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So I picked up some brass at my local range. All of the brass measurements were 1.740 - 1.760. I have a triway trimmer and they don't fit in the hole. I have never reloaded 223. Only pistol calibers I reload. So my question is I should size them and then trim right? Sizing should get that bulge out correct so they fit in the trimmer?
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Yes plus you'll always wanna size first. It will lengthen the case when you do. Not alot but it will. So if you trim first your length could be off when you finish sizing.
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So that is normal for them to be that length after shooting?Quote:
Originally Posted by EUDE75
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Yes. Depending on how hot they're loaded will depend on how much they're stretched.
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Thank youQuote:
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No problem. This is just a suggestion but it's what I do to make trimming easier. I took 1 shell from each caliber I load and I trimmed it to the exact length. I made a shell holder and put them in it. Now every time I have to trim I have and perfect one to set my trimmer to. Its alot faster than trim a little and check.
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That definitely makes sense. Good idea thanks
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You're welcome. Have fun be safe and have a Merry Christmas.
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I will. Merry Christmas to you and yours.Quote:
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Gotta love free brass. DHS practices at my range and they don't pick up anything... even live ammo they drop.
Yeah it's nice, there is hundreds of cases all over any given day. It's a military reserve and police range also.Quote:
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Sounds like a great place to hang out!! Free brass is like Christmas every day!!
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Damn nice! I’ve tried to convince our ROs on base to let me have the brass after we qualify but no [emoji12] all the things I do for them and all I can get are stripper clips!
Lol I could use some stripper clips lol. I wish they would leave those behindQuote:
Originally Posted by Holland
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https://www.apexgunparts.com/rifles/...nato.html.htmlQuote:
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ThanksQuote:
Originally Posted by Muddydawg75
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No problem. I love Apex. They have great service.
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I have a bunch extra I could just send you man. No need to go to a store
What do you need for them?Quote:
Originally Posted by Holland
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Just shipping really. Like I said I do enough favors for the ROs on base I can snag more if need be. I’ll try sorting through any rough/rusty ones. It’ll be after the holidays but if you wanna shoot me a Pm I’ll be more than happy to send you some! Let me know how manyQuote:
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Sounds great thank youQuote:
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More than once, I've sat at my bench, having shot my ammo, and am prepared to leave, when the "squad" of AR shooters next to me is only half-way through their case of new PMC ammo boxes, leaving every single piece of brass on the ground. When this happens, I will stay the extra hour or two it takes for them to shoot all their ammo and leave, and sweep it all up for myself. :)
I probably would have waited also lol.Quote:
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Did you get some use out of those stripper clips yet?
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I sure did thank you very much I appreciate it.Quote:
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