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rcbs 3 in one cutter
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Re: rcbs 3 in one cutter
Never tried the foster one but I love the rcbs one. have one for .30 and .22.
Never tried the foster one but I love the rcbs one. have one for .30 and .22.
Re: rcbs 3 in one cutter
I got an RCBS today and can not get the outside chamfer to work! Hope it is just operator error! But I dont think so!
I got an RCBS today and can not get the outside chamfer to work! Hope it is just operator error! But I dont think so!
Re: rcbs 3 in one cutter
The RCBS 3-way on an RCBS manual trimmer shaft, with the shaft mounted in a collet in a vertical mill. .223 case about to be trimmed is held in a Lee lock stud and shell holder. The lock stud is tightened and loosened with vise grips. This could also be done in a drill press.
The RCBS 3-way cutter head takes ~10 minutes of focused fiddling around to get adjusted, but once adjusted it works really well.
It would take even longer if you fell asleep reading the instructions:
link to RCBS 3-way adjustment pdf
I don't have the Forster, but in 1 - way trimming, Forster does everything better than RCBS.
Forster 3 way overview
Forster 3-way instructions
The RCBS 3-way on an RCBS manual trimmer shaft, with the shaft mounted in a collet in a vertical mill. .223 case about to be trimmed is held in a Lee lock stud and shell holder. The lock stud is tightened and loosened with vise grips. This could also be done in a drill press.
The RCBS 3-way cutter head takes ~10 minutes of focused fiddling around to get adjusted, but once adjusted it works really well.
It would take even longer if you fell asleep reading the instructions:
link to RCBS 3-way adjustment pdf
I don't have the Forster, but in 1 - way trimming, Forster does everything better than RCBS.
Forster 3 way overview
Forster 3-way instructions
Re: rcbs 3 in one cutter
The forster cutter has carbide bladed (not sure if RCBS uses carbide or steel) and seems to be built better. But they only offer it in 223, 243, and 308. RCBS offers it in all cals in between also.
The forster cutter has carbide bladed (not sure if RCBS uses carbide or steel) and seems to be built better. But they only offer it in 223, 243, and 308. RCBS offers it in all cals in between also.
Re: rcbs 3 in one cutter
I used the RCBS version for a while. Only problem I ever encountered was with brass that wasn't perfectly square causing the cut the be off to one side.
IIRC with the RCBS, you can buy a separate pilot and use the same cutter. Only drawback is resetting every time.
I used the RCBS version for a while. Only problem I ever encountered was with brass that wasn't perfectly square causing the cut the be off to one side.
IIRC with the RCBS, you can buy a separate pilot and use the same cutter. Only drawback is resetting every time.
Re: rcbs 3 in one cutter
I just set up an rcbs 3way cutter and I also seem to be having a problem with the outside cut being off center. I ran a few different pieces of brass and made sure that it was positioned fully in the base plate. Any adjustment advice?
I just set up an rcbs 3way cutter and I also seem to be having a problem with the outside cut being off center. I ran a few different pieces of brass and made sure that it was positioned fully in the base plate. Any adjustment advice?
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I took the inside chamfer pilot out of mine and still can't get the outside chamfer bit to go down far enough to touch the brass. I think I will be returning this unit and maybe giving it one more try. Does anyone think that these aren't really that big of a time saver? Thats what I'm thinking right now.
I took the inside chamfer pilot out of mine and still can't get the outside chamfer bit to go down far enough to touch the brass. I think I will be returning this unit and maybe giving it one more try. Does anyone think that these aren't really that big of a time saver? Thats what I'm thinking right now.
Re: rcbs 3 in one cutter
You cant interchange the trimmer parts with other companies can you? Like in other words, you cant just put the Forster cutter on a RCBS trimming unit can you? Sorry for the beginners question, I am just starting to gather some reloading equipment
You cant interchange the trimmer parts with other companies can you? Like in other words, you cant just put the Forster cutter on a RCBS trimming unit can you? Sorry for the beginners question, I am just starting to gather some reloading equipment
Re: rcbs 3 in one cutter
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: EddieNFL</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I used the RCBS version for a while. Only problem I ever encountered was with brass that wasn't perfectly square causing the cut the be off to one side.</div></div>
I have experienced this same phenomenon as well in both .223 and .243 (the only two calibers I have tried).
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: EddieNFL</div><div class="ubbcode-body">IIRC with the RCBS, you can buy a separate pilot and use the same cutter. Only drawback is resetting every time.</div></div>
You can, but it is a serious pain in the ass.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: EddieNFL</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I used the RCBS version for a while. Only problem I ever encountered was with brass that wasn't perfectly square causing the cut the be off to one side.</div></div>
I have experienced this same phenomenon as well in both .223 and .243 (the only two calibers I have tried).
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: EddieNFL</div><div class="ubbcode-body">IIRC with the RCBS, you can buy a separate pilot and use the same cutter. Only drawback is resetting every time.</div></div>
You can, but it is a serious pain in the ass.
Re: rcbs 3 in one cutter
forster wont fit in rcbs or redding and i think that one is the best one
forster wont fit in rcbs or redding and i think that one is the best one
