer and pretty anal so...

 

[Grizzdude]

Re: 338 lapua case trimming

So what would be a decent case trimmer? I see Wilson trimmers for around $60 at midwayusa, or should I get something like the Redding 2400 which spins the actual case instead of the blade and has a micrometer? What do you guys prefer? I don't know much about the different trimmers on the market and I only want to buy once. Thanks

 

[ChrisGarrett]

Re: 338 lapua case trimming

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Grizzdude</div><div class="ubbcode-body">So what would be a decent case trimmer? I see Wilson trimmers for around $60 at midwayusa, or should I get something like the Redding 2400 which spins the actual case instead of the blade and has a micrometer? What do you guys prefer? I don't know much about the different trimmers on the market and I only want to buy once. Thanks </div></div>

I've used a Lyman Universal Chuck with power drill adapter bar and it's been fine for 17 years. I have to campher and deburr, but that's what my RCBS Trim Mate is for.

I'm not super anal about trimming to the Nth degree.

Chris