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From: bobd@magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu (Bob DeBula)
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Subject: Re: Getting Started Reloading
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Date: 14 Jun 91 20:05:10 GMT
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In article <35604@mimsy.umd.edu> cash@convex.com (Peter Cash) writes:
#In article <35569@mimsy.umd.edu> nstar!bluemoon!jamaass@iuvax.cs.indiana.edu (Jeffrey A. Maass) writes:
#
##Is it necessary to trim 9mm/.45ACP brass? I'd been told that
##the non-rifle cases won't need trimmed.
#
#I've been reloading .44 magnum and .44 special cartridges for about 2
#years, and haven't yet had to use the trimmer I bought when I got started.
#So I'm inclined to think that a trimmer isn't something you ought to get at
#first--just if you notice that your cases are really lengthening.
#

And then again, just about every piece of brand new factory brass
I've ever bought for .41 Mag, .357 Mag, or .44 Mag. has required
trimming immediately. If you use very light loads, you may not have
to trim, but magnum loads usually require it every second or
third loading in my experience. As far as 9mm is concerned, I *know*
that I've *never* had to trim a 9mm case (I measure them just to be
safe). All the 9mm cases I've ever gotten have been somewhat under
maximum length. I can't say I remember ever having to trim .45ACP
either (but I would still measure them from time to time).

The usual disclaimers (the need for which is a symtom of a society
more concerned with greed driven legality than justice IMHO) apply.
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Bob DeBula                    | Disclaimer: These are my views, not the U's