I am a have trying acquire all the supplies needed for reloading. I am making of a list of everything I need. One thing im undecided on is a case trimmer.I was looking aorund and i found the Redding 2400 case trimmer. On paper it looks really good to me. It has microadjustment vs the others i have seen just you slide and lock it down. I looked on midway and it has it either everyone loved it or hated it. Is it a quality piece or should I be looking at something else?
manual case trimmers
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Re: manual case trimmers
Lee shell holer and case length gage, they come as a unit and they are normally under $5.00 when you purchase them per a caliber. You just have to purchase their cutter because the case length gage screws into it. Buy the cutter that has the round ball attached to it it is easy on the hands. You will need a cordless drill to attach the shell holder base to. You can rip through cases pretty fast.
Lee shell holer and case length gage, they come as a unit and they are normally under $5.00 when you purchase them per a caliber. You just have to purchase their cutter because the case length gage screws into it. Buy the cutter that has the round ball attached to it it is easy on the hands. You will need a cordless drill to attach the shell holder base to. You can rip through cases pretty fast.
Re: manual case trimmers
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Who Dat</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Lee shell holer and case length gage, they come as a unit and they are normally under $5.00 when you purchase them per a caliber. You just have to purchase their cutter because the case length gage screws into it. Buy the cutter that has the round ball attached to it it is easy on the hands. You will need a cordless drill to attach the shell holder base to. You can rip through cases pretty fast. </div></div>
Thanks but i was wanting a preicision manual one. I dont want anything that requires juice to run it. And from the design of it I think the redding should be precise.
I was just wondering if anyone has any hands on experience with them. If they do why or why not should i get it. I there a better model with the precision style adjustments?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Who Dat</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Lee shell holer and case length gage, they come as a unit and they are normally under $5.00 when you purchase them per a caliber. You just have to purchase their cutter because the case length gage screws into it. Buy the cutter that has the round ball attached to it it is easy on the hands. You will need a cordless drill to attach the shell holder base to. You can rip through cases pretty fast. </div></div>
Thanks but i was wanting a preicision manual one. I dont want anything that requires juice to run it. And from the design of it I think the redding should be precise.
I was just wondering if anyone has any hands on experience with them. If they do why or why not should i get it. I there a better model with the precision style adjustments?
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I've not used the Redding unit but, I have a Forster, Lyman and RCBS unit. Of those 3, I prefer the RCBS. It too has a fine adjust and the shell holder with the lever works well and is quick and repeatable.
That being said, I ordered a Giraud this week.
I've not used the Redding unit but, I have a Forster, Lyman and RCBS unit. Of those 3, I prefer the RCBS. It too has a fine adjust and the shell holder with the lever works well and is quick and repeatable.
That being said, I ordered a Giraud this week.
Re: manual case trimmers
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Goin'Hot</div><div class="ubbcode-body">That being said, I ordered a Giraud this week. </div></div>
Congrats to you and your ammo
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Goin'Hot</div><div class="ubbcode-body">That being said, I ordered a Giraud this week. </div></div>
Congrats to you and your ammo
Re: manual case trimmers
So which would be the top pick for manual trimmers with some sort of micrometer style adjustment?
1. Wilson/sinclair ultimate trimmer
2.Redding 2400
3. RCBS trim pro. ( where is the micro adjusment, i cant see it on the catalog picture)
I am a complete newb here i have yet to load a single round yet. I am just trying to get quality equipment so i dont waste money on lesser equipment and end up buying the expensive one anyway down the road.
So which would be the top pick for manual trimmers with some sort of micrometer style adjustment?
1. Wilson/sinclair ultimate trimmer
2.Redding 2400
3. RCBS trim pro. ( where is the micro adjusment, i cant see it on the catalog picture)
I am a complete newb here i have yet to load a single round yet. I am just trying to get quality equipment so i dont waste money on lesser equipment and end up buying the expensive one anyway down the road.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: fw707</div><div class="ubbcode-body">A Forster has been working well for me, but now I'm going to start sending all my brass to Goin'Hot!! </div></div>
Does the Foster have some sort of way to precisely adjust how much you are trimming it?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: fw707</div><div class="ubbcode-body">A Forster has been working well for me, but now I'm going to start sending all my brass to Goin'Hot!! </div></div>
Does the Foster have some sort of way to precisely adjust how much you are trimming it?
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: stork23raz</div><div class="ubbcode-body">3. RCBS trim pro. ( where is the micro adjusment, i cant see it on the catalog picture) </div></div>
I have this one, works great. The micro adjustment is threaded onto the course adjustment.
