Case Trimmer Suggestions

[mmanincor]

I have an old Pacific/Hornady case trimmer that is dull. Called Hornady and was told that the 1 piece heads have been gone for quite awhile and I probably won't find any. Looking for suggestions for a new trimmer that I can use my Lee shell holders in them. I also thought about seeing if a machine shop could sharpen this one and still keep in square and true.

 

[Mule3006Elk]

I use a L.E. Wilson Micrometer Case Trimmer. Very happy with it. Switched from RCBS.

 

[Elkhntr08]

Forster

 

[mmanincor]

I will check them out. Thanks, Mark

 

[mtnwrunner]

Wilson case trimmer----buy once and cry once.

Randy

 

[BigPrince]

Giraud.

 

[wind gypsy]

Giraud.

this is the correct answer.

I wouldn’t consider buying a trimmer that doesn’t chamfer and debur at the same time as it trims. My Forster has heads that do this but it was replaced by a Giraud a while ago.

 

[Msowa]

Henderson power trimmer with forester 3 way cutter heads. Haven’t looked back.

GEN 3 CASE TRIMMER | website

Motor Kits are allotted to motor trimmers. Motor kits will be available intermittently as stock allows Please email us if you would like to purchase a trimmer when trimmers are back in stock. We will add you to our notification list and send you notification when trimmer will be available on...

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[cjl2010]

Henderson power trimmer with forester 3 way cutter heads. Haven’t looked back.

GEN 3 CASE TRIMMER | website

Motor Kits are allotted to motor trimmers. Motor kits will be available intermittently as stock allows Please email us if you would like to purchase a trimmer when trimmers are back in stock. We will add you to our notification list and send you notification when trimmer will be available on...

www.hendersonprecision.com

Henderson for the win! Absolutely love mine!

 

[fraz01]

I've been using a Lyman Universal for years. Has worked great, I generally don't trim over 50 to 100 cases at a time so it's plenty fast. universal shell holder works good and it comes with all the pilots I use.

 

[mmanincor]

I've been using a Lyman Universal for years. Has worked great, I generally don't trim over 50 to 100 cases at a time so it's plenty fast. universal shell holder works good and it comes with all the pilots I use.

Thanks. I will check it out.

 

[dieselkid95]

I use a rcbs with a hand crank but I formatted with a drill works well for what I do. There definitely are some nicer ones.

 

[Justin28345]

Henderson Precision power trimmer. I’ve had a Giraud and was having an issue with some cases not perfectly chamfered and deburred. The Henderson precision trims them perfectly and faster. I can do 100 cases in under 10 minutes all within .001.

 

[menhaden_man]

My wife’s uncle turned me on to Little Crow - I’m a customer for life, especially if you tackle more than a few loads!

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[SOIHUNT]

Little Crow vote here!

 

[Brendan]

Anyone with the Henderson - Are there any solutions for calibers over .308? Looks like the cutter heads aren't available from Forster?

Edit - interested in going as high as 35 rem in rifle, then .44 mag and .45 super in pistol, looking like Giraud might be the best option in this case.

 

[Onstep]

Another Henderson guy. After I saw one in person I had to own it. I'll probably never kill it.

 

[imadamb]

The Gracey has done me well, especially with the carbide cutter upgrade. But, I haven't used anything else so I can't really compare it, and it's not exactly inexpensive.

 

[archp625]

I think I'm going to try a little crow next. You should check them out and form your own opinion.

 

[ericwh]

This is what I'm looking at: https://www.blackwidowshooters.com/product-page/trim-it-ii-with-2-free-dies

Trim/Chamfer/Deburr and you can buy $20 dies for different cartridges instead of having to buy a whole $105 trimmer like the Giraud.

For 3 cartridges - .223, 6.5cm, and .30-06 - I'm looking at $170 with the trim-it II instead of $315 for the Giraud.

Here's a review for 3 of the trimmers being discussed: https://calgunandprep.com/home/blog...case-trimmers-ez-trimit-2-vs-wft-2-vs-giraud/