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Trimming large cases

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Trimming large cases
« on: October 20, 2025, 08:39:21 PM »
What do you guys use to trim the larger Wby cases like .378, .416 and .460?

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Re: Trimming large cases
« Reply #1 on: October 22, 2025, 09:54:29 PM »
I too need to know this, I have a heap of .460's to do.
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Re: Trimming large cases
« Reply #2 on: October 23, 2025, 01:09:40 PM »
I too need to know this, I have a heap of .460's to do.

While I do not have these calibers I have used a Lee case trimmer on my cases for years. Using an elect drill I could trim and camfer 120 to 150 cases an hour. Today I use one of these.

 https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1012719754?pid=628405

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« Reply #3 on: October 23, 2025, 09:01:26 PM »
Yeah right thanks Dino. I use the Lyman electric case trimmer for most of my other calibers, but the big Weatherby cases don't fit in it.
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Re: Trimming large cases
« Reply #4 on: October 23, 2025, 11:37:53 PM »
Yeah right thanks Dino. I use the Lyman electric case trimmer for most of my other calibers, but the big Weatherby cases don't fit in it.

According to the manufacturers info it handles 460 Weatherby. My largest bore is a .35 Whelan.


Re: Trimming large cases
« Reply #5 on: November 10, 2025, 11:24:57 AM »
Checked my distance to lands and it’s 3.970 with a 200 gn eldx bullet..
Cartridge oal calls for 3.560,,,that’s .410 thousands jump,has anyone seen this while reloading

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Re: Trimming large cases
« Reply #6 on: November 10, 2025, 11:29:46 AM »
Most Weatherby lead is .375 inch
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