Lee Case Length Gauge/Trimmer for .260 Rem

loach · October 14, 2002, 06:22 PM

I can't seem to find one and am now convinced that they don't make them. I really can't afford a nice case trimmer like the RCBS Trim Pro right now. So I was wondering. The case length of the 7mm-08 rem and the 260 rem are the same (i.e. 2.035"). Can I get a Lee case length gauge/trimmer for the rem 7mm-08 and use it? I can't think of any reason why I couldn't, but thought I'd first check with the mass of knowledge that is TFL.

Thanks in advance!

Loach (Ken)

MADISON · October 14, 2002, 08:42 PM

If it is available in .260...
I have a Lee Trimmer Cutter and Pilot that I use as a case length gage for my .22 Hornet.

loach · October 15, 2002, 07:35 AM

It's the lee case length pilot and holder that I'm looking for, but I'm pretty sure it's not made for .260 rem.

You know what, for $3 or whatever they cost, I'm just gonna give it a shot with one for a 7mm-08.

john kilgore · October 15, 2002, 10:03 AM

The pilot for the 7mm-08 won't fit the .260 case neck. A better approach will be to use the .243WCF as the 6mm pilot will fit. Better yet-Call Lee at 262-673-3075 and they will either send you a .260 set or will make you one.

dick w. holliday · October 15, 2002, 02:16 PM

i'm not familiar with the 260 or wheather it's made or not but when i couldn't find one for 44 spec....i just took a 44mag pilot and shortened the stem that goes through the primer hole enough that i could use it for 44spec....you may try that.....Dick

loach · October 15, 2002, 04:12 PM

How about that! I just went to Lee's website and after reading the fine print (this time) I see that they will, in fact, make custom sets for only $15. I'm going to give them a call and have 'em make one.

Thanks all!

October 14, 2002, 06:22 PM	#1
loach Member Join Date: February 20, 2002 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 38	Lee Case Length Gauge/Trimmer for .260 Rem I can't seem to find one and am now convinced that they don't make them. I really can't afford a nice case trimmer like the RCBS Trim Pro right now. So I was wondering. The case length of the 7mm-08 rem and the 260 rem are the same (i.e. 2.035"). Can I get a Lee case length gauge/trimmer for the rem 7mm-08 and use it? I can't think of any reason why I couldn't, but thought I'd first check with the mass of knowledge that is TFL. Thanks in advance! Loach (Ken)

October 14, 2002, 08:42 PM	#2
MADISON Senior Member Join Date: January 1, 2000 Location: Roanoke, Virginia Posts: 2,678	Lee Case Length Gauge/Trimmer for .260 If it is available in .260... I have a Lee Trimmer Cutter and Pilot that I use as a case length gage for my .22 Hornet.

October 15, 2002, 10:03 AM	#4
john kilgore Senior Member Join Date: August 27, 2002 Location: east georgia Posts: 125	The pilot for the 7mm-08 won't fit the .260 case neck. A better approach will be to use the .243WCF as the 6mm pilot will fit. Better yet-Call Lee at 262-673-3075 and they will either send you a .260 set or will make you one. __________________ "There is no such thing as a second place winner in a gunfight" Bill Jordan

October 15, 2002, 07:35 AM	#3
loach Member Join Date: February 20, 2002 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 38	It's the lee case length pilot and holder that I'm looking for, but I'm pretty sure it's not made for .260 rem. You know what, for $3 or whatever they cost, I'm just gonna give it a shot with one for a 7mm-08.

October 15, 2002, 02:16 PM	#5
dick w. holliday Senior Member Join Date: January 13, 2001 Location: NC Posts: 589	i'm not familiar with the 260 or wheather it's made or not but when i couldn't find one for 44 spec....i just took a 44mag pilot and shortened the stem that goes through the primer hole enough that i could use it for 44spec....you may try that.....Dick

October 15, 2002, 04:12 PM	#6
loach Member Join Date: February 20, 2002 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 38	How about that! I just went to Lee's website and after reading the fine print (this time) I see that they will, in fact, make custom sets for only $15. I'm going to give them a call and have 'em make one. Thanks all!