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Case trimmers
- Thread starter Hondo1
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Goodness! That girautool might be the best on the planet but for $500 I'll pass. I have been using a Hornady case trimmer and it works just fine for me.
That looks a lot like the little crow gun works. Might get one of those eventually.
The Giraud tri-way also camfers & deburs during the triming process (like the big brother model). Much better.
Agreed, the one "shortcoming" as it were of the tri-way is the range of available cartridges is more limited than the WFT.
I use the LE Wilson case trimmer with the micrometer adjustment. It's served my purpose perfectly, and I think many here would agree that it is one of the higher quality trimming systems you can get. I dont believe it can be converted to trim and chamfer inside/outside all at once though.
https://www.brownells.com/reloading.../ultimate-trimmer-platform-kit-prod54116.aspx
https://www.brownells.com/reloading.../ultimate-trimmer-platform-kit-prod54116.aspx
I bought a dillon 1200 a few years ago and just finally set it up. I take 200 rounds of say 223 and lube it in a ziplock and run it through the press
size stage 1, empty stage 2, trim stage 3, empty stage 4. Its loud with vacuum and trimmer running but i have some decent headphones and I have yet to see a faster system, for home use anyway.
size stage 1, empty stage 2, trim stage 3, empty stage 4. Its loud with vacuum and trimmer running but i have some decent headphones and I have yet to see a faster system, for home use anyway.
Yes, the Giraud is pricey, but it's the one piece of gear that will always have a home on my bench. It's really worth the investment, especially if you reload several calibers. I spent a lot of time trimming on my old Lyman trimmer. Results were ok, but it was long and tedious work. The Giraud trims, chamfers, and deburs in seconds. If mine dies, I would gladly get another.
I have the little crow in 223 and 308 and once you put them in a drill, you can trim while watching tv. It's a nice set it and forget it system. I knocked out about 500 cases watching Fury. Really easy but wear a glove on the hand you'll hold the cases with otherwise you'll end up with some missing skin after awhile.
I reluctantly bought the giraud years ago because I got tired of turning the lathe over and over again. It really does make everything much easier despite the high cost. In the end, I think it’s worth the price because of the time savings. You just have to set it up which can take a few minutes per caliber.
I never tried the dillon but I really like the way it cuts. The only drawback for me is the setup.
I never tried the dillon but I really like the way it cuts. The only drawback for me is the setup.
I can second the World's Cheapest Trimmer. I have one in 6.5 Creedmoor and it works really well. It's not my Giraud, by any means, but once it's set up to your desired case length, it's pretty consistent
Check out the Frankford Arsenal system. Good reviews. I've got one on the way. The Girarud wasn't in the budget.
https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1...nal-platinum-series-case-prep-and-trim-center
https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1...nal-platinum-series-case-prep-and-trim-center
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