Case length and trimming (lip on the shell)

[robsutt]

Have had this problem a little with 223 and now a lot with 308. After shortening the case using a Lee trimmer I get a lip. I use the trimmer to try and fix it and it doesn't work. See attached. You can see the Lee tool I'm using and it appears to suck. So my questions...

1) I assume the lip is a bad thing and i need to get rid of it. Right?
2) I started using a small dremel grinding block to fix it (you can see it in the pic too). Assume there is a better tool for this?
3) Could there be another cause for this and not just the trimming tool? It happens most obviously with cases that are really long.

[ocabj]

Use your outside chamfer tool to clean that up.

Here's one with a big handle: http://www.sinclairintl.com/reloadin...prod33686.aspx

[robsutt]

Use your outside chamfer tool to clean that up.

Here's one with a big handle: http://www.sinclairintl.com/reloadin...prod33686.aspx

Supposed to be able to flip that tool in my pic to do inide and outside. Not saying it works well but am I mistaken on that?

[Enfield47]

Supposed to be able to flip that tool in my pic to do inide and outside. Not saying it works well but am I mistaken on that?

Correct the Lee chamfer and deburring tool works by flipping it. However, after using mine for a while I upgraded to the RCBS tool and never looked back. It works so much better and faster - http://www.grafs.com/retail/catalog/...roductId/24607. It's out of stock now but Grafs has their version on sale for $10.49.

[chknlyps2]

Correct the Lee chamfer and deburring tool works by flipping it. However, after using mine for a while I upgraded to the RCBS tool and never looked back. It works so much better and faster - http://www.grafs.com/retail/catalog/...roductId/24607. It's out of stock now but Grafs has their version on sale for $10.49.

Ya I like those type too, I have a Lyman and a Hornady, Forester also makes them..... between Graf, Brownells, Midway and other vendors there should be one somewhere. You can also get rid of primer crimp with them.

[JagerDog]

If I interpret correctly, yes, it's a burr left over from trimming. Used the deburring tool on the OD and ID.

[Wrangler John]

Then there is this little gizmo http://www.midwayusa.com/product/251...ter-30-caliber that fits into one of these trimmers (or any of the more expensive models) http://www.midwayusa.com/product/817...se-trimmer-kit Additional pilots adapt the 3-Way Cutter to other calibers. Does all three operations at once. But then they are expensive and the 3-Way Cutter is back ordered until next July.

[pterrell]

Not trying to thread hijack, but have any of you used this deburring tool?

http://www.amazon.com/Lyman-Case-Prep-Multi-Tool/dp/B004MCMCYE/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1388668910&sr=8-2&keywords=deburring+tool

[Nirrad]

Not trying to thread hijack, but have any of you used this deburring tool?

http://www.amazon.com/Lyman-Case-Pre...deburring+tool

I've been using this one for about a year and it's a nice fit in the hand.
Can only turn one direction because of the threads on the bit and handle.
Nice that all bits fit into the handle for storage.
I chuck up the bits into the drill press to help speed things up.

[Enfield47]

That is basically the same as the RCBS tool, just with extras and a longer grip area. Lyman makes good stuff and it has good reviews, plus it's no more expensive.

[mark501w]

Simple set by Forster inside & outside .

[bigedp51]

I had three five gallon buckets of .223/5.56 brass to do and didn't want to get carpal tunnel syndrome.

[Motor Man]

Looks like the way to go!