Quick Question - brass trim to length

[cwbys4evr]

I have some empty .223 cases that measure less than the trim to length. The lengths on the cases in question run around 1.1746 and the trim to length is 1.175. Is it ok to use these or are they trash now? I know they will lengthen with firing but don't know if it is safe to fire.

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[nix4me]

They are fine to use.

 

[Lennyjoe]

Use them. They are good to go.

 

[jim243]

Yes they are safe to use.

Jim

 

[rcmodel]

I have some empty .223 cases that measure less than the trim to length

You can't measure fired brass.

They have to be FL sized first before the case length measurement means anything.

rc

 

[beatledog7]

1.1746 and the trim to length is 1.175.

I'm sure you mean 1.746 and 1.750. I would not load .223 cases measuring as short as you stated.

 

[cwbys4evr]

Yes, sorry that's what I meant, and they were after sizing/depriming

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[TexasShooter59]

I load and shoot brass with that exact measurement all the time! It shoots just fine through an AR. Most of mine are FC brass that are that length.

 

[GLOOB]

It musta worked ok the first time.

 

[higgite]

1.746" is well within SAAMI limits for commercial ammo. Load'em and shoot'em.

 

[cwbys4evr]

Great points all. Thanks a bunch. Now I just need a primer pocket reamer lol

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