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
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
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Re: Case Length Gauge Tolerance
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?
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Re: Case Length Gauge Tolerance
I had a J M Marlin 30/30 re-bored and chambered to 38-55 and it didn't get here today.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?
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Curt.......makin' smoke and raising my carbon foot print one cartridge at a time