Redding lenght trimming die

[Leatherstocking]

Hi all,
Been using the Lee lenght trimming tool, which works fine, but they don't make one for 20 cal (204 Ruger). Someone on another forum suggested a Redding die. You put the case in the die and file off the excess.
Anyone know where to find these. I tried Sinclair, but they don't ship outside US.
Thanks.
Or are there other ideas how to do this?

 

[kamlooky]

They don't make one for a 308 Norma Mag either.
I bought I believe a Lee 300 Mag and had Del Selin machine it down
to the proper spec's.
He did the same for me for the 358 win too.
Check your reloading book and find a chambering close to it, slightly bigger
and find someone with a mini lathe.

**I keep the modified guages in the die box so there is no mix up too.

 

[RoscoeP]

Sinclair ships to Canada. Try the Forester trimmer, they are great.

 

[H4831]

I have a RCBS file type trim die for 243 Winchester.
They are a great die. Not only for trimming, but a loaded cartridge can be sized in them. So many time we hear on here, or experience, a situation where the loaded rounds won't go in the chamber.
Whether the cause is from improper crimping, or just not sized properly, going through the trim die cures the problem.

 

[Leatherstocking]

Thanks! The die is ordered. I guess it was Midway who only ships in US. Wonder what the freight cost will be?

 

[Dogleg]

Thanks! The die is ordered. I guess it was Midway who only ships in US. Wonder what the freight cost will be?[/QUOTE]

Brutal.

 

[acrashb]

Wonder what the freight cost will be?

It may be too late, but always ask for and only accept USPS for shipping. UPS will hit you with outrageous brokerage fees.

 

[Leatherstocking]

I'll let you know once it arrives.

 

[icedog]

Too late now I know, but did you try calling or emailing Lee Precision? No Canadian retailers that I was able to discover carry the Lee trimmer for .358W. I emailed Lee, and they responded right away with the information that the .358 was available as a "custom" for $15. They gave me directions for placing the order, and I expect the trimmer in the mail soon via USPS ... postage pretty much doubles the cost, but I guess if you wanna play, you gotta pay.

 

[Leatherstocking]

Problem with the Lee trimmer with 20 cal is that the mandrel screws into the cutter, and the diameter of the mandrel is over 20 cal. So the cutter is not able to trim the case. I read about this on another forum somewhere.