Cases too short? 22-250

[03psd]

Can a case be too short? I was trimming necks on a bunch of brass I inherited. I was following the guidelines for a trim to length of 1.902". I found a couple cases that were as short as 1.895". All appeared at least 1x fired. I don't have an unfired piece of new brass to compare to so I dont know what the virgin length is. All my reloading manuals have a maximum length and a trim to length, none mention a minimum length. Are these shorties safe to reload if they are otherwise in good condition? 7/1000 doesn't seem like much but I thought I had better ask as I am new to the reloading game.

thanks

 

[dmgreene]

Re: Cases too short? 22-250

No problem, go ahead and shoot them. If the truth be known, the manufacturer probably found out they could cut cost by making the necks a little shorter

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David

 

[Halfnutz]

Re: Cases too short? 22-250

yep, just reload them they will lengthen after a firing or two.