CCWdownrangeP2
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OK, in anticipation of acquiring a 7mm-08 I've been collecting 308 Win brass to reform to 7mm-08 (much more prevalent case to find). Done about 150 cases so far. The trim to length for 7mm-08 is 2.025". The Hornady cases I've reformed average 2.017", Federal and Winchester 2.020". Should I be concerned about these cases being below the trim to length? If not, how much below the 2.025" is acceptable? Consulted 4 different reloading manuals last night and not one spoke about case length less than the trim to length. To some degree I understand that the shorter neck length will diminish the bearing surface (neck tension) on the bullet. Is there anything else about a shorter neck that should be a concern?
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