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Post by northerngos on Sept 18, 2023 18:33:24 GMT -5
I’ve been seeing a lot of variation in my starline 475 linebaugh brass, closest it gets to full length is about 15 thousandths short, most is 25-30 thousandths short. I see other folks on here have noted the same in some of the other brass that they offer. Anybody know why this is? And does anybody have new Hornady 475 brass they could check to see if it is closer to 1.4” out of the box?
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Post by silcott on Sept 18, 2023 18:43:26 GMT -5
I have 4 unopened boxes of Hornaday. I'll check it tomorrow.
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Post by northerngos on Sept 18, 2023 18:49:30 GMT -5
Awesome thanks sir! At your convenience. I may buy some Hornady if they are more consistently full length, I’ve never heard a complaint about them.
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Post by bigbore5 on Sept 18, 2023 18:53:44 GMT -5
I usually trim to the shortest length in a batch for a consistent crimp, but the last few boxes have been all over the place. 32H&R, 357 Max, 45 Colt, and 500 Linebaugh, so it's not a specific cartridge.
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Post by northerngos on Sept 18, 2023 19:55:54 GMT -5
That’s pretty frustrating. Maybe I’m missing something obvious but if I’m going to have to trim a bunch of brass I’d rather trim back to full length rather than trim short brass shorter.
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Post by Odin on Sept 18, 2023 20:02:39 GMT -5
If you're Starline brass is shorter than their listed minimum length it's worth a call to Starline. They will replace it.
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Post by northerngos on Sept 18, 2023 20:10:45 GMT -5
If you're Starline brass is shorter than their listed minimum length it's worth a call to Starline. They will replace it. This is good to know thanks! I’ll check it out! |
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Post by Odin on Sept 18, 2023 21:07:58 GMT -5
The one thing I don't know is if you get to keep the short brass. I could actually make use of TOO SHORT brass for the 475 as I'd like to load Lee's 445artin LFN in my "short cylinder" FA83. I'm going to need to trim brass one way or another. Might as well start with "bad" brass.
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Post by bigbore5 on Sept 18, 2023 21:12:04 GMT -5
The one thing I don't know is if you get to keep the short brass. I could actually make use of TOO SHORT brass for the 475 as I'd like to load Lee's 445artin LFN in my "short cylinder" FA83. I'm going to need to trim brass one way or another. Might as well start with "bad" brass. I've had to get them to send me some brass from an order before. 61pcs of too short 500L. They didn't want the short ones back. I still have them for when I get around to getting a 50sp or a GNR built. |
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Post by nicholst55 on Sept 18, 2023 21:56:21 GMT -5
Hornady .475 Linebaugh:
1. 1.401"
2. 1.399-1.400"
3. 1.395"
4. 1.395"
5. 1.393"
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Post by northerngos on Sept 19, 2023 9:44:23 GMT -5
The one thing I don't know is if you get to keep the short brass. I could actually make use of TOO SHORT brass for the 475 as I'd like to load Lee's 445artin LFN in my "short cylinder" FA83. I'm going to need to trim brass one way or another. Might as well start with "bad" brass. I've had to get them to send me some brass from an order before. 61pcs of too short 500L. They didn't want the short ones back. I still have them for when I get around to getting a 50sp or a GNR built. I’m going to look into this if my next lot is oversized, I’ve already messed with most of what I have. I’m on back order with them, who knows when they will do another run but if it’s this erratic I’ll certainly try to get some replacement brass. Thanks for this info! |
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Post by northerngos on Sept 19, 2023 9:45:30 GMT -5
Hornady .475 Linebaugh: 1. 1.401" 2. 1.399-1.400" 3. 1.395" 4. 1.395" 5. 1.393" thanks sir! I appreciate you taking the time. Much more consistent. I may buy a box or two to get me through until starline gets another run going. |
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Post by nicholst55 on Sept 20, 2023 8:32:57 GMT -5
Hornady .475 Linebaugh: 1. 1.401" 2. 1.399-1.400" 3. 1.395" 4. 1.395" 5. 1.393" thanks sir! I appreciate you taking the time. Much more consistent. I may buy a box or two to get me through until starline gets another run going. I just happened to have both a box of brass and a dial caliper laying next to my desk from previous projects, waiting to be put away! |
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Post by silcott on Sept 20, 2023 8:43:32 GMT -5
I forgot to measure my Hornaday brass. Mine are old though. I think the price tag says $32
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Post by kevshell on Sept 20, 2023 10:14:46 GMT -5
If it's about .110 too short it looks like you'll be able to make good money selling 480 brass stamped as .475. 💰😎
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