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Max Case Length Question

I have been reading that you should measure your case length (using a Sinclair tool) to find the max case length for your specific rifle and then trim the cases back a little so you get the maximum usable case/neck. I understand that theory but I am finding that my Lapua brass grows very slowly and it is not near the max trim length.

So...if I wait for it to grow, then my case lengths will not be the same size. that is counterintuitive to what I have learned about precision reloading. It seems like a chicken-and-egg situation. Do I let it grow and have inconsistent cases for a while or do I trim it back to the shortest case of the lot so they are all consistent?
 
Many shooters measure their cases, pick the shortest one and trim all to that length. Then trim again after 2-3 firings.
 

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