So I’m looking at trimmers. My budget is one hundred dollars. I use 200 pieces of brass for my match rifle and then whatever for other projects. Is the Wilson with micro adjust accurate? Or should I go with say a worlds finest trimmer drill set up?
What trimmer to buy 100$ budget?
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If there is one that fits your cartridge:
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Giraud Tri-Way Trimmer
The Giraud Tri Way Trimmer is designed to be powered by your typical drill motor, drill press, or other dedicated rotating power source. Got an old motor laying around and some mechanical...
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I use the Lyman for my every reload trimming and like it. If you buy the power attachment, you'll go a little over $100, but not by much. Why do I like it? It has a nifty shell holder that really quick to move cases in and out, regardless of rim size (up to a max size, of course).
Amazon.com : Lyman Universal Case Trimmer with Carbide Cutter and 9 Pilot Multi-Pack : Gunsmithing Tools And Accessories : Sports & Outdoors
Amazon.com : Lyman Universal Case Trimmer with Carbide Cutter and 9 Pilot Multi-Pack : Gunsmithing Tools And Accessories : Sports & Outdoors
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Ok so I bought the ultimate trimmer from Wilson with stand and micro stem. Brownells was out of wft in 6.5x47. So we’ll see how this does or if it goes in the px
Get the power adapter and trim cases like in this video. Goes pretty quickly, it’s what I did before I got a Giraud.
Lyman Case Trimmer Xpress 115V | Midsouth Shooters
If a clean trim is what you are after than the Brass Smith Case Trim Xpress 115V is the trimmer for you. Purchase it today at Midsouth Shooters Supply.
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I was looking at the Giraud, but I am thinking about giving this one a shot. A little over $100 but it does several calibers.
Doesn't it just screw back in? Were you turning the crank the right direction?
Either way, good excuse to buy a power adapter.
Either way, good excuse to buy a power adapter.
It’s a spinny screw so it won’t got right back in, it just spins freely. Yeah and 4 days of waiting for shipping.
Yep had two hundred pieces of brass to trim before a match Saturday but that’s a no go.
Big Boy Brass Case Trimmer | Little Crow Gunworks
The WFT was developed as a precision tool built to last a lifetime (or more) and uses a source of power most people already own – a cordless or electric drill. Once adjusted to the user’s preference, it’s simply a matter of chucking it up in a drill and feeding cases in by hand – a pace of 10...
It won’t fit......story of my life ?Shove a pencil in that handle and get cranking!
Big Boy Brass Case Trimmer | Little Crow Gunworks
The WFT was developed as a precision tool built to last a lifetime (or more) and uses a source of power most people already own – a cordless or electric drill. Once adjusted to the user’s preference, it’s simply a matter of chucking it up in a drill and feeding cases in by hand – a pace of 10...www.littlecrowgunworks.com
This is what I use and I quite like it. They got a new model with interchangeable chambers. Will be buying one of those for 308 and 223 when the time comes.
I have them in 308 and 223. But midway and brownells we’re both sold out last week when I ordered.
Lyman Case Trimmer Xpress 115V | Midsouth Shooters
If a clean trim is what you are after than the Brass Smith Case Trim Xpress 115V is the trimmer for you. Purchase it today at Midsouth Shooters Supply.
I was looking at the Giraud, but I am thinking about giving this one a shot. A little over $100 but it does several calibers.
The Lyman is worth the hundred bucks.
I did find I get a more accurate length if I put the brass in a case holder instead of holding it by hand.
Plus, it doesn't fuck with my carpal tunnel as bad.
My K&M holder is probably in Iowa so I used this Lee until the new K&M delivered yesterday.
I mounted mine to a scrap of Luan along with the RCBS prep center.
Once I mounted it, I decided to do a timed test.
I took 50, 308 cases, lubed them with Oneshot (No, not him, it was the spray lube by Hornady), waited two minutes for the alcohol to gas off.
Resized all 50, wiped the lube, placed each case in the Lee holder, trimmed, chamfered, deburred and cleaned the case neck.
Once that was done, all 50 cases were primed with a Lee .
I didn't rush, I just worked at a steady pace.
Total time, 30 minutes.
I used to avoid trimming like the plague.
After buying this Lyman, I don't mind trimming at all.
@Mike Casselton suggested the damn thing and that was good enough for me. ? Even got the Handle n Shellholders come'n. ?
For the money you're talk'n bout? I think it's gonna be a decent investment.
I can't believe you haven't tried it on some scrap brass yet.
Better things to do I suppose.
Better things to do I suppose.
Uhm, to double lock and open handcuffs and leg shackles?
I guess I could use it to pick media outta primer pockets, but I'll probably just toss it. Was mixed in a box I recently opened with some reloading stuff. No idea why it was in there. Don't even use that style anymore.....
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I know, but you gave up that gig, for an other. Toss your's or that's just weird you're keeping it......
I got me a Little Crow Gunworks WFT. If you contact them directly, they will make a trimmer for whatever cartridge you want.
They just so happen to have 6.5x47L
6.5x47L Chamber
They just so happen to have 6.5x47L
6.5x47L Chamber
He uses that to unlock the Gimp, when it’s time.
Big Boy Brass Case Trimmer | Little Crow Gunworks
The WFT was developed as a precision tool built to last a lifetime (or more) and uses a source of power most people already own – a cordless or electric drill. Once adjusted to the user’s preference, it’s simply a matter of chucking it up in a drill and feeding cases in by hand – a pace of 10...
I have 4 of these. They work, but hind sight... should have just bought the Giraud. WFT trimmer plus a Lyman station sure beats the old way, but man, a Giraud saves so much time.
Time = Three times/day................. ? ? ?
Culpeper,
That's what I use and can't see going any other way.
Cheap, accurate, and did I mention "cheap".
That's what I use and can't see going any other way.
Cheap, accurate, and did I mention "cheap".
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I also take the time while chucked up to clean the outside of the case with mineral spirits soaked a little into a cut up sock after FL sizing. So, I can take care of trimming, chamfer, and cleaning FL lube and firing gunk on the chucked case. I like the fast trimmers off the shoulder but that is all they do. I follow Mr. Lee's advice that cleaning the inside of the case as counterproductive. So basically, all I use is the above for case prep after FL sizing. If the case length is fine after neck sizing then I'll chamfer by hand and forego cleaning. Eventually, I'll need to FL size again and start the process over again.
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New Wilson arrived. And slick as a whistle. Nice trimmer. Did two hundred pieces today, and it’s accurate.
