shortening .410 hulls?

[jeffcarr88]

Hey CGN,

I have a pile of once fired 3" .410 hulls...I'd like to cut them down to 2.5"...what is the best way to go about this? Any advice?

Thanks,

- J

 

[3macs1]

Most guys make something up like the trim doctor ballastic product sells if you have a lot to do.

 

[Lead Loader]

a sharp exacto knife is how i cut mine.

 

[saskbooknut]

Find a slip fit piece of EMT or other pipe and cut to correct length to make your shell 2.5 inches - use box cutter. I cut three inch 12 ga down to 2.5 inch with similar technique for reloading with black powder.

I do like the wooden cutters of previous post above though.

 

[kamlooky]

Band saw with a fence?

 

[Longwalker]

Band saw, or drill press with a small circular saw meant for a dremel tool is my preference. I have also made do with a poultry shears.

 

[jeffcarr88]

Thanks for the tips...may try making something of my own...I just want the cuts to be clean/straight. What would be the proper length to cut them too...as I need a little extra for the folding crimp? 2.7"?

 

[jeffcarr88]

PS.

Sorry if I am using the wrong terms, new to reloading as a whole

 

[R&R Rancher]

Another option would be to sell the hulls on the EE and buy factory 2-1/2 shells. Empty them and reload away! BTW the 2-1/2 length is the length after firing, not as loaded

 

[jeffcarr88]

Oh okay, thanks!!! Did not know the size is of the shell AFTER its been fired, learn something new everyday!!!

 

[3macs1]

What make are the 3" if they are something I normally reload I would swap you for factory 2 1/2". I have remington sts extra in 410 2 1/2