I am looking for feedback on a Gracey Trimmer/reamer ?

[Rprecision]

I have been eyeing a Gracey case trimmer. I also like the idea of a powered primer crimp reamer as well. The idea of buying one power unit and some different heads seems appealing.

Is the caliber change pretty straightforward ?

Is the primer reamer a good tool. I worry it may make it easy to oversize a primer pocket.

This is new territory for me and suggestions, advice or wisdom

Thanks

 

[JeffinTX]

Gracey's trimmer was a good trimmer when it came out, and if you can score a used one for a good price, take it! But if you're planning to buy new, Doug Giraud's trimmer improved on it regarding ease of use, repeatability, ability to change tool heads, carbide cutter, etc.

 

[Fatelvis]

+1 for the Giraud. I have one and love it. Quick to change calibers and ultra fast trimming,chamfering and deburring, all in one motion!

 

[Rprecision]

Having never used either, what makes the Giraud better?

Being able to remove primer crimps made the gracey more appealing.

What am I missing ?

 

[Gary Smith]

The Gracey is less expensive, can preform a variety of tasks, and if you buy a Giraud trimmer blade and replace the
the Gracey 2 piece one very easy to set up and each blade provides 3 cutting surfaces before replacement.
Typically you should never buy another.
I have 2 Graceys one in .223 and one for .308, and a Giraud in 30.06, both good machines, Gracey is more versatile.