hal8337
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Post by hal8337 on Aug 19, 2014 9:13:31 GMT -5
I reloaded for many years with a plastic caliper (RCBS) before buying another caliper made of metal (SS). I have checked them against each other and found they are relatively close in measurement. I reload as a hobby so what I have been using from the start works pretty well. I have seen that they make a case length gauge and was wondering if this gauge is a good tool to add to my bench. I am not trying to load cases on the clock but if this tool works good I might be interested in purchasing it.
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Post by krwada on Aug 19, 2014 10:20:04 GMT -5
I reloaded for many years with a plastic caliper (RCBS) before buying another caliper made of metal (SS). I have checked them against each other and found they are relatively close in measurement. I reload as a hobby so what I have been using from the start works pretty well. I have seen that they make a case length gauge and was wondering if this gauge is a good tool to add to my bench. I am not trying to load cases on the clock but if this tool works good I might be interested in purchasing it. The Lyman EZ-Case length gauge is very good. Think of it as a go-no-go case length gauge for your trimmed cases. Plus, it is very easy and fast to use. Now ... if you got lots of cases to trim and check ... then the tool for you is the trim die. I would only recommend this if you need to trim over 100 cases. The advantage of this die is that you can trim a whole ton of cases with a simple hand file. Plus it doubles as a overall case length comparator too. |
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hal8337
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Post by hal8337 on Aug 19, 2014 14:04:29 GMT -5
Thanks Krwada, this is what I am looking for.
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bob
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Post by bob on Aug 19, 2014 22:43:54 GMT -5
Hal8337: what cartridges are you reloading? Straight walled cases generally don't need trimming. If you are loading bottle neck cartridges what tool have you used to trim them in the past? Ken's trim die is a very good tool if you don't already have a case trimmer. I have a couple of them but no longer use them as I have an RCBS Trim Pro which I prefer since it doesn't require trimming to "trim to length specs." I prefer to only trim to Max length minus 0.001". If you get the trim die you will also need a chamfering and de-burring tool, which you will need anyway for be-burring and chamferring after trimming. I also have the case length gauge however I haven't used it in decades as I only use calipers. If you set your caliper at the desired length then it act just like the case length gauge don't waste your money, get something more valuable to your hobby.
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Post by erjdriver on Aug 20, 2014 9:18:59 GMT -5
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hal8337
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Location: Livonia, Louisiana
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Post by hal8337 on Aug 20, 2014 11:11:39 GMT -5
Thanks guys. I currently load 3 bottle neck cases. I have a hand trimmer and a deburring tool that I have used in the past. This gets hard on the hands at times. One of those all in one's is on my list as I plan to get more guns.That's what I like about this site is plenty different opinions which is all good information. I have a couple son-in laws & a son that show some interest so maybe I can get them to come on board one day.  |
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bob
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Post by bob on Aug 20, 2014 19:00:23 GMT -5
Hal: Look at the Trim Pro RCBS has a 3 in 1 trimmer head that trims chamfers and de-burrs in one operation I found it very convenient and easy to use. I have arthritus in both wrists so using a hand de-burring/chamferring tool was very painful very quickly, this solved the problem for me. That Hornady case prep tool is very nice but I don't load the volume of cartridges it would take me to justify such an investment. I only average 20 - 50 per week but I usually do batch prep my brass.
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Post by springfieldxdm on Aug 20, 2014 19:07:20 GMT -5
I purchased the Frankfort arsenal case prep center and love it. It was cheapish compared to the other options running around 160 ish. It has held up for about 7 months and has run batches of 1500 at a time and never gotten hot. It has a universal collet that can be set for any bottle neck case trimming, seperate chamfer and deburring heads and an extra spot for a primer pocket cleaner or reamer as needed. It does have a cheaper feel than the other guys but I like to spend money on reloading supplies instead. Ymmv. At least check it out
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