Thread: What is the best case trimmer for consistency?

Originally Posted by PERRISCICABA

Ok, I am listening all of you guys, somehow looks like the best cheap option the Lee trimmer. Now, if I go to the "power tools" options how much will it set me back ($$$)?
Mac

Hey just to make sure you do realise you can use the Lee trimmer with a power tool, right?

Originally Posted by WillB

Hey just to make sure you do realise you can use the Lee trimmer with a power tool, right?

Thank you! Yes I do, my "bother" with my Lee is that it keep letting loose the cases every second one, if I tight "too much" then it gets hard to loosen up and sometimes even get "a" case not straight.
My "main" reason is, get a trimmer that will be "faster" with less work around with the cases.

Originally Posted by PERRISCICABA

Thank you! Yes I do, my "bother" with my Lee is that it keep letting loose the cases every second one, if I tight "too much" then it gets hard to loosen up and sometimes even get "a" case not straight.
My "main" reason is, get a trimmer that will be "faster" with less work around with the cases.

Those were my exact same reasons. The Lee was good to start with, but locking and unlocking the case each time was slow and laborious. Once you've got good work habits for reloading, I see no reason to make things quicker/better for you, with better gear. Same logic for choosing scales vs powder throw vs electronic dispenser.

Sinclair / Wilson Ultimate trimmer there is nothing like it.

Originally Posted by PERRISCICABA

About to start reload for my 6.5CM and improving my reloads for my 7mm Rem Mag. I normally use the Lee case trimmer but i find hard sometimes to keep it consistent. I have see all those "lets" style trimmers and so i am wondering what is the best option in the NZ market right now.

Cheers.

Mac

P.S.: I been thinking of those "Giraud" power tool thing, @gimp, i think you have or had one, can you give me an idea how "good" or not it is?

I have a giraud and I like it

How were you using the lee in the drill? With the case clamp in the drill?

Found with a bit of practis you can unlock and lock the case quickly by using forward and backwards on the drill and nip it up at the end, then you can debur the cases at the same time.

Originally Posted by Beetroot

How were you using the lee in the drill? With the case clamp in the drill?

Found with a bit of practis you can unlock and lock the case quickly by using forward and backwards on the drill and nip it up at the end, then you can debur the cases at the same time.

Hey @Beetroot, let's say I have the "skills" to do the drill trimmer thing, why I am after a "3x1"(trim, chanffer and debur) equipment is more for fast processing without loose "quality" in the process.

Once again, I appreciate all the input you guys had, I am leaning towards the "little crow" one, but, I will do more research on it. For the mean time I will "stick" with my Lee ones.

Cheers guys!

Another for Wilson.

I have a Redding 2400 case trimer, that seams to work very well,

Nail file

Originally Posted by Gibo

Nail file

Yours or the missus's?

Originally Posted by Beaker

Yours or the missus's?

Your Mrs's

Note with the little crow - I've found it is better to use the drill and get the rpm up rather than slowly turn by hand. I was getting a tiny lip forming by hand that needed to be chamfered off that just didnt occur if i used the drill.
- it took 3 firings before i got enough variation to bother resetting the bit a little deeper.

I do take off that edge anyway but its much easier if its a clean cut