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Case Length Gauge Tolerance

Posted: 11 Feb 2019 10:03
by Ohio3Wheels
I just picked up a 44 Mag CLG and noticed that the card shows a trim length between 1.265 and 1.285. The way they are made I don't see how they can vary unless this is an indication of manufacturing tolerance. Two hundreds isn't a lot but in some crimping operation it could make a difference. Slow day waiting for mail delivery my 38-55 is due today according to USPS tracking.

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Re: Case Length Gauge Tolerance

Posted: 11 Feb 2019 13:10
by Ranch Dog
I'm not sure if this will help, but here is how I get what I want: https://www.lee-loader.com/viewtopic.ph ... 053&p=8571

Re: Case Length Gauge Tolerance

Posted: 11 Feb 2019 18:41
by Et2ss
Ranch Dog wrote:I'm not sure if this will help, but here is how I get what I want: https://www.lee-loader.com/viewtopic.ph ... 053&p=8571

Does Lee not make carbide cutters? It would cost more, but would last a heck of a lot longer before dulling.


@Ohio3Wheels What 38-55 do you have?

Re: Case Length Gauge Tolerance

Posted: 11 Feb 2019 19:06
by Ohio3Wheels
Et2ss wrote:
Ranch Dog wrote:I'm not sure if this will help, but here is how I get what I want: https://www.lee-loader.com/viewtopic.ph ... 053&p=8571

Does Lee not make carbide cutters? It would cost more, but would last a heck of a lot longer before dulling.


@Ohio3Wheels What 38-55 do you have?
I had a J M Marlin 30/30 re-bored and chambered to 38-55 and it didn't get here today.

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