LEADPOISON
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What is your set up for this? I have a RCBS Trim Pro. Do they make a collet for the 460? I also have a Lyman EZ trim, but do they make a pilot for the 460? Any help greatly appreciated.
L.P.
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Ivan the Butcher
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The equipment for 45 Colt will also do 454 and 460. I'm not so sure that you really need to trim a straight walled case, but if you want to, you now what to us.
The only time I ever trimmed a 460 case was when making full length shot shells for 45 Colt.
Ivan
The only time I ever trimmed a 460 case was when making full length shot shells for 45 Colt.
Ivan
buck460XVR
Member
I use a Lyman Universal Case trimmer and use the .45 cal Pilot. Works well.
Because of the heavy consistent crimp needed for heavy .460 loads, I trim my new or once fired brass to length once and then reload it as a batch. I only reload it maybe 5-6 times at legitimate .460 pressures and then delegate it to reduced type loads.
Because of the heavy consistent crimp needed for heavy .460 loads, I trim my new or once fired brass to length once and then reload it as a batch. I only reload it maybe 5-6 times at legitimate .460 pressures and then delegate it to reduced type loads.
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LEADPOISON
Member
Question: how do you control trim length, since the 460 case is longer, therefore, the 45cal pilot is to short to prevent over trimming?
Thanks,
L.P.
Ivan the Butcher
Member
You must be thinking of the Lee system. It is a good and inexpensive system.
Most other systems use a small lathe type of tool. There are several minor and a few major variations, most of which revolve around how the case is held in place.
There is always some system of adjustment, unlike the Lee which is fixed at a predetermined length. Most of these other systems allow you to choose the actual length you set the adjustment to.
It would be best for you to go on various loading equipment companies web sights to see their advantages over the competition.
I currently use a L.E. Wilson case trimmer, which is quite different in principle than most others. I also use two sizes of Forrester trimmers (they are small lathe type units). I have owned and used 2 types of Hornady, 3 different RCBS, and borrowed a Redding as well as the old system of "Trim Dies". I sold off all of them as I found things I couldn't accept.
Some of the lathe base systems have additional functions like case neck reaming, case neck turning, and various primer pocket functions.
The only problems I have found with the Lee system is in production speed and inflexibility (some chambers were cut short and require shorter cases by a few thousandths of an inch) and availability of really unusual case lengths.
Have fun researching and discovering why you want and don't want various products.
Ivan
Most other systems use a small lathe type of tool. There are several minor and a few major variations, most of which revolve around how the case is held in place.
There is always some system of adjustment, unlike the Lee which is fixed at a predetermined length. Most of these other systems allow you to choose the actual length you set the adjustment to.
It would be best for you to go on various loading equipment companies web sights to see their advantages over the competition.
I currently use a L.E. Wilson case trimmer, which is quite different in principle than most others. I also use two sizes of Forrester trimmers (they are small lathe type units). I have owned and used 2 types of Hornady, 3 different RCBS, and borrowed a Redding as well as the old system of "Trim Dies". I sold off all of them as I found things I couldn't accept.
Some of the lathe base systems have additional functions like case neck reaming, case neck turning, and various primer pocket functions.
The only problems I have found with the Lee system is in production speed and inflexibility (some chambers were cut short and require shorter cases by a few thousandths of an inch) and availability of really unusual case lengths.
Have fun researching and discovering why you want and don't want various products.
Ivan
ruggyh
SWCA Member
I use a Giraud trimmer, fast and consistent.
Not cheap but I consider it worth it.
I trim about 6000 460 cases annually among others.
good luck and be safe
Ruggy
Not cheap but I consider it worth it.
I trim about 6000 460 cases annually among others.
good luck and be safe
Ruggy
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LEADPOISON
Member
Thanks for the info guys!
