Wilson shell holder for trimmer .308

[josebd]

I bought one from MidwayUSA that said for new brass and full length resized
This is a new piece of brass


And this is full length resized loaded round


So I tried one that I used a small base die it worked good
So what do I need for regular full length resize brass?

 

[josebd]

Here is the resized small base brass

That is what I’m having to resize with so I guess it’s ok

 

[JFrank]

I use the one for fired brass

 

[divingin]

I bought one from MidwayUSA that said for new brass and full length resized

Don't feel too bad.

I ordered (I think from Midway) both the new and fired .308 case holders. Received 2 identically marked holders for unfired brass. Returned them both as I had another thing going back, and reordered a couple of weeks later, and got 2 more unfired case holders. Gave up and ordered from Brownells (back when they were decent.)

In retrospect, Mr. Frank is correct - the fired case holder just sits closer to the base on new brass, but works fine.

 

[K22]

For the 308 cartridge case designs, Wilson makes two holders, one for new cases and one for sized cases, i.e., it's a set.

Unless I am missing something which is always a possibility with "senior" brain, both pictures posted show the "new case" holder being used. Do not use the "new case" holder for F/L sized case, use the other case holder.

I have trimmed hundreds of 308 and 243 cases using the excellent Wilson trimmer and never had to use "small" base die. The F/L sized case should fit in the appropriate case holder with plenty of neck exposure to trim the case. Also, you should not be excessively reducing the radial dimension of the case to fit a case holder!

 

[ShtrRdy]

I would contact Wilson and have them help you.

 

[josebd]

For the 308 cartridge case designs, Wilson makes two holders, one for new cases and one for sized cases, i.e., it's a set.

Unless I am missing something which is always a possibility with "senior" brain, both pictures posted show the "new case" holder being used. Do not use the "new case" holder for F/L sized case, use the other case holder.

I have trimmed hundreds of 308 and 243 cases using the excellent Wilson trimmer and never had to use "small" base die. The F/L sized case should fit in the appropriate case holder with plenty of neck exposure to trim the case. Also, you should not be excessively reducing the radial dimension of the case to fit a case holder!

I have to use the small base die for my criterion barrel, not the shell holder

 

[nettle]

Wilson only makes 2 sizes. If the one you have doesn't work you need the other one.