case length gauge for 9.3x62...help

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So I'm trying to get all needed equipment for reloading rifle cartridges, specifically the 9.3x62. I have mostly Lee equipment, but will be using RCBS dies. The thing is, I have a cutter and lock stud case trimmer, but I need a case length gauge. Lee doesn't have one for this caliber, so what does a guy do to accomplish this on the cheap?

My book is showing 2.441 for case length, is there a case length gauge from another caliber that would work in a pinch?? Any other options? I believe this is the only piece of kit I need to scratch by for now. Thanks in advance.:redface:
 
If you want to stick to the lee system you have to phone them up and they will make one for you. I think it is about 20-25$ shipped. Takes a month or two. (I have a few on order right now and had one for a 264 win mag made up last year)

they just need the neck diameter .366 and the trim lenght 2.431 (unless you want to go shorter) and shell holder (2 should work but a little tight) .

See the Lee website for the phone number
 
So no getting creative with a .35 Whelan case length gauge, taking .053 off the tip, and settling for being .008 underbore when the guide rod? slides in the neck?? Just thinking out loud. If I get the rifle in a week or two, I want to start reloading about then.:) I don't even know if I'll have to trim the brass before the first firing....I just assume so.
 
You wont need your case lenght guide until you have FL sized the brass a few times. (unless you are reforming brass). I just FL sized once fired 9.3x62 brass and they are all under max lenght.

Not sure about modifying a 35 whelan gauge, I dont' have one.
 
saskgunowner101 said:
Guess I'm good to go!! How do you get the case trimmer perfectly square to the case when doing it by hand?? Practice?
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saskgunowner101 said:
So no getting creative with a .35 Whelan case length gauge, taking .053 off the tip, and settling for being .008 underbore when the guide rod? slides in the neck?? Just thinking out loud. If I get the rifle in a week or two, I want to start reloading about then.:) I don't even know if I'll have to trim the brass before the first firing....I just assume so.
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I'm sure that would work. Four thousandths "wiggle room" :D will probably be more like two thou if you trim the cases after the necks are sized to hold the bullets. Even on fired brass, the small difference in size won't make the case mouths uneven enough to make any difference in a hunting round.

Ted
 
Or get a .458 Win. Mag. length gauge, turn the shaft down 0.093", then shorten the tip by 0.08".
The steel used in the shaft bodies is fairly soft, and it only took me about 5 minutes with one in a drill press to make a 45-70 gauge into a 40-65 gauge.
Regards, DaveF.
 
Contact Lee and have it done right. That's what I did and it only took a couple of weeks. They did one for me in 9.3 x 62 and .358 Norma Magnum Long Neck.
If it's the cost you're worried about, order 4 of them and factor your cost into the other 3 and you should be able to easily sell them on CGN.
 
Seems Lee is little backed up right now. They told me it would take 4-6 months to get my 2 case Lenght gauges. :eek:

They must of meant 4-6 weeks. That's how long it took last time. (at least I hope)
 
I crossed referenced some reloading materials, online data. If you want you can you go shorter, Ive never heard of that affecting case life.

if you're worried about case life life get a neck sizer (not sure of availability) . some like to go shorter on some cases to prevent trimming too often.

I stayed within specs, they must be there for a reason.
 
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