Giraud Power Trimmer (Cutter Head/Case Holder Question)

[mrobles3808]

I am currently having a 6br ackley (6bra) built and want to make sure my reloading gear is up to date when I receive the rifle. I currently have the Giraud power case trimmer and would love to trim the 6bra brass with it. The problem is, this case holder is not an option to purchase on their site and was wondering if I could use another 6mm case holder Giraud currently produces. I'm thinking a standard 6br case holder would work, but with the 40 degree shoulder, I'm just not sure. Let me know what you think/have experience with.

Thank you,

Mark

 

[Milo 2.5]

Could you not buy the blank and have the smith ream it with the same reamer he cuts your chamber with?

 

[mrobles3808]

I will definitely entertain that option.

 

[towerofpower93]

I believe Doug also has an option where you can send him three sized cases and he can make you a case holder.

 

[Sheldon N]

FWIW, all my 6BRA cases blew out super consistent in length right at 1.550 +/- 0.001, and I've not seen much case growth at all. My 5x fired brass is maybe 0.003 or 0.004 longer, so less than 0.001 growth per firing.

I've never trimmed any of the brass, just chamfer deburr. I have a Giraud and no plans at this point to buy a case holder for the BRA.

 

[JWG284]

I don’t see why a Dasher case holder wouldn’t work with it backed off the .080” from where a dasher would contact cutter.