Topic: Case trimmers

[Nomad]

 Wanting to get a power case trimmer looking at the RCBS.....
 Any thoughts on others....

[Grumblecakes]

i use the cheapo lee system chucked into a cordless drill. Its not super fast but i trim a bit on the short side to and let it grow to max length. I can do about 4 cases a minute if i get a good rhythm. I have seen where people have set the trimmer in a drill press and can pump out the cases pretty quick.

[fj40mojo]

Wanting to get a power case trimmer looking at the RCBS.....
 Any thoughts on others....

I turned out a little adapter that replaced my hand crank now I can chuck my drill on to the shaft and voila power trimmer.

i use the cheapo lee system chucked into a cordless drill. Its not super fast but i trim a bit on the short side to and let it grow to max length. I can do about 4 cases a minute if i get a good rhythm. I have seen where people have set the trimmer in a drill press and can pump out the cases pretty quick.

JMack has an interesting modified version of this system. He should share.

[Nomad]

 Been using a drill for years cordless and 1/2" Dewalt. I thinking of trying something different.....

[fj40mojo]

Been using a drill for years cordless and 1/2" Dewalt. I thinking of trying something different.....

Is it broke? Spend your money on some new components. If what you are doing is working to your liking why change it? I guess if I were going to change my trimming process it would have to be a significant improvement over what I'm all ready doing like greater precision or faster production or both. Just thinking of trying something new would have to equate to range time not bench time. Although I enjoy both one is definitely more fun.

[RGinIdaho]

I have the RCBS Trim Pro. I use it primarily for long range or short run ammo. It is precise and does a good job trimming and chamfering with their three way cutter(more money). It allows me to manage neck tension and control case size by using FL and Neck bushing dies. Just as expensive as the rest. No major time savings but a lot smoother, more precise and a lot more control with less effort.

I use the Dillon 1200 for .223. Excellent for large runs of ammo. It sizes and trims in one step. As far as neck tension and the like, you are left with what the die provides. You can play around with headspacing but that's about it. Clean, size and trim(Dillon), toss 'em back in the tumbler while you load primer tubes then they are ready to hit the 550. Decap die in station 1, powder in 2, bullet in 3, crimp or no in 4. No lube to remove from finished ammo. Not worth the money or effort for less than 1k at a time. IMHO, search the gun shows, I paid $175 for mine, die included, new in the box.

I still have a RCBS hand trimmer. Great for the casual reloader, a few hundred a month type shooting. Once you pass a hundred or so cases it is a PITA and slow even with a drill attached.

[birddog1989]

+1 on the RCBS Trim Pro

[Bill, Idaho]

Will any one those work for 50 BMG ? I need to trim a bunch, and it appears enough to warrant buying something 50-compliant. Either that or chuck them in my lathe.

[birddog1989]

How about this one?

http://www.kmshooting.com/catalog/50-caliber-bmg-tools/case-length-trimmer_50-bmg.html