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Mirage
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Case trimming .50- 2 1/2"
Jan 1st, 2012 at 6:54pm
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Any one know of equipment to make this less of a chore....?

All my usual sources (Wilson , green, orange and blue) have little to offer in .50 cal.

I have a case trimming die now....but I really don't want to FL resize unless I have to?

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Re: Case trimming .50- 2 1/2"
Reply #1 - Jan 1st, 2012 at 8:52pm
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I use all kinds of trimmers.  Hard die style from C-H work good, quick lick with a file they are trimmed.   

Looking at the old RCBS style hand crank trimmer they could probably be modified to trip larger cases with a custom pilot and cutter.  Lee makes a lot of custom dies perhaps they could make one of there chuck mounted hand held trimmers for the big 50's  I use the Lees when I have a odd case that's going to get little trimming. Mount the case in the lathe.

Only thing is long straight single shot cases don't get trimmed much. It's been years since I trimmed my 38/55 fixed cases.  Just recently trimmed up 100 new 45/70's and thats all they will probably ever get. I think I would go with C-H do it once then never again.

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Re: Case trimming .50- 2 1/2"
Reply #2 - Jan 1st, 2012 at 10:50pm
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That's probably where I'm heading(trim die).

I forgot that Lee does custom work....and they have a lot of 50 BMG items....not much of a stretch there. 

I think I will give them a call.

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Re: Case trimming .50- 2 1/2"
Reply #3 - Jan 3rd, 2012 at 3:36pm
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Send Wilson an e-mail. 

A few months ago, I inquired 'bout a trimmer for a .50-70 Gov't. They replied that all they needed were 3 cases --fired, FL sized, or new. I believe  the cost was US $30.00 or 35.00. Will need to find the e-mail again for exact price.
  

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Re: Case trimming .50- 2 1/2"
Reply #4 - Jan 3rd, 2012 at 6:29pm
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Great....best news yet!

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