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JefferyDenmark
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Gentlemen

Quick question:
Are there any issues/problems if I want to trim .458 LOTT cases down to .458 Win mag size/cases?

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André


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check neck thicknesses.. shouldn't be an issue, but could be


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I don't see any thing wrong doing that being done so long as they come out strate. I own a 458 Lott. and it will shoot 458 Win. also.
 
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check neck thicknesses.. shouldn't be an issue, but could be


Mine came out too thick and would chamber in the Pre64 barrel.
 
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Thanks for the good replys.
I will NOT try this then.
I got some fairly cheap Federal Safari .458 ammo at a local gunstore. Hope they will reload well after fired.
This factory ammo is crimped very little and many of the bullets can be turned by hand!
I like the nickle cases for field use as they stay cleaner then brass ones.

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Originally posted by JefferyDenmark:
..I got some fairly cheap Federal Safari .458 ammo at a local gunstore...
This factory ammo is crimped very little and many of the bullets can be turned by hand!.....



Eeker I wouldn't even go hunting boars with those cartridges, go figure a Safari!
 
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Originally posted by JefferyDenmark:
Thanks for the good replys.
I will NOT try this then.
I got some fairly cheap Federal Safari .458 ammo at a local gunstore. Hope they will reload well after fired.
This factory ammo is crimped very little and many of the bullets can be turned by hand!
I like the nickle cases for field use as they stay cleaner then brass ones.

Cheers,

André


Just watch out with Nickel brass when you reload. If there are any damage on the Nickel surface, the cases may destroy your reloading tools!




 
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I load nickel .458 cases often, and they work fine. The only difference I notice is that they are a bit harder to resize due to higher friction in the die.


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Yes they are good cases when they work. I use then for my .375 and a frinends .470 NE.

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André


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Try Norma African PH Nickled cases
-they are not good -they are Superb clap




 
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Can you buy then unloaded?


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