Case prep center

[Ohiohuntr]

What prep center is everyone using? I don’t need one with a trimmer, just debur, chamfer and primer pocket cleaning. I’ve always just don’t it all by hand but thinking about an upgrade

 

[jfk69]

I’ve got the Lyman, bought it used on flea bay for $80 and it’s been awesome. Really a timesaver. Its super quiet and has 5 stations for whatever you want to set up plus a spot for a brush and mica/graphite if lubing inside case necks is your thing

 

[Harvey_NW]

If you don't have an annealer and are interested in one, the Burstfire 2 in 1 is a pretty slick setup. The Gen 2 has 4 power stations so you could chamfer, deburr, clean primer pocket, and brush necks across the line.

 

[Ohiohuntr]

I have an annealezz annealer, just been chamfering, deburring and doing primer pockets by hand

 

[bober90]

+1 for the burstfire. Just got mine about a week ago and it’s been great!


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[Clarence]

I got the burstfire, and have been happy. Only thing I don't like is the brass shavings aren't very contained. The Lyman is nicer if you aren't in the market for an annealer. I like that it is a multi use tool though.

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[B23]

What prep center is everyone using? I don’t need one with a trimmer, just debur, chamfer and primer pocket cleaning. I’ve always just don’t it all by hand but thinking about an upgrade

I've had a RCBS Brass Boss for a few years, actually have three of them, and they work well for me.

 

[KnifeLicker3000]

I've been running the Lyman Case Prep Xpress for 10+ years.

 

[Torque]

I have used the Lyman for years. It is a good machine.

 

[Bandit16]

Do you all see a difference in quality between hand done and using a powered prep center?


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[SloppyJ]

I run the Frankford Arsenal platinum prep center. After about 1k rounds my cutter is not doing so hot so I'm going to swap it out with a carbide RCBS which is touted to solve the issue. It's a good setup for sure. Sped up my brass prep a ton. Top it off with one of their rotary tumblers and you're in business.

 

[KnifeLicker3000]

more of a quantity improvement rather than quality imo. in my mind the prep center gives me faster throughput.

 

[Ohiohuntr]

I appreciate the opinions guys

 

[Pescetism]

Lyman Xpress. I also use it as an annealing aid, it's not perfect, but I like it far better than using a drill.

 

[Tahoe1305]

Been using the frankford arsenal case prep center for 5 years or so. Haven’t replaced the blades yet and still going strong.

I have the burstfire too but haven’t bought heads for it. Since I can trim to length on the frankford I doubt I’d use it.