Zaydok Allen
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I shoot pistols of various cartridge and pistol caliber carbines. I've never cared that much about shooting rifles. Right now I load 45 ACP and 10mm auto. 38/357 will get added to the mix in the next few months, and I currently have Redding dies to load S&W 460 magnum.
The 460 magnum is more like loading for a rifle and I would think may require case trimming. I may also get into long range rifle shooting (I'm thinking Ruger RPR or Savage 110), but it's very likely I'd own one long range rifle and only load one cartridge. I'm sort of topping off on my cartridge variety interest.
I've heard that an electric trimmer is the way to go, but I don't see myself loading a very high volume of 460 mag or rifle cartridges compared to my volume of pistol cartridges. I'm thinking maybe 500 cases a year combined. Maybe 1000 a year max.
Can you all make a recommendation on a case trimmer for this volume of trimming needs, and a unit, manual or electric, that will handle anything and not break the bank? I don't mind spending decent money on equipment if it will last me forever.
The 460 magnum is more like loading for a rifle and I would think may require case trimming. I may also get into long range rifle shooting (I'm thinking Ruger RPR or Savage 110), but it's very likely I'd own one long range rifle and only load one cartridge. I'm sort of topping off on my cartridge variety interest.
I've heard that an electric trimmer is the way to go, but I don't see myself loading a very high volume of 460 mag or rifle cartridges compared to my volume of pistol cartridges. I'm thinking maybe 500 cases a year combined. Maybe 1000 a year max.
Can you all make a recommendation on a case trimmer for this volume of trimming needs, and a unit, manual or electric, that will handle anything and not break the bank? I don't mind spending decent money on equipment if it will last me forever.