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Looking for .30 Remington Case Gauge and Trimmer
Posted: Sat Dec 06, 2025 3:06 pm
by 1913Model8
Hi Guys, I am looking for some answers on where I might be able to find some reloading tools. No rush or anything like that. Just curious if anyone out there has old equipment they do not need or want anymore for .30 Remington, or knows of some good tools out there for this ammo size. I am aware that it is not exactly easy to find. Specifically looking for the Case Gauge and trimmer. I have the Die set and shell holder. I might look into having a CNC shop make one of these Case Guages. If anyone is interested, let me know.
Re: Looking for .30 Remington Case Gauge and Trimmer
Posted: Sat Dec 06, 2025 7:36 pm
by Hibby83
I don't believe what you're asking for was ever made for the old autoloaders "25-30-32." Atleast by big production company's, maybe* a couple one off examples exist somewhere out there.
I personally never saw a need in my reloading tools for a case gauge. For trimming cases I use my Frankford Arsenal case prep station. You could use an old school hand crank trimmer.
There's others here who I'm sure have reloaded more than me that may have something to add.
Re: Looking for .30 Remington Case Gauge and Trimmer
Posted: Mon Dec 08, 2025 12:51 pm
by 1913Model8
Thank you for the info Hibby. Maybe this is really all I need, then down the line. I'm in the stage of learning more about reloading and all the tools that are out there and available. Sounds like what you have there works well.
Re: Looking for .30 Remington Case Gauge and Trimmer
Posted: Mon Dec 08, 2025 4:55 pm
by Phyrbird
1913
I suggest a simple digital caliper for the case length. Something rotary for trimming that.
Strongly advise a Hornady shoulder length jig to measure for headspace. Way better than other stuff for safety.
I've used a Foster trimmer for decades, others could be better now, but the Foster also sets up for outside neck turning. A really reliable accuracy tool. NEVER inside ream!! No guidance.
Also a Lyman primer hole reamer, another surprising accuracy factor. One time on new brass.
Though Lee likely doesn't make 30Rem die sets, I Really like the new micrometer seating mech that just screws onto their existing seaters, affordable too... Hint: 30-30 seater might serve.
Carl