Reloading for 308 in an sps-v. If the brass length is between 2.005 and 2.015 do you need to trim it to 2.005 or can you leave and just trim when over 2.015? I have been trimming to min. length every time and wondering if I could reduce my time by not trimming each time.
Re: Case trimming?
thats what i do. same rifle, you probably have a long chamber like most rem factorys
thats what i do. same rifle, you probably have a long chamber like most rem factorys
Re: Case trimming?
shoot till comfortable you will not exceed the max length , no need to trim every time or you may go crazy!!!!!!!
shoot till comfortable you will not exceed the max length , no need to trim every time or you may go crazy!!!!!!!
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They sell a insert that is put into a over trimmed case to measure your chambers length. If you do not know I would trim as you have been doing. Recent thread here that showed a very dangerous situation that might have been caused by a long case.
They sell a insert that is put into a over trimmed case to measure your chambers length. If you do not know I would trim as you have been doing. Recent thread here that showed a very dangerous situation that might have been caused by a long case.
Re: Case trimming?
that would be a good way of knowing when you have to trim
that would be a good way of knowing when you have to trim
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I trim every time, Not sure 100% why, but if I don't I get all freaked out. I also count my brass and seperate it into 100 or 200 count bags for bulk stuff or into 50 round plastic boxes.
I think I have OCD.
Obsessive Cartridge Disorder.
I don't think it's a bad case though, (no pun intended) because I don't sort by case wieght...any more.
As long as no one mentions neck thickness I think I'll be alright.
BTW Sinclair sells the insert(s) mentioned above, and I believe Frankford Arsenal makes a set.
Halfnutz
I trim every time, Not sure 100% why, but if I don't I get all freaked out. I also count my brass and seperate it into 100 or 200 count bags for bulk stuff or into 50 round plastic boxes.
I think I have OCD.
Obsessive Cartridge Disorder.
I don't think it's a bad case though, (no pun intended) because I don't sort by case wieght...any more.
BTW Sinclair sells the insert(s) mentioned above, and I believe Frankford Arsenal makes a set.
Halfnutz
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I would much rather load and shoot next to an OCD buddy than a careless one. Keep doing things the way you do.
You probably won't want to shoot next to me though, I only trim my 308 cases every 3-5 firings these days.
I would much rather load and shoot next to an OCD buddy than a careless one. Keep doing things the way you do.
You probably won't want to shoot next to me though, I only trim my 308 cases every 3-5 firings these days.
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http://www.optimalchargeweight.embarqspace.com/#/ocw-load-recipes/4533485759
go to the tools of the trade pages and see what this dude suggests for new reloaders...some good tips, especially the 0000 steel wool trick, saves me loads of time and money
http://www.optimalchargeweight.embarqspace.com/#/ocw-load-recipes/4533485759
go to the tools of the trade pages and see what this dude suggests for new reloaders...some good tips, especially the 0000 steel wool trick, saves me loads of time and money
Re: Case trimming?
I'm with Bill, I only trim when it gets close to max length (less than ~.005 from max). I've had cases that were full length sized come back shorter after firing then before - I imagine the brass stretched to fill the chamber and some of the brass came from the neck area so definitely no point trimming every time if it doesn't need it. I've also found if I meausured before and after full length sizing that the expander ball caused some stretch. Neck sizing with a collet die does not seem to add any stretch so I think it saves some trimming time. Still, can't wait until I can afford a Giraud trimmer, that thing looks sweet!!
I'm with Bill, I only trim when it gets close to max length (less than ~.005 from max). I've had cases that were full length sized come back shorter after firing then before - I imagine the brass stretched to fill the chamber and some of the brass came from the neck area so definitely no point trimming every time if it doesn't need it. I've also found if I meausured before and after full length sizing that the expander ball caused some stretch. Neck sizing with a collet die does not seem to add any stretch so I think it saves some trimming time. Still, can't wait until I can afford a Giraud trimmer, that thing looks sweet!!
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you gotta trim 'em too?
you gotta trim 'em too?
Re: Case trimming?
Make your own measure scroll down to case trimming.
http://www.varmintal.com/arelo.htm
Make your own measure scroll down to case trimming.
http://www.varmintal.com/arelo.htm
