What shellholder do I need to use with the Redding 83209R 45-70 Government Trim Die?

This trim die requires a standard Redding Shellholder #18 (Part #11018) to properly secure and align your 45-70 brass cases during the file-trimming process.

Will this trim die work on any standard reloading press?

Yes, the Redding 83209R features an industry-standard 7/8"-14 thread, making it fully compatible with all standard single-stage and turret reloading presses available on the market.

Does this die resize the entire case body while trimming?

No, unlike some competitive dies that full-length size the brass during trimming, Redding engineers this trim die with specific internal body clearances to hold the case firmly without unnecessary over-working of the brass.

Is this tool suitable for trimming cases when loading short Hornady FTX bullets?

The Redding 83209R is built to standard SAAMI trim-to lengths. If you require trimming cases significantly shorter than SAAMI specifications—such as those needed for Hornady FTX bullets—you will need a dedicated short trim die or an adjustable lathe trimmer instead.

45-70 Trim Die - Redding 83209R

The Redding 83209r Trim Die is a precision reloading tool designed for manual case preparation of .45-70 Government brass. Machined from heat-treated, case-hardened alloy steel, the die features an ultra-hard flat top surface that allows reloaders to file-trim elongated cases flush using a standard flat file. Unlike standard full-length sizing dies that aggressively resize brass during the trimming step, this trim die is engineered with specific internal body clearances to securely hold .45-70 Government cases without over-working the metal. It mounts directly into standard reloading presses via industry-standard 7/8"-14 threading and also serves as an intermediate case-forming aid for custom brass projects.

Key Features

Precision File-Trim Design: Features a case-hardened, flat top surface allowing reloaders to quickly remove excess case neck length flush with a standard file.
Internal Clearance Profiling: Holds brass securely during trimming without subjecting the case body to unnecessary full-length resizing or work-hardening.
Standard Press Integration: Built with standard 7/8"-14 threads to mount into conventional single-stage or turret reloading presses.
Case Forming Capability: Functions as an effective intermediate forming die for custom brass conversion steps prior to final full-length sizing.
Durable Steel Construction: Machined from solid alloy steel on precision lathes and heat-treated for wear resistance against hardened metal files.

Specifications

Calibre: .45-70 U.S. Government (.458 calibre)
Thread Size: 7/8"-14 TPI
Shellholder Compatibility: Redding Shellholder #18
Material: Heat-treated, case-hardened alloy steel
Operation: Non-powered mechanical manual file-trimming

Who is the Redding Trim Die for .45-70 Government for?

Lever-action and single-shot rifle reloaders — requires standard 7/8"-14 threading and precise SAAMI-spec trimming for .45-70 Government brass fired in rifles such as the Marlin 1895, Henry, or Ruger No. 1.
Low-volume precision reloaders — allows manual file-trimming of .45-70 Government brass using a standard Redding Shellholder #18 without over-working or resizing the case body during low-to-moderate batch reloading sessions.

Less suitable for: High-volume brass processing where a motorised power case trimmer or lathe-style trimmer is required for rapid output, or for trimming cases significantly shorter than SAAMI specifications to seat Hornady FTX projectiles, which requires a dedicated short trim die or adjustable lathe trimmer.

SKU	RD102435LP
Model #	83209R
Brand	Redding
Shipping Weight	0.2000kg

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