Handy Case Cutter

[Dusty Morningwood]

I found this 3D printed jig in ebay. This one marked 12.7x44 from .50 Alaskan. Attaches to a small hobby chop saw. I removed one end to accommodate 32 gauge brass. So I am set up to make 12.7x44R from .50 Alaskan and .50-70 from 32 gauge. The 32 gauge needs to be cut and run in steps into .50-70 sizing die. Take it slow.  Both cases then filed to length in a .50-70 trim die. Then prepare cases as usual. 

 

[Hoss]

I got one of those mini chop saws from harbor freight, used it with a 3D printed Jig, to trim 45-70 to 45-60. Worked perfectly. Those are handy saws! 

[Colorado Coffinmaker]

I need to make a jig for mine.  This winter I plan to make a pile of Two and a Half inch 12 Gage.  Actually, a LARGE pile. 

[Lucky R. K.]

Here is another way to trim shotgun shells. Works pretty well.

Lucky 

[watab kid]

interesting info , thanks , 

[Colorado Coffinmaker]

 

Very cool Lucky.  First you gotta have the lathe    

[Lucky R. K.]

39 minutes ago, Colorado Coffinmaker said:

 

Very cool Lucky.  First you gotta have the lathe    

Not necessarily true. I know a guy who uses a piece of dowel rod cut to length and a utility knife to trim his shells. I was just showing one way to do it and maybe inspire some cowboy to come up with a different way.

Lucky 

[largo casey #19191]

I use one to trim 44\40 to 44/40 short.

                                                                           Largo

[Crazy Gun Barney, SASS #2428]

7 hours ago, Lucky R. K. said:

I know a guy who uses a piece of dowel rod cut to length and a utility knife to trim his shells

Last few times i was loading 10ga from new shells for my original 87, I used a cigar trimmer to cut the shells.  Worked pretty good!

[Three Foot Johnson]

Keepin' it simple -