Just a rant

[rtufixer]

Welcome to the world of Lee. Part of the price of anything is the customer service that comes with it. I went thru a similar issue with a set of their dies. I would have to send in the problematic die on my dime and then if it was deemed defective they would send me another....on my dime. More than the cost of a new die. Funny how that works, eh?

Agreed

 

[kmw1954]

Ok so I order a lee quick trim deluxe and die. Worked well for about 100 223 cases and now it leaves a burr on the outside of the neck. Took it apart oiled it. Still same problem. The tool trims to length very consistently and leaves a nice chamfer on the inside of the neck just the outside burr thats got me. The whole idea was to speed up the trimming process and at the beginning I was sold but now I'm kinda on the fence.

I purchased this tool to specifically trim my 223 brass and to present I have trimmed over 4k pcs. I too have experienced this result at times to to were it looked like it didn't chamfer at all. I assess this to the design and metal used to do the chamfering. I now also employ a Hornady chamfer tool. yes it ads a step but it works and I am now confident in my work.

No it is not working as it is intended to but then again I only paid about $30.00 for the cutter and die and yes it does trim to a very consistent length. So if you want to spend 2 to 3 times as much for a better tool then go ahead and make yourself happy.

 

[Bcwitt]

Most metal cutting processes leave a burr when too much pressure is used. Mabey try backing off a bit & let the tool do the work. My money is on pushing a bit too hard.

 

[Heir Kommt Die Sonne]

Honestly a quick trim die is a ingenious idea though. Saves alot of trimming each case, and .223 is usually a high volume caliber for us.
What i've learned from sharp cutting type tools is yes, too much pressure or too hard of alloys will shorten their lifespan significantly. Take care of your equipment and it'll take care of you.