What case trimmer do you use?
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mcb
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I am using an RCBS case trimmer pro-2. Been a good trimmer for the price.
markr6754
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I have the Frankford Arsenal Universal Precision Case Trimmer. To date I've only used it for .300 Blk, but it should work from my .223 Rem and .458 SOCOM cases, as it has multiple collets for .17 Rem to .460 Weatherby.
Trial and error to get it set, but fast and repeatable.
Trial and error to get it set, but fast and repeatable.
.308 Norma
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I used a Forster for a long time. I have a Hornady now.
I think I like the Hornady better - it seems like it's a little quicker to get set, it takes regular shell holders, and it came with a whole assortment of pilots.
I think I like the Hornady better - it seems like it's a little quicker to get set, it takes regular shell holders, and it came with a whole assortment of pilots.
kerreckt
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An old orange Lyman. I've had many years. It is a very good tool.
Targa
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I use the cheap Lee case trimmer….the one you use with your drill. Works great, and the setup is cheap. Probably not the best for a high volume of brass but I know there a few members on here that will sit and knock out quite a few pieces of brass.
I use a WFT trimmer and a L.E.Wilson/Sinclair International trimmer.
The WFT trimmer is unique for one or a small family of cartridges so it can get expensive if you need to trim lots of different cartridges.
The Wilson trimmer uses a cartridge specific case holder. They are fairly economical. Sinclair International makes a base, case holder, a couple other accessories for the Wilson trimmer that make the trimmer more convenient to use.
The WFT trimmer is unique for one or a small family of cartridges so it can get expensive if you need to trim lots of different cartridges.
The Wilson trimmer uses a cartridge specific case holder. They are fairly economical. Sinclair International makes a base, case holder, a couple other accessories for the Wilson trimmer that make the trimmer more convenient to use.
Both the Lee with the pilot that you chuck in a drill as well as an orange Lyman. Both work and have their advantages and disadvantages. I don't think I've ever trimmed more than 100 or two in one sitting so if you will be sitting and trimming more than that it may not be for you.
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Interesting. It looks like a good product.
I have another Frankford Arsenal product, their case prep center. It looks like the trim head is similar on both, but it comes with chamfer and deburring stations, a pocket cleaner and is self contained too. Its about $75 more. I have a Forster too which I haven't used since I got the Franklin. I have the drill attachment for it but haven't found a power source that I like. Hand cranking gets old fast!
deadeye dick
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I also use the Lee trimmer for my 223 brass as i don't do volume trimming. Simple and a reasonable price. Works for me
Blue68f100
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I'm using a case trimmer I made similar to WFT. I set it up my lathe and go to town.
Mine is setup so I can change the bushing only, not bearing/bushing assembly. I'm up to ~ 10 different bushing now. My bushing insert is about 1/2" longer than all that I have seen. This supports the brass better to eliminate tilting. Most of my bushings have been cut with chamber reamers, which gives good alignment. I keep one setup with the 223R since I shoot a lot of it, it has a 3 way cutter in it.
The only thing I need to do to make it easier, would be to index all of my bushings so I don't have to adj my cutter every time.
Mine is setup so I can change the bushing only, not bearing/bushing assembly. I'm up to ~ 10 different bushing now. My bushing insert is about 1/2" longer than all that I have seen. This supports the brass better to eliminate tilting. Most of my bushings have been cut with chamber reamers, which gives good alignment. I keep one setup with the 223R since I shoot a lot of it, it has a 3 way cutter in it.
The only thing I need to do to make it easier, would be to index all of my bushings so I don't have to adj my cutter every time.
GeoDudeFlorida
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Ditto. If it's a lot of brass that really needs to be trimmed a lot I use the lathe. I have a Unimat Jeweler's lathe that's about prefect for trimming anything up to .50BMG.
Bazoo
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I use the lyman universal both with the drill attachment and crank. I also use a lyman universal drill press trimmer that's similar but out of production. And I use the Lyman ezee trim that I've modified to be suitable. It works like the lee, but uses standard shell holders.
There is a "Duh" moment for me. For some reason I never thought about chucking my WFT trimmers in my lathe. Maybe it is because the lathe is in car shop and not in the reloading room.
Nice trimmer with the bushings.
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Waterboy3313
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I will have to say for my .223/5.56 cases I really like the world's cheapest trimmer. Cheap effective and fast.
BJung
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I own an RCBS case trimmer that doesn't cut consistently. Any suggestions why? I also own a Forster cast trimmer that holds the case vertically and the cutter fits in my drill press. The second at be attached and detached must faster. I prefer the second.
bullseye308
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I’m using the Lee quick trim deluxe and liking it a lot. It trims, and does the inside/outside chamfer at the same time. Used with a cordless drill it is quick and my hands don’t wear out for a very long time.
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lightman
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I've owned several and they all worked ok. I've settled on the Wilson with all of the bells and whistles that Sinclair offer for it. I use a Giraud for the calibers that I trim a lot of. The basic Wilson is fairly cheap until you add all of the extras.
The Giraud isn't cheap but I can trim at a sustained rate of 15-16 cases per minute and maintain a consistent length within .001.
The Giraud isn't cheap but I can trim at a sustained rate of 15-16 cases per minute and maintain a consistent length within .001.
JEBruns
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Just ordered one of those last night. It will be my first trimmer, as I just got into rifle reloading.
old heeler
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I use Wilson trimmer but have few trim dies from RCBS.
The Bushmaster
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RCBS Pro 2 for the last 35 years. wore out one cutting head and RCBS replace it FREE.
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