Basic Reloading: Trimming Pistol Brass

This video describes how to trim you pistol brass to ensure correct case length using the Lee trimmer. Trimming is essential not only for uniformity but also for controlling possible pressure spikes. Brass stretches under firing and again during the sizing process.

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[abbeyglencircle]

That was a very quick response. I found it (Lee Precision calls it a "lock stud" just to inform, thank much.

[abbeyglencircle]

Hi, where can I get a 1/4inch driver bit for the shell holder that you have? Thank. 

[ammosmith]

@abbeyglencircle Lee Precision.

[thebudgetarmory1]

If your case length is less than the maximum case length, is trimming still necessary?

[ammosmith]

@thebudgetarmory1 No but what I do it make all the other cases the same length as the shortest one in the lot.

[ammosmith]

@abbeyglencircle Thanks for taking the time to watch the video and asking us for advise. It's viwers and fellow gun nuts like you that makes Ammosmith what it is.

[OregonHitman]

waste of time

[Chuckfw]

BTW, other than this trimming deal, your videos are very, very good and I'm sure they have helped many new reloaders. Thanks for making and sharing them.

[Chuckfw]

Never noticed that. Fired thousands of them and never trimmed.

[ammosmith]

44 magnums stretch a lot with full power loads