Moving left from the handle you have the coarse adjustment which is smaller and has the stippled edges, then threaded onto that you have the fine adjustment that has the white hash marks.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: stork23raz</div><div class="ubbcode-body">3. RCBS trim pro. ( where is the micro adjusment, i cant see it on the catalog picture) </div></div>
I have this one, works great. The micro adjustment is threaded onto the course adjustment.
Moving left from the handle you have the coarse adjustment which is smaller and has the stippled edges, then threaded onto that you have the fine adjustment that has the white hash marks.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Vinson</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: stork23raz</div><div class="ubbcode-body">3. RCBS trim pro. ( where is the micro adjusment, i cant see it on the catalog picture) </div></div>
I have this one, works great. The micro adjustment is threaded onto the course adjustment.
Moving left from the handle you have the coarse adjustment which is smaller and has the stippled edges, then threaded onto that you have the fine adjustment that has the white hash marks. </div></div>
Thanks!
How much length does 1 hash mark equal to? .001?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Vinson</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: stork23raz</div><div class="ubbcode-body">3. RCBS trim pro. ( where is the micro adjusment, i cant see it on the catalog picture) </div></div>
I have this one, works great. The micro adjustment is threaded onto the course adjustment.
Moving left from the handle you have the coarse adjustment which is smaller and has the stippled edges, then threaded onto that you have the fine adjustment that has the white hash marks. </div></div>
Thanks!
How much length does 1 hash mark equal to? .001?
Re: manual case trimmers
According to the instructions, one mark does equal .001. Also, with the RCBS, if you decide to stock up on some once-fired cases, you can chuck a 1/2" cordless drill (Dewalt) onto the shaft (after removing handle) and get it done pretty quickly. Inserting and removing the case is still the slow part... Also, you are going to have to champher and deburr after trimming with any manual that I know of.
According to the instructions, one mark does equal .001. Also, with the RCBS, if you decide to stock up on some once-fired cases, you can chuck a 1/2" cordless drill (Dewalt) onto the shaft (after removing handle) and get it done pretty quickly. Inserting and removing the case is still the slow part... Also, you are going to have to champher and deburr after trimming with any manual that I know of.
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I use the 2400, aka Redding Case Lathe.....good quality unit.
When I trim it's initially to the shortest case length in the lot so the micro adjust is not really meaningful to me for that end use. It just doen't matter, what you have is what you have, which is why I got by just fine for years with a Forster unit.
Where you WILL find the micro adjust VERY useful, and the reason for me buying it myself, is switching calibers on the trimmer, and returning to the same case length you had before. Just record the micrometer setting in your records and going back to that same length later is a simple matter of setting the micro adjust to the same number.
I use it exactly the same way I do with the micro adjust features on my bullet seater dies, and my powder measure. Saves me a lot of time and fucking around going back and forth between different settings.
I use the 2400, aka Redding Case Lathe.....good quality unit.
When I trim it's initially to the shortest case length in the lot so the micro adjust is not really meaningful to me for that end use. It just doen't matter, what you have is what you have, which is why I got by just fine for years with a Forster unit.
Where you WILL find the micro adjust VERY useful, and the reason for me buying it myself, is switching calibers on the trimmer, and returning to the same case length you had before. Just record the micrometer setting in your records and going back to that same length later is a simple matter of setting the micro adjust to the same number.
I use it exactly the same way I do with the micro adjust features on my bullet seater dies, and my powder measure. Saves me a lot of time and fucking around going back and forth between different settings.
Re: manual case trimmers
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: stork23raz</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: fw707</div><div class="ubbcode-body">A Forster has been working well for me, but now I'm going to start sending all my brass to Goin'Hot!! </div></div>
Does the Foster have some sort of way to precisely adjust how much you are trimming it? </div></div>
Just a set screw. It doesn't have a micrometer adjustment.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: stork23raz</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: fw707</div><div class="ubbcode-body">A Forster has been working well for me, but now I'm going to start sending all my brass to Goin'Hot!! </div></div>
Does the Foster have some sort of way to precisely adjust how much you are trimming it? </div></div>
Just a set screw. It doesn't have a micrometer adjustment.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: fw707</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> now I'm going to start sending all my brass to Goin'Hot!! </div></div>
I heard that he moved
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: fw707</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> now I'm going to start sending all my brass to Goin'Hot!! </div></div>
I heard that he moved
Re: manual case trimmers
Pilot trimmers are not a good choice compared to what else is out there... Wilson all the way.
Why use (3) different trimmers when (1) will do it and make sure your cuts are straight all the time eveytime.
