Case trimmer?

[GOODWIN]

What do you like?

 

[DaveB]

I have the Lyman with 8 or so pilots. I recently upgraded it so I can use it with a drill. I have worn out two cutting bits. Mine is screwed down to my reload bench.



I want one of the fancy automated ones just cannot afford it.

Here is a link that I find interesting...
http://www.brownells.com/reloading/case ... 45315.aspx

 

[GOODWIN]

What about this one on sale?

http://www.cabelas.com/product/shooting ... _549388080

 

[rdl65]

What about this one on sale?

http://www.cabelas.com/product/shooting ... _549388080

That is the one I have, does what it is supposed to and no complaints.

 

[TRIGGER]

I have the Lyman with 8 or so pilots. I recently upgraded it so I can use it with a drill. I have worn out two cutting bits. Mine is screwed down to my reload bench.



I want one of the fancy automated ones just cannot afford it.

Here is a link that I find interesting...
http://www.brownells.com/reloading/case ... 45315.aspx

I use the Hornady version of this but to save on bench space I clamp it in my vice. Works good for me.

 

[vonb]

It begins and ends with a Giraud. However, it is not cheap.


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[Hunter 257W]

I started years ago with the Forster and still use it. I think back then maybe it was one of the few easily obtainable trimmers that could also turn necks. It works well but it would be nice to have a powered trimmer.

 

[Hunter 257W]

I have the Lyman with 8 or so pilots. I recently upgraded it so I can use it with a drill. I have worn out two cutting bits. Mine is screwed down to my reload bench.



I want one of the fancy automated ones just cannot afford it.

Here is a link that I find interesting...
http://www.brownells.com/reloading/case ... 45315.aspx

I use the Hornady version of this but to save on bench space I clamp it in my vice. Works good for me.

One comment I'd make about a tool like this is that you can't adjust the trim length if you want to trim different than the preset dimension. Why would you want to do that anyhow? Well, for example, I bought a custom bullet mold for the 35 Remington and if you trim cases to the minimum length and crimp the case into the bullets crimp groove, there is a driving band on that bullet outside the case that jams into the rifling and makes full chambering a little difficult. If I trim .010 shorter than minimum the problem goes away. Admittedly this is not something that is likely to come up but it's nice to have infinitely adjustable tools when you need them.

Ahhh, wait a minute....the ad does say that it is adjustable. Forget the above nonsense then. :shock:

 

[DaveB]

Funny there 257, I was wondering whatever is he talking about and then you got me.

BTW I always trim 010 under.

When I sit down to trim I wil generally have over 400 pieces of brass to cut for each caliber. My routine is to do 50, get Son to do 50 then next Son does 50 and that'st it for today. Repeat next day and so on until all trim is complete. Then we chamfer external edge 100 each per day until done. Then inside chamfer same routine. Tumble in Walnut 8 hours. Tumble in Corncob 2-4 hours.

Beween walnut an corn cob I do a final visual inspection of every piece.

 

[user 14220]

They all pretty much operate the same way and the one that sits on my bench is an RCBS because of the way it holds the base in place with the snap in holders.
I had to buy a Forster to trim the cases for my bigger double rifles such as the 450/400 and the 450 Nitro Express. The RCBS lacked the length.

 

[mjac]

What about this one on sale?

http://www.cabelas.com/product/shooting ... _549388080

Lee user here but wanting/needing to upgrade.
Can you attach a inside/outside deburring tool to this or is deburring done with another fixture?

 

[AllOutdoors]

I have the Lyman with 8 or so pilots. I recently upgraded it so I can use it with a drill. I have worn out two cutting bits. Mine is screwed down to my reload bench.



I want one of the fancy automated ones just cannot afford it.

Here is a link that I find interesting...
http://www.brownells.com/reloading/case ... 45315.aspx

I use the Lyman as well. It came with my turret press kit. It works great, just like the rest of the items in the kit.

 

[GOODWIN]

What about this one on sale?

http://www.cabelas.com/product/shooting ... _549388080

Lee user here but wanting/needing to upgrade.
Can you attach a inside/outside deburring tool to this or is deburring done with another fixture?

Not sure but I have a Lyman case prep center I use for that. Will let you know how it does. I plan to find a way to run it with a cordless drill.

 

[Deer Assassin]

It begins and ends with a Giraud. However, it is not cheap.


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i would love to have one