I am just learning to reload .223, and I have a prob dumb question. the factory length of the case is 1.760 inches, but the trim to length is 1.75", my once fired winchester brass is 1.762, do I need to buy a trimmer or as I still good to go on this? thank you in advance Jeff
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Re: reloading newby question
You're still fine. A trimmer is necessary, but I don't trim 223 brass, it usually splits the neck first and I throw it out.
You're still fine. A trimmer is necessary, but I don't trim 223 brass, it usually splits the neck first and I throw it out.
Re: reloading newby question
I'm assuming that you have not sized it yet? I will grow a bit during thee sizing process.
But even if over SAMMI length afterwards, IF it still chambers and extract easily, then you can use it.
I can do this for one of my rifles, but the other has a shorter throat, or something, so does not work for that one, as must be book length or less.
I'm assuming that you have not sized it yet? I will grow a bit during thee sizing process.
But even if over SAMMI length afterwards, IF it still chambers and extract easily, then you can use it.
I can do this for one of my rifles, but the other has a shorter throat, or something, so does not work for that one, as must be book length or less.
Re: reloading newby question
Wilson Sinclair case trimmer has worked well for me... Nice bit of kit and priced well. I also have the base for it. I give it two thumbs up. If your only trimmer a couple hundred cases a month this will more than do the job.
This trimmer also trims the necks to a very smooth, flush surface... no crappy bite marks or rough edges.
You WILL need a trimmer at some point if you continue with this hobby... trust me
Wilson Sinclair case trimmer has worked well for me... Nice bit of kit and priced well. I also have the base for it. I give it two thumbs up. If your only trimmer a couple hundred cases a month this will more than do the job.
This trimmer also trims the necks to a very smooth, flush surface... no crappy bite marks or rough edges.
You WILL need a trimmer at some point if you continue with this hobby... trust me
