Case Trimmer

I just ordered a SmartReloader® SR777 Bench Rest Case Trimmer from SportsmansGuide.com. Will this do a respectable job for me for trimming my rifle caliber brass? I should have asked first but I'm impulsive. ;)

Figued I'd give this a bump, I'm curious about them too.

I bought it, received it, and don't like it. I'm planning on returning it and saving up for a more expensive model.

I use the LE Wilson trimmer for my rifle brass and like it alot. Once set up it is extreamly consistant. It gets a little expensive if you have a bunch of shell holders to buy but other than that I recommend it.

I have a Fortster and a Giraud

Like them both.

I bought it, received it, and don't like it. I'm planning on returning it and saving up for a more expensive model.

What was it that you didn't like?

I have a Lyman Power Trimmer & does a great job for me.
You may find it cheaper elsewhere, but here's a good picture of it.

http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct/?productNumber=309537

I bought it, received it, and don't like it. I'm planning on returning it and saving up for a more expensive model.
I was wondering about the collet, how does it work?

What was it that you didn't like?
It was like a chunk of cast iron. The collet was unusable IMO, and the instructions were terrible. I sent it back for a full refund.
I was wondering about the collet, how does it work?
Not very well.

I've used the manual Lyman case trimmer for years. Nothing fancy but does an excellent job.

I've used the more expensive trimmers and none are any faster or seem to do any better than the inexpensive Lee trimmer.

I use it in my cordless drill and it does a great job. I trim and then ream & chamfer while it's still in the shell holder. The whole set up only cost about $15, and the case gauge for each different cartridge is only about $8. Everything is made from carbide steel, I've been using my cutters for at least 25 years or so.

+1 for the Forster Classic trimmer...simple and works great. Look on ebay for one; there are usually a few out there.

+1 for the Forster Classic trimmer...simple and works great. Look on ebay for one; there are usually a few out there.

Forster Classic??? That's for big cartridges like .50 cal. You are probably referring to the "Forster Original" model. It's a classic alright, but its not called that.:)

Forster also has a three-way cutter for .223, .243, and .308 that fits the Forster Original Trimmer. I use them, plus the power adapter. Really speeds case prep.

The Forster is a great trimmer.

Possum Hollow is cal specific, but works great with a drill

Even better in a drill press, and great in a lathe.

I have a Lyman Universal that works good. Even better if you mount it to the bench so it doesn't move, and replace the shaft with the optional shaft for a cordless drill. But I bought a Giraud for .223's, and that thing's wonderful! I don't load enough of other rifle calibers to justify changing the Giraud for them, so I still use the Lyman. But I load thousands of .223's.

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b150/rinselman/guns/ammo%20and%20reloading/LymanUniversalCaseTrimmer.jpg

Has anyone tried the new "The World's Finest Trimmer" from Little Crow Gunworks?

http://www.littlecrowgunworks.com/wft.html

It's an interesting idea which appears to be based on the Giraud, only uses a drill for power. It is a caliber specific tool, that measures off the case shoulder. ($70 per caliber.)

In Use videos at the Company's website above.

Drawback? Unlike the Giraud or the RCBS and Forster lathe trimmers equipped with 3-way cutters, you still have to chamfer and deburr.

BTW, the Possom Hollow now offers their trimmer with a 3-way cutter model as well.

Using my Forster with power adaptor and carbide 3-way cutter. (http://s935.photobucket.com/albums/ad195/gstrad/?action=view&current=MVI_1047.mp4)

Wilson works great. Simple, robust, accurate. Power adapter available.

Andy