i have a Lee pro 1000. besides the dies and shell plate, what else is needed. do i need a case trimmer? if so, is it necessary to trim before each loading, or how often is it needed.

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i have a Lee pro 1000. besides the dies and shell plate, what else is needed. do i need a case trimmer? if so, is it necessary to trim before each loading, or how often is it needed.

You need to measure to be sure. You trim at 1.76" to 1.75". Most factory ammo needs to be trimmed after the first firing. After that you an usually get 2 to 3 loads before you have to trim again. You can either measure with a caliper of get a case gauge to sort brass quickly. Either way, a case trimmer of your liking is required for most any bottle neck cartridge. Also, semi auto firearms are harder on brass than bolt action and require more case prep.

Ken

Are you a south jersey guy

 

a piney? god no.....

You need to measure to be sure. You trim at 1.76" to 1.75". Most factory ammo needs to be trimmed after the first firing. After that you an usually get 2 to 3 loads before you have to trim again. You can either measure with a caliper of get a case gauge to sort brass quickly. Either way, a case trimmer of your liking is required for most any bottle neck cartridge. Also, semi auto firearms are harder on brass than bolt action and require more case prep.

Ken

 

 

 

so i do need a case trimmer. does the same go for 357sig?

so i do need a case trimmer. does the same go for 357sig?

I honestly dont know. That is one I dont have or reload. Since its a bottleneck cartridge I would think so. Hopefully someone here can give you more info than me.

Ken

 

a piney? god no.....

 

No pines near me