Can someone tell me the purpose of a trim die?

[Vincent Vega]

Can someone tell me what's the purpose of a trim die and why would I need one? Thanks

 

[GeauxLSU]

Is this a trap? https://www.redding-reloading.com/online-catalog/33-trim-dies

 

[palmettomoon]

Case conversions.

 

[97 winchester]

Trim die to establish case length with a file.
You have to keep case length from getting too long from stretching after repeated firing and sizing cycles
Slow method for low quantity.

 

[Vincent Vega]

Thanks. Didn't understand why there is a market for these things when case trimmers and calipers are readily available.

 

[Tracer847]

Case conversions like 460 Rowland from .308
It’s not meant as a finish trimmer. Gets the bulk off and close enough for a regular trimmer.

 

[jeffdt]

Case conversions like 460 Rowland from .308
It’s not meant as a finish trimmer. Gets the bulk off and close enough for a regular trimmer.

Yep, it gets you in the neighborhood.

 

[Vincent Vega]

Thanks guys

 

[gh1950]

So are all of you saying it's not when you are just about to die for a little trim?

 

[palmettomoon]

So are all of you saying it's not when you are just about to die for a little trim?