Case trimmers

[Hondo1]

I am looking for advice on case trimmers. I am currently using the Lee set up and an old RCBS trimmer. Seems like there has got to be a better way. What are y’all using?

thanks.

 

[Fursniper]

This; the best on planet earth.

http://www.giraudtool.com/prod02.htm

 

[HoustonB77]

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.

 

[AverajeJo]

I hate trimming (or any case prep) but I suffer through it bro. Love reloading though. :0)

 

[Fursniper]

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.

Ok, try this then, 2nd best;

http://www.giraudtool.com/Tri Way Trimmer.htm

 

[HoustonB77]

Ok, try this then, 2nd best;

http://www.giraudtool.com/Tri Way Trimmer.htm

That looks a lot like the little crow gun works. Might get one of those eventually.

 

[Hondo1]

How about the WTF trimmers?

 

[Fursniper]

How about the WTF trimmers?

The Giraud tri-way also camfers & deburs during the triming process (like the big brother model). Much better.

 

[Hondo1]

The Giraud tri-way also camfers & deburs during the triming process (like the big brother model). Much better.

Would be more better if the had it in the Creedmoor family cartridges.

 

[Fursniper]

Would be more better if the had it in the Creedmoor family cartridges.

Agreed, the one "shortcoming" as it were of the tri-way is the range of available cartridges is more limited than the WFT.

 

[Xander3Zero]

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

 

[the m700 project]

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.

 

[High H2o]

Been using the wilson case trimmer for 3 yrs, really like it, easy on the hands, and the cuts are very uniform. If you shoot a lot of diff. calibers, the dies can get pricy. got mine off of Midway.

 

[canezach]

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.

 

[Keel Haul]

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.

 

[mdmp5]

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.

 

[Hondo1]

So I have the Dillon already but it too is limited on available dies.

 

[flashhole]

What cartridges? I picked up a World's Cheapest Trimmer for 223 for ~$25 delivered to my house. Love it. They do 308 and a few others.

 

[canezach]

What cartridges? I picked up a World's Cheapest Trimmer for 223 for ~$25 delivered to my house. Love it. They do 308 and a few others.

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

 

[Hondo1]

Great feedback guys I really appreciate it.

 

[JC98]

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