codefour
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I have finally decided to take the plunge and get an electric trimmer. I currently have an old Lyman manuel trimmer and have probably trimmed 5,000 rifle cases with it. Yes, it is time for an upgrade.
I load a lot of .223 and I size them on my RCBS Pro 2000 using a lube die prior to FL sizing. I like the idea of handling the brass one less time eliminating a step. Hence, my questions regarding the Dill Rapid Trimmer. I like the idea of the Giraud, but it is expensive and requires another step.
Now my ???'s..
1: How well does it trim? I have read other posts that it cuts so clean that seperate a seperate chamfer and deburr is not necessary. How accurate does it cut the length?
2: Does the vacuum attachment actually work well? Will I have brass shavings all over my press and specifically my shell plate? I have various size SHOP Vacs.
3: I plan on sizing first then trimming. Therefore, could I use the .308 die to just trim not resize in the Dillon trim die. Could I cheat and use the .308 trim die to just trim .30-06 after the 06 was full length resized without resizing again?
4: What is the over all quality and build concept of the Dillon trimmer itself? Would you buy it again or get something else. And if you would buy something else, what??
Thank you in advance for all your replies. I know this has been covered but I had some specific questions.
I load a lot of .223 and I size them on my RCBS Pro 2000 using a lube die prior to FL sizing. I like the idea of handling the brass one less time eliminating a step. Hence, my questions regarding the Dill Rapid Trimmer. I like the idea of the Giraud, but it is expensive and requires another step.
Now my ???'s..
1: How well does it trim? I have read other posts that it cuts so clean that seperate a seperate chamfer and deburr is not necessary. How accurate does it cut the length?
2: Does the vacuum attachment actually work well? Will I have brass shavings all over my press and specifically my shell plate? I have various size SHOP Vacs.
3: I plan on sizing first then trimming. Therefore, could I use the .308 die to just trim not resize in the Dillon trim die. Could I cheat and use the .308 trim die to just trim .30-06 after the 06 was full length resized without resizing again?
4: What is the over all quality and build concept of the Dillon trimmer itself? Would you buy it again or get something else. And if you would buy something else, what??
Thank you in advance for all your replies. I know this has been covered but I had some specific questions.