I will start off by saying that I have an old Lyman manual trimmer. I've tried the power attached. I absolutely hate the thing. It's slow, a pain to use, and I'm constantly having to check and readjust it.
Therefore I was looking at electric alternatives.
I currently reload and need to trim brass for .308, .223 & 300 blackout. I'm not forming blackout brass just trimming to size.
I also am using a Dilllon 550 and and old Rockchucker.
I was mainly looking aDillon RT1500 setup or multiple Girard Triways.
I see that Dillon only makes the 300 Blackout trim die in carbide, which I don't need, so I'd probably get one of the after market steel dies. I also know I'll need a special tool head for my 550 or an extension for my Rock Chucker. My concern is that the case mouths will be undersized since there is no expander ball. Do you do something either before or after, like neck sizing to ensure the case mouth is the correct size?
While I realize a Trim-it 2 would be cheaper in the long run, I'd probably choose to get multiple tri-ways because once they are set up, I should never have to adjust them again. I do have a small drill press I could use for a power source.
Is getting the Dillon worth the extra money if I only have a 550? I do see much of a reason to get the regular giraud trimmers over a couple tri-ways.
thoughts?
Therefore I was looking at electric alternatives.
I currently reload and need to trim brass for .308, .223 & 300 blackout. I'm not forming blackout brass just trimming to size.
I also am using a Dilllon 550 and and old Rockchucker.
I was mainly looking aDillon RT1500 setup or multiple Girard Triways.
I see that Dillon only makes the 300 Blackout trim die in carbide, which I don't need, so I'd probably get one of the after market steel dies. I also know I'll need a special tool head for my 550 or an extension for my Rock Chucker. My concern is that the case mouths will be undersized since there is no expander ball. Do you do something either before or after, like neck sizing to ensure the case mouth is the correct size?
While I realize a Trim-it 2 would be cheaper in the long run, I'd probably choose to get multiple tri-ways because once they are set up, I should never have to adjust them again. I do have a small drill press I could use for a power source.
Is getting the Dillon worth the extra money if I only have a 550? I do see much of a reason to get the regular giraud trimmers over a couple tri-ways.
thoughts?