Sell Me On A Case Trimmer

[bowhuntmontana]

I couldn't be convinced to go back to anything where a guy has to trim, chamfer, debur in different steps. I have the giraud bench trimmer which is a great option but expensive.

The Forster trimmer with 3-in-1 (trim/chamfer/debur) cutters and a drill adaptor works but by the time you buy 5 different 3-in-1 heads you're probably close enough in cost to justify the new henderson style trimmer from hornady.

I agree. I typically don't do a super high volume, and because of that, I don't mind the manual trimming step. But I really don't like the manual chamfering and deburring process, even for runs of 50-100 cases. That's why the Hornady 3-1 power trimmer is on my shopping list, just waiting for a sale or some type of promo from Hornady.

 

[Sheltowee]

First batch of .338-06 run through the Wilson today. Super easy and consistent after I got it dialed. Tapping the case mouth out of the shell holder using a block of wood felt a little weird but overall pretty pleased with the setup. Thanks to everyone for their recommendations.

 

[psean]

I can't speak to personal experience yet, but the Hornady 3-in-1 Power Case Trimmer is on my wish list. Especially if you are getting into some volume reloading.

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[bluegrassdan]

Well, I use a Bridgeport mill and a vertical quick release collet holder I made a fixture for and an emergency collet that has been bored out to just close enough to grip the case and not mark it. Repeatable, fast and accurate.

 

[Benfromalbuquerque]

I’ve trimmed hundreds of several different calibers on the Foster Original. If you go with a Foster of any configuration, I recommend buying a set. They sell trimmers with collets and pilots included. That way you’re not buying additional tiny bullshit things + shipping that make the whole deal functional. Ask me how I know.

 

[mtmuley]

I’ve trimmed hundreds of several different calibers on the Foster Original. If you go with a Foster of any configuration, I recommend buying a set. They sell trimmers with collets and pilots included. That way you’re not buying additional tiny bullshit things + shipping that make the whole deal functional. Ask me how I know.

Like mine. mtmuley

 

[dstaffk5]

Henderson, Giraud, and Dillon RT1500 for volume

 

[17remhunter]

Need to pick up a new rifle brass trimmer and would like to hear what y'all love/hate about your current setup. I'll be trimming .338-06, .308, 6.5 Creed, 25-7 PRC, 25-6.5 PRC, .257 Roberts Ackley, maybe some .223.

I had a Hornady Cam Lock trimmer in the distant past but lost it in the move. I didn't find it to be super user-friendly. I won't be trimming a ton in terms of volume, so I don't need a high end commercial grade trimmer. The LE Wilson and Little Crows seem pretty interesting to me but I'm open to suggestion.

What say ye?

L E Wilson case trimmer gave me the best consistency of anything I tried