which is the best case trimmer to buy? i would like an electric one but also want to know about a manual one. i would also like to know what everyone trims their 308 case's to is every gun different? mine need to be around 2.05 but i read that it should be 2.015 what do you guys think?
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Look up little crow gunworks world best case trimmer. Sinclair international sells them. I use them for my .308 and .223 with great results.
Look up little crow gunworks world best case trimmer. Sinclair international sells them. I use them for my .308 and .223 with great results.
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Giraud hands down, saving up for one rite now.
Giraud hands down, saving up for one rite now.
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I heard of one that is around 300 bucks and my buddy told me its like a pencil sharpener you stick the case head in, its trims and chamfer all in one. is this the one you guys are talkin about. anyway when I find one me and him are going in on it together I'm just tryin to find the best one. cuz trimming is important and not fun to do.
I heard of one that is around 300 bucks and my buddy told me its like a pencil sharpener you stick the case head in, its trims and chamfer all in one. is this the one you guys are talkin about. anyway when I find one me and him are going in on it together I'm just tryin to find the best one. cuz trimming is important and not fun to do.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: midkansasguy</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I heard of one that is around 300 bucks and my buddy told me its like a pencil sharpener you stick the case head in, its trims and chamfer all in one. is this the one you guys are talkin about. anyway when I find one me and him are going in on it together I'm just tryin to find the best one. cuz trimming is important and not fun to do. </div></div>
That is the Giraud case trimmer. It is extremely accurate and without a doubt the fastest trimmer made at any price. It is the king of the hill right now.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: midkansasguy</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I heard of one that is around 300 bucks and my buddy told me its like a pencil sharpener you stick the case head in, its trims and chamfer all in one. is this the one you guys are talkin about. anyway when I find one me and him are going in on it together I'm just tryin to find the best one. cuz trimming is important and not fun to do. </div></div>
That is the Giraud case trimmer. It is extremely accurate and without a doubt the fastest trimmer made at any price. It is the king of the hill right now.
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Yea I just looked at it but its not 300 lol more like 425. That worlds finest trimmer looks pretty cool too. And I can order one for every caliber and buy a new drill for half the price. But I want accuracy. Just don't know how accurate it could be
Yea I just looked at it but its not 300 lol more like 425. That worlds finest trimmer looks pretty cool too. And I can order one for every caliber and buy a new drill for half the price. But I want accuracy. Just don't know how accurate it could be
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The world finest trimmer is very accurate. It locates the case off the shoulder, I trim after I size so the cases are all the same. Look it up on you tube, there are a few video reviews on them. I use mine in a small bench drill press at about 1000 rpm with excellent results.
The world finest trimmer is very accurate. It locates the case off the shoulder, I trim after I size so the cases are all the same. Look it up on you tube, there are a few video reviews on them. I use mine in a small bench drill press at about 1000 rpm with excellent results.
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WOuld it be possible for you to post some pictures of your set up. also do you have to Chamfer after trimming?
WOuld it be possible for you to post some pictures of your set up. also do you have to Chamfer after trimming?
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That Giruad looks like the total package.
I have been using the old school method for years, it works for me. Lyman Universal trimmer, inside and outside hand chamfer tools, and calipers. Gets the job done for everything from 222 to -06 http://www.lymanproducts.com/lyman/case-trimmers/universal-trimmer.php
That Giruad looks like the total package.
I have been using the old school method for years, it works for me. Lyman Universal trimmer, inside and outside hand chamfer tools, and calipers. Gets the job done for everything from 222 to -06 http://www.lymanproducts.com/lyman/case-trimmers/universal-trimmer.php
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I am looking at one of these as well... does anyone know how many 'trims' one gets out of a cutting head?
I was also looking at an RCBS. But this looks like it is head and shoulders above... and one of those "buy once/cry once" deals vs. the RCBS.
But does anyone have experience with both?
Cheers,
Sirhr
I am looking at one of these as well... does anyone know how many 'trims' one gets out of a cutting head?
I was also looking at an RCBS. But this looks like it is head and shoulders above... and one of those "buy once/cry once" deals vs. the RCBS.
But does anyone have experience with both?
Cheers,
Sirhr
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Giruad all the way. Ive run over 10k 223 through mine, still cuts like.it.did.on the first one.
Giruad all the way. Ive run over 10k 223 through mine, still cuts like.it.did.on the first one.
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There is a 2 month wait... but I just put in my order.
Cheers,
Sirhr
There is a 2 month wait... but I just put in my order.
Cheers,
Sirhr
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I was really intrigued with this bit of kit, too. I don't need one, but that does not stop me from admiring this bit of genius!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tCWni2nNNeE
The annealer is just brilliant.
Cheers,
Sirhr
I was really intrigued with this bit of kit, too. I don't need one, but that does not stop me from admiring this bit of genius!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tCWni2nNNeE
The annealer is just brilliant.
Cheers,
Sirhr
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: fx77</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Big fan of the Giraud Trimmer
http://www.giraudtool.com/prod02.htm </div></div>
I could not agree more. Mine was one of my best reloading tool investments ever. It totally took the chore out of trimming.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: fx77</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Big fan of the Giraud Trimmer
http://www.giraudtool.com/prod02.htm </div></div>
I could not agree more. Mine was one of my best reloading tool investments ever. It totally took the chore out of trimming.
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Just send Doug your money, you'll be glad you did. And don't forget shellholders and cutters for all of your calibers.
Just send Doug your money, you'll be glad you did. And don't forget shellholders and cutters for all of your calibers.
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For those of you that have a Giraud type trimmer. How long and how much of a pain is it to swap cutters to a different cartridge? I shoot 6x47 Lapua, 7 WSM, 7 Dakota, 338 LM, 33LM Improved. I need to trim them all - how much of a pain will it be to swap them out?
Granted, its certainly NOT pain free now, but I'm not really looking to spend $500.00, including separate cartridge cutters if the PIA factor goes higher.
Jeffvn
For those of you that have a Giraud type trimmer. How long and how much of a pain is it to swap cutters to a different cartridge? I shoot 6x47 Lapua, 7 WSM, 7 Dakota, 338 LM, 33LM Improved. I need to trim them all - how much of a pain will it be to swap them out?
Granted, its certainly NOT pain free now, but I'm not really looking to spend $500.00, including separate cartridge cutters if the PIA factor goes higher.
Jeffvn
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You'll be pretty far north of the $500 by the time you're all said and done. It's not a pain at all to make the switch. I would recommend getting the split ring holders to make switching the shell holders pain free.
You'll be pretty far north of the $500 by the time you're all said and done. It's not a pain at all to make the switch. I would recommend getting the split ring holders to make switching the shell holders pain free.
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Untill now I was proud of my old style RCBS with the collet shell holder and 3 way cutter powered by my drill. I always ease up on the collet to let the brass spin a little. I think that gives a better cut. The end result is smooth enough to turn it on your tounge and not cut youself.
Untill now I was proud of my old style RCBS with the collet shell holder and 3 way cutter powered by my drill. I always ease up on the collet to let the brass spin a little. I think that gives a better cut. The end result is smooth enough to turn it on your tounge and not cut youself.
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The only pain with the Giraud trimmer is writting the check.
The only pain with the Giraud trimmer is writting the check.
