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8/4/2010 5:17:24 PM EDT
At what point is the best time to trim cases,:

Tumble, resize, trim.
or
Trim, tumble, resize.
8/4/2010 5:33:48 PM EDT
[#1]
tumble, resize, trim, tumble again.  helps to smooth out any sharp edges.
8/4/2010 5:45:27 PM EDT
[#2]
Quoted:
At what point is the best time to trim cases,:

Tumble, resize, trim.
or
Trim, tumble, resize.

Don't forget to chamfer and de-bur the case mouth after trimming.

8/4/2010 5:49:41 PM EDT
[#3]
Tumble, resize & deprime, measure & trim, prime.
8/4/2010 6:20:57 PM EDT
[#4]
You need to resize before you trim as they will usually "grow" during resize.
8/4/2010 6:22:52 PM EDT
[#5]
Tumble, Size, Trim, Chamfer and debur, Tumble
8/4/2010 6:33:49 PM EDT
[#6]
Trim after resizing.

Tumbling after resizing removes the lube, and it's an optional step.  Lube left on cases while trimming causes the brass shavings to stick to the trimmer, making an avoidable mess.  So that sequence is tumble, size, tumble, trim, and deburr.

8/4/2010 7:33:08 PM EDT
[#7]
Thank You All!!
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