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M1ke10191 · April 9, 2013, 10:24 AM

I just posted a response to a post about someone not trimming his .223. I tried that once and locked up my action once the round fired.

I use a WFT and trim the brass to 1.750 +/- .001". My question is what are the odds of that brass stretching enough to require trimming before the case itself wears out? Is it "trim-and-forget?"

I know I should be measuring it every time per reload but practically speaking, what has been your guys' experience?

I don't have X dies either but I hear they're worth it.

-Mike

April 9, 2013, 10:24 AM	#1
M1ke10191 Senior Member Join Date: May 25, 2012 Location: Upstate New York Posts: 122	Retrimming after trimming .223 to 1.750? I just posted a response to a post about someone not trimming his .223. I tried that once and locked up my action once the round fired. I use a WFT and trim the brass to 1.750 +/- .001". My question is what are the odds of that brass stretching enough to require trimming before the case itself wears out? Is it "trim-and-forget?" I know I should be measuring it every time per reload but practically speaking, what has been your guys' experience? I don't have X dies either but I hear they're worth it. -Mike