Sell me on your Case Trimmer

[rsipes3]

henderson precision in my opinion seems to be the best option

 

[chindits]

I rarely trim now that I have a borescope. Once I’m near my chamber line I record that info and trim it back just a skosh

 

[Boatmanxxx]

I'd not spend good $ on one that doesn't trim, deburr, and chamfer in one step. I have a giraud bench trimmer that is awesome. The henderson looks to maybe be a step up from it. I also have a forster that can use the power drill adapter and 3 in 1 cutters that is a more economical option.

So i'd say:
1a - Henderson
1b - Giraud bench trimmer
3 - forster with 3 way cutters and power adapter
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27 - anything that requires separate steps to trim, chamfer, and deburr.

What he said

 

[Huntingfarandwide]

Update!

I bought a slightly used Giraud Power Trimmer for 308. Set it up today and used it. I am really happy with this type of trimmer. I probably will look into the WFT system also.

Thanks for all of your thoughts and experiences.

 

[Marbles]

Has anyone used the Lyman E Zee trimmer - it’s the same design as the Lee, although not offered in as many calibers. The advantage I see is it uses what appears to be a standard cutter, like used in their hand crank trimmer - if so this means there is a carbide cutter available. I don’t like how long the Lee lasts between sharpening the cutter. I ordered one to see how it’s built.

What did you think of the Lyman? I just ordered one.

 

[Barrelnut]

I’ve had a RCBS and Forester on the bench, but the one that gets used is the weird little Lee trimmer. The pilot sets the trim length, so it’s exactly the same today, tomorrow, 5 years from now, when I’m tired, in front of the tv, in good light or bad light. I don’t own anything else from Lee, and didn‘t buy it to save money, but years ago a gun writer suggested to just try it with one caliber and see what you think - I was hooked. If it was $100 per caliber I’d still use it, but luckily these things are dirt cheap and fit inside a die box for that caliber.

You can run it in a drill or just do it by hand. For lengths not available you can get a pilot for a longer cartridge and grind it to the length you want. I get a cutter for every pilot and a lock stud for every shell holder so there’s no having to take anything apart.

It’s not for everyone, but it simplifies life a little bit and trims to the exact same length every time.View attachment 650480

This setup is fantastic. I have one for each of the 8 cartridges I reload for. I trim, chamfer, deburr, and then polish the case with some 0000 steel wool while the case is spinning in the drill holder.
One of the least know but best working systems out there. Trims the neck very precise and square.

 

[TaperPin]

What did you think of the Lyman? I just ordered one.

So far I really like it - the machining is better than the Lee. The biggest downside is the limited number of pilots - hopefully they expand to as many calibers as the Lee.

 

[ropeup79]

This setup is fantastic. I have one for each of the 8 cartridges I reload for. I trim, chamfer, deburr, and then polish the case with some 0000 steel wool while the case is spinning in the drill holder.
One of the least know but best working systems out there. Trims the neck very precise and square.

Same here, if my brass is already polished I’ll use a paper towel instead of steel wool to remove case lube.