Lets talk trimmers

[Torque]

Whidden adjustable lock rings should be standard equipment on a giraud. They are awesome on there.

That is a fact! I went with the Giraud over the Henderson because the Giraud trims off the shoulder and not the entire case length, which gives the same neck length on each piece of brass. Which, based off my own logic, would produce a more uniform surface contact with the bullet than trimming to a certain length.

A cheaper option is the Lyman trimmer which uses the same concept.


The Henderson is a great trimmer and they are really nice people to talk to. I am not knocking their product, but I like the Giraud trim method.

Using a K&M case holder/power adapter handle will save your hands a lot of fatigue.

 

[PopNFresh]

I've thought about using my km holder a few times, just figured it would add time to the whole operation

 

[Axlrod]

I have used the Forster power case trimmer in my drill press over 10 years. Once it's set up, I can trim 10 cases per minute. I have their 3in1 cutters, that debur and chamfer while trimming.

 

[SDHNTR]

My beef with the Giraud is that little spring loaded plunger insert inside the bushing. It’s sloppy. You have to twist the case round and round (which shouldn’t be necessary with a rotary cutter) to get an even chamfer. On the fat cases like .300 wsm or PRCs, it works much better since there is no plunger thingy.