Lee custom case length guage for trimming.

[atkins08]

I have always used the lee length guage and cuttersetup for case trimming. I am currently buildino a 6xc, and Lee doesn't offer one to fit. I can have them make one but they claim to allow for - .015 tollerance. This seems a little much to me. Has anyone else had them make a custom length guage and had this problem, or should I start looking to switch to a lathe style trimmer?

 

[Brians356]

If they are not charging a lot, I would let them make it for me, then tweak it if required. If it's a bit shorter than you want it, you can back the cutter out from the stop on the threaded stem slightly, then put a little permanent Loctite on it to hold it where you want it. You can also pry the split threaded section apart slightly to make it difficult to move the cutter.
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[atkins08]

Thanks for the response. They run about $20 out the door, which is a lot cheaper then a new lathe style setup. I just didn't know if there was anything I would be lacking by going that route.

 

[Brians356]

For $20 it's a no-brainer, since you already like and use the Lee for everything else. Thanks for informing us of this service!
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