Case trimmers

[malern28us]

I am looking for a case trimmer. Anyone have suggestions as to a manual trimmer? I was looking at Hornady. Are they good?

 

[jlm223]

I have a Trim Pro case trimmer made buy RCBS it's the only one I have ever used so they maybe something better out their, but I really like it. The manual case trimmer sells for $86.99 from Midway, you can buy a power unit for it.

 

[The Keymaster]

The Hornady works fine. I like the RCBS Trim Pro a little better, because it is a little faster getting the cases in and out of the unit. I will say that the power adapter that goes along with the Hornady is much better. There may be a Hornady case trimmer for sale "somewhere" on the forum...you may want to do a search.

 

[workinman]

+1 on the trim pro, but would love to get a giraud one day.

 

[BE Mike]

I think that all the major brands are good. I have a Forster with a power adapter which works well with my hand drill. I also have a Possum Hollow case trimmer that I use for .223 brass. I got the power adapter for it as well. You can find it at:Possum Hollow Kwick Case Trimmer 17 Remington, 221 Remington Fireball, 222 Remington, 222 Remington Magnum, 223 Remington - MidwayUSA It is faster than the Forster, because I don't have to clamp the head of the case into anything for each piece of brass trimmed. Here is a video of the Possum Hollow case trimmer in use: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i42nDelSKf8

I also use a power adapter for the case deburring tool that I chuck in to a bench drill press. I got the power adapters for the Forster and case deburring tool at:Trimmer Accessories - FORSTER Power Adaptor

Case Mouth Chamfering - Sinclair/Wilson Deburring Tool Package

 

[ISP 5353]

Wilson

 

[fireball168]

Another vote for Wilson.

 

[Iron22]

I have a Hornady and it works very well after you play with it and read the directions, save a case for adjusting it is not truly micro adjustable.

 

[djl02]

I'm new to all this ,but I bought a Redding 2400 case trimmer,If theres a better manual trimmer on the market I didnt see it,when I was looking at buying one for the first time. It smooth , durable , and reliable. I would at least look at one. .02

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k9ZLQkoHw14&feature=related

 

[ruger1800]

have a lyman universal trimmer, no collets needed. if your doing a lot of cases you will want a power trimmer or use a cordless drill like i do.

 

[mickar15]

+1 for Possum Hollow.

I have mine hooked up to my drill press. It's great if you are doing a lot of .223.

For small lots, I just use a Lee trimmer. I chuck it up in an air drill.

 

[malern28us]

Thanks for all the replies! I have called Sinclair International and they said Wilson is the favorite at the warehouse. I can see using wilson for reloading my 7 mm Rem Mag and 6.8SPC but it would seem to be slow for higher volume like .40 S&W and 9 mm reloading. I think I may go pick up the Wilson today since I live 15 min from Ft Wayne. I am sytill entertaining the idea of another for higher volume reloading. Still taking suggestions and still keeping the Hornady in mind that a certain someone on here wants to sell!

 

[boman]

I use a Forster but will probably go with a power trimmer, giraud or gracie, eventually for 223 and 308

but it would seem to be slow for higher volume like .40 S&W and 9 mm reloading

You don't need to trim pistol brass in my experience.

Steve

 

[coyotehunter4]

I have a Forster that is great for the precision work. For the high volume shuff I use a Lyman power unit. I like the Forster for my 22-250 because I turn the outside of the neck and ream the inside.

 

[BE Mike]

Thanks for all the replies! I have called Sinclair International and they said Wilson is the favorite at the warehouse. I can see using wilson for reloading my 7 mm Rem Mag and 6.8SPC but it would seem to be slow for higher volume like .40 S&W and 9 mm reloading. I think I may go pick up the Wilson today since I live 15 min from Ft Wayne. I am sytill entertaining the idea of another for higher volume reloading. Still taking suggestions and still keeping the Hornady in mind that a certain someone on here wants to sell!

You really don't need to trim straight-walled pistol brass. It will actually shrink with multiple firings. I like to use the same brand of pistol brass and keep it separated by number of firings. I can get a lot of firings when loading light pistol loads. I wouldn't push it when loading high pressure loads in the .40 and 9mm.

 

[j706]

I have a Forster Precision Case trimmer. I removed the hand crank and use a cordless drill on the shaft. Works pretty good. I have really been eyeballing the Hornaday Case Prep center. But $350.00 !!!!!!

I watched the youtube video of the de burring setup with a socket. I had me a "Why didn't I ever think of that" moment! Got it now though

 

[42769vette]

wilson

 

[parson]

Admittedly I'm cheap, but I've used the Lee for quite a few years. I don't do a large volume of cases, but it doesn't take too long to trim 50 or so.

 

[Yhunter]

I use the RCBS Trim Pro and very happy with its performance. If your'e a high volume you may want to upgrade by adding the power unit.

 

[Moses]

redding 2400. great trimmer