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I'm new to reloading. I understand the OAL of a loaded cartridge and I understand the trim-to-lenght (1.75) BUT, is there a minimum case length? I have a lot of .223 brass that measures around 1.74, 1.73, etc.... Is it safe to reload to shorter brass? Please help! Thanks Evil prevails when good people don't step up. God grant me strength and courage. | ||
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Yes, it is safe to reload shorter brass. "New" brass is tpyically shorter than the specs given in your hand book, since it will stretch out after firing, depending on how hot a load you put in. Most people like to keep the same length for a given reloading session, since neck tension is a small function of length of the case. | |||
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Load them and shoot them... When I load the .223 I trim the cases .030 under max length to avoid having to trim them again.... Mostly because I don't like to be hassled by trimming. I've never encountered any trouble because of this! /////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// "Socialism is a philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance, and the gospel of envy, its inherent virtue is the equal sharing of misery." Winston Churchill | |||
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