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convert .500 NE 3.25 to .500 NE 3" ?

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08 February 2022, 22:36
Dentist
convert .500 NE 3.25 to .500 NE 3" ?
Got 40 virgin BELL .500NE Base cases in 3.25".

Have a 500 double for the 3 inches version.

Can I just trim to 3 inches and run it through my 3" full length die?

There are no saami or CIP dimension charts available on the web.

Are there any other differences than length?

Thanks
08 February 2022, 22:57
Lefteris Vassiliadis
https://bobp.cip-bobp.org/uplo...-ii/500-n-e-3-en.pdf
09 February 2022, 00:22
cal pappas
You can and I have done so. IF the case walls are thin, you are fine. BUT if the case walls are thick you may have to neck ream.
Cal


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09 February 2022, 18:21
Dentist
thank you both!
cal, I will try it anyway. Cool start a little bit lower than normal. you have some dimensions for the 3.25 ?