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I feel like I should know why the answer to this is “obviously yes” or “obviously no”, but I don’t and I couldn’t find anything to confirm online so I’ll ask this here. Any reason I can’t trim 338/06 cases using the case length gauge and shell holder for a 30/06? Same shell holder and OAL at 1/3 the price. Thanks.
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Precisely what type of gauge and shell holder are we talking about?
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https://leeprecision.com/gage-holder-30-06-sprfld.htmlI have the cutter and lock stud for this design. Lee has them available for the 338/06, but it’s $16 vs $6 for the 30/06 through Midway with free shipping. Thanks!
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This is the system I use for nearly all of my trimming. What you want to do is not impossible, but it doesn't work well. I've used the .30-30 length gage to trim .32 Winchester Special cases before the .32 gage was available. The gage wobbles around too much in the case neck to work well.
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Thanks for the heads up on this, Youper.
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The 338 case mouths will wobble around the 30 cal shaft and not cut square, spend the extra couple bucks.
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If you can't find the 338-06 buy one for the 338WM and trim the tip till it gauges correctly. powdr
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Thanks for the input colodog & powdr!
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I usually trim my 06 brass first then run it through my 338-06 Fl sizer die
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