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Offline Dinny

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Trimming 45-70 Brass
« on: May 12, 2013, 04:20:24 PM »
I have a Forster Original Case Trimmer that was made before 2010. According to Forster it requires a modification to accept a #4 collet for 45-70. http://www.forsterproducts.com/catalog.asp?prodid=700220

Is there a better way to trim my Hornady brass down to 1.8" for deer hunting in IN? I already plan to cut it off closer to that length with a dremel cutoff tool, but will still need to true up the case mouth and all.

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Re: Trimming 45-70 Brass
« Reply #1 on: May 12, 2013, 06:57:31 PM »
Not sure where you got that info but mine takes a #4 just fine. It's probably a late 70's model. I've replaced the cutter on it several times already so it's a long way from new. I have invested in the drill attachment which I rate right up there with gold.

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Re: Trimming 45-70 Brass
« Reply #2 on: May 13, 2013, 12:45:07 AM »
Dinny, Use a Maxi ;)

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Re: Trimming 45-70 Brass
« Reply #3 on: May 13, 2013, 02:14:00 AM »
Dinny, Use a Maxi ;)
Pete

But Pete, there's more than one day in the season! The Maxi, 45LC, and 44 will all get used this next deer season.  ;)

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Re: Trimming 45-70 Brass
« Reply #4 on: May 13, 2013, 02:15:21 AM »
Larry,
  I'll give the #4 a try in mine.

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Re: Trimming 45-70 Brass
« Reply #5 on: May 13, 2013, 03:30:11 AM »
My trimmer is old and I can trim 45-70s on it.