Krh1326
09-01-2022, 05:04 PM
Been upgrading my gear, as I get more and more into the reloading and casting.
I’m in the process of upgrading my case trimming process. I purchased the Deluxe hand powered trimmer, that trims, and chamfers. I also purchased a couple die’s for some cartridges that I use, frequently.
I read the directions, and watched a couple utubes. I randomly grabbed the 45 acp die, so I put it in my press, threaded all the way down, until knurled knob reached press threads, just as per instructions. I installed my shell holder, and placed a 45 acp shell in it. Idr off top of head, what my case length actually was, but it was > TTL and < stated case length.
I took the little bushing off of the cutter, because my .45 acp case is < 1.25” as per directions. I turned the black collar clockwise ( from cutting end ) as per directions, to get my longest length, minimal trim. I inserted cutting head, raised shell into die, and cranked the handle.
My case came out WAY under TTL, and chamfered inside and out, sharp enough to use as a leather punch.
I created an unusable case. I said that can’t be right, and tried again, with new case, same result.
I switched out to the .223 die and shell holder. I put in a case that was just about at max length. I put the little bushing , back on the cutter, and double checked that the black collar was still turned clockwise. Raised the shell, cranked the handle.
Case was still of usable length, but it too, has been chamfered, inside and out to a knife edge.
Having had a bad day, not understanding where I’m going wrong, and not wanting to wreck more brass, I walked away.
I have since watched a few more vids, and been through the directions several times…..
Can anyone help me figure out where I’m going wrong?
Thank you everyone.
I’m in the process of upgrading my case trimming process. I purchased the Deluxe hand powered trimmer, that trims, and chamfers. I also purchased a couple die’s for some cartridges that I use, frequently.
I read the directions, and watched a couple utubes. I randomly grabbed the 45 acp die, so I put it in my press, threaded all the way down, until knurled knob reached press threads, just as per instructions. I installed my shell holder, and placed a 45 acp shell in it. Idr off top of head, what my case length actually was, but it was > TTL and < stated case length.
I took the little bushing off of the cutter, because my .45 acp case is < 1.25” as per directions. I turned the black collar clockwise ( from cutting end ) as per directions, to get my longest length, minimal trim. I inserted cutting head, raised shell into die, and cranked the handle.
My case came out WAY under TTL, and chamfered inside and out, sharp enough to use as a leather punch.
I created an unusable case. I said that can’t be right, and tried again, with new case, same result.
I switched out to the .223 die and shell holder. I put in a case that was just about at max length. I put the little bushing , back on the cutter, and double checked that the black collar was still turned clockwise. Raised the shell, cranked the handle.
Case was still of usable length, but it too, has been chamfered, inside and out to a knife edge.
Having had a bad day, not understanding where I’m going wrong, and not wanting to wreck more brass, I walked away.
I have since watched a few more vids, and been through the directions several times…..
Can anyone help me figure out where I’m going wrong?
Thank you everyone.