.223 trim Question

[jchappies]

I have 3-4 cases that are 1.745. Trim length is 1.75 and max at 1.76. Is 1.745 to short to use? what would be the Min. min. to use

[3lsmc7]

Curious a well since all mine trim to that as well. But I have loaded them and they shot fine.

[stonith3901]

1.740 minimum

[rcschummers]

1.745" is not too short at all, but if consistency is paramount for you keep them all the same length.

[jchappies]

thanks
These are just plinking rounds

[AR-Realtor]

The best thing I got was a comparator, I would look into one. Makes measuring a lot easier

[milotrain]

1.745 is fine. You can even go shorter than minimum without a problem. There are a number of short necked cartridges that have less neck bearing surface than a too short trimmed .223. Not ideal but for plinking it's fine.

[the86d]

The plastic shim in my Lyman trimmer came loose when I was cranking out some trimmings with the power adapter (probably due to using WD-40 as lube on the parts?).

My first trimmings were a bit short, and after the shim started sliding with the bar most of mine are short. I don't notice a difference in POI@100yd with the most basic of iron sights...

[emptybottle151]

Should be fine, Ive loaded shorties before with no problems. If it really bothers you resize it a few more times and see if it stretches.