BTSDOG
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Just getting ready to trim up some 30-06 and while checking cases im wondering what others would do in this situation. Max length is listed at 2.494, and trim to length is listed at 2.484. I try to keep em all around .485-.486. While checking pre trim lengths, im finding some as short as 2.473 up to 2.480, all under the trim to length of 2.484. Ive never come across or used cases that are undersized such as these. Are they still safe to use, as I'm not loading for precision shooting, just functionality in my Garand. I know once loaded all the cartridges will have same OAL, but these would just have less brass in the neck area to hold the bullet. Any thoughts or input. Thanks