ONLY issue with Wilson..
They need to polish the steel so its not so Susceptible to surface rust. But you can clean it up yourself and be ok...
Pilot trimmers are not a good choice compared to what else is out there... Wilson all the way.
Why use (3) different trimmers when (1) will do it and make sure your cuts are straight all the time eveytime.
ONLY issue with Wilson..
They need to polish the steel so its not so Susceptible to surface rust. But you can clean it up yourself and be ok...
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 427Cobra</div><div class="ubbcode-body">IMHO the only hand crank trimmer to consider is a Wilson, add a Sinclair stand with a Sinclair Shark fin case holder, there cheap compared to other brands. </div></div>
+1 the only way to go with a hand cranker! Very precise.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 427Cobra</div><div class="ubbcode-body">IMHO the only hand crank trimmer to consider is a Wilson, add a Sinclair stand with a Sinclair Shark fin case holder, there cheap compared to other brands. </div></div>
+1 the only way to go with a hand cranker! Very precise.
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I've used the RCBS Trim-Pro. It'll work but you'll get tired of cranking. I upgraded to the Trim-Pro Power and three way cutters. Still a little slow but reliable.
I don't know if the three way cutter would be too much effort for the Trim-Pro or not.
Bottom line, Trim-Pro will give you a repeatable trim length and get the job done.
I've used the RCBS Trim-Pro. It'll work but you'll get tired of cranking. I upgraded to the Trim-Pro Power and three way cutters. Still a little slow but reliable.
I don't know if the three way cutter would be too much effort for the Trim-Pro or not.
Bottom line, Trim-Pro will give you a repeatable trim length and get the job done.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: gvanhyning</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I have a Forster Original that has served me well.</div></div>
The Forster Original with the 3-in-1 chamfer head works great for me. Get the drill attachment and you'll be in business.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: gvanhyning</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I have a Forster Original that has served me well.</div></div>
The Forster Original with the 3-in-1 chamfer head works great for me. Get the drill attachment and you'll be in business.
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I have the L.E Wilson/Sinclair Ultimate Trimmer and optional Platform.
This trimmer functions perfectly.
The only pain is looking up the trimmer accessories online.
I can find everything in their catalog without a problem but online I have no luck.
I recommend the optional platform which has a tapping block and space to hold 9 case holders.
I recommend purchasing case holders for both "new" full length sized, and once fired brass in the caliber you require.
I have the L.E Wilson/Sinclair Ultimate Trimmer and optional Platform.
This trimmer functions perfectly.
The only pain is looking up the trimmer accessories online.
I can find everything in their catalog without a problem but online I have no luck.
I recommend the optional platform which has a tapping block and space to hold 9 case holders.
I recommend purchasing case holders for both "new" full length sized, and once fired brass in the caliber you require.
Re: manual case trimmers
Redding 2400. The cuts from the RCBS trimmer were usually crooked (seen when holding case in calipers). After 10-20 cases you get the hang of it and it's not much slower than the RCBS. It comes with just about all the pilots you need and will trim just about any rifle case.
Redding 2400. The cuts from the RCBS trimmer were usually crooked (seen when holding case in calipers). After 10-20 cases you get the hang of it and it's not much slower than the RCBS. It comes with just about all the pilots you need and will trim just about any rifle case.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Goin'Hot</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I've not used the Redding unit but, I have a Forster, Lyman and RCBS unit. Of those 3, I prefer the RCBS. It too has a fine adjust and the shell holder with the lever works well and is quick and repeatable.
That being said, I ordered a Giraud this week. </div></div>
Out of those, and also never using the Redding; I preferred the basic Lyman. I thought the Forster was a step up and it was not. The Giraud is awesome but a crank trimmer is always handy for play. The Lyman held the shell for pilot and had a really course cut with a definite stop that measured consistantly. Past-tense as the Forster is still there. I sold the Lyman trimmer with a Lyman press I hated a while back. The RCBS is in a box.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Goin'Hot</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I've not used the Redding unit but, I have a Forster, Lyman and RCBS unit. Of those 3, I prefer the RCBS. It too has a fine adjust and the shell holder with the lever works well and is quick and repeatable.
That being said, I ordered a Giraud this week. </div></div>
Out of those, and also never using the Redding; I preferred the basic Lyman. I thought the Forster was a step up and it was not. The Giraud is awesome but a crank trimmer is always handy for play. The Lyman held the shell for pilot and had a really course cut with a definite stop that measured consistantly. Past-tense as the Forster is still there. I sold the Lyman trimmer with a Lyman press I hated a while back. The RCBS is in a box.
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