Question on trimming .577 Brass

16 December 2009, 05:26

My friend has the H&H .577BPE 2.75" shooting great! Problem is: He has been cutting 3" cases down with a dremmel, and finishing them with a file. We can't find anyone who makes a case trimmer that will do .577 cases.
Any thoughts???
Thanks, ND

PS: I'm afraid to shoot it, because then I will want one...

Stephen Grant 500BPE
Joseph Harkom 450BPE

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16 December 2009, 07:50

Nitrodave

Thanks Roscoe!
RCBS said they don't make a trimmer that big...they never offered to make a "trim die". I have never used one, so I never thought of that...seems simple enough

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Thanks, ND

Stephen Grant 500BPE
Joseph Harkom 450BPE

16 December 2009, 18:12

elk hunter

Nitrodave;

I had the same problem and ended up making a collet, pilot and cutter head to fit an old Redding trimmer that I had.

If your friend doesn't have a whole bunch of brass to trim, I could probably be talked in to doing it for him.

Let me know if you/he are interested.

16 December 2009, 21:03

2triggers

Nitrodave;
You can adapt a Forster but it is a bit
of work. About like doing elk hunter's Redding
trimmer. I don't use mine any longer, let me
know if you want your own.
Merry Christmas
Raff

16 December 2009, 21:44

AfricanHunter

quote:
Originally posted by ROSCOE:
RCBS will make you a trim die that will work well for this task.

I have ahad both C-H 4-Square and RCBS both in file trim dies. Both work fine. If I recall the C-H was cheaper today than RCBS was 40 years ago.

17 December 2009, 01:22

Nitrodave

2triggers,
I use a Forster Classic for my NE stuff. My friend Mike, currently uses a Lyman, but will buy a Forster, if you have a way of making it work. Do you have a "ready to use model" for sale? I can hook you up with Mike.
Thanks, ND

Stephen Grant 500BPE
Joseph Harkom 450BPE

17 December 2009, 03:01

2triggers

Nitrodave;
Thanks for the PM. I will call tonite.
Yes, I have everything. You can borrow it if
you like. That way it doesn't cost an arm and
a leg and you can get a lifetime supply of
cases.
Merry Christmas
Raff