which case trimmer ?
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reloader54
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I use the Lee Precision Case Conditioning Kit 90950 , there are more quicker types but I like to get personal with each individual round during the reloading process, combining a thorough inspection with consistency, I like to load small batches of 50-100 at a time, I find it perfect for my needs. you can spend silly amounts of money on all sorts of the latest must haves but I've yet to see anyone shoot better than before they had just reliable basics and attention to detail.
I use the basic Lee Case Conditioning Kit trimmer with the Lee case holder in the electric drill. Trim with the Lee dedicated case trimmer and chamfer with the double ended Lyman VLD multi tool. If I want shiny cases I can give them a wipe with a bit of Autosol at the same time.
I welded a lever onto the case holder because I found it awkward to fiddle with the knurled collar...the lever combined with the spindle lock on the drill makes it a one handed operation to do up or undo.
Ah yes, often done with the tray from the bottom of one of the dog crates on my lap to catch any swarf...
Alan
I welded a lever onto the case holder because I found it awkward to fiddle with the knurled collar...the lever combined with the spindle lock on the drill makes it a one handed operation to do up or undo.
Ah yes, often done with the tray from the bottom of one of the dog crates on my lap to catch any swarf...
Alan
I have used lee basic kit,its ok but my hands getting sore trimming 50 and over cases. Had use of rcbs pro with spring loaded lever and not happy. Then bought a Lyman one and don't liked at all returned in favour of hornady camlock trimmer and it seating on my bench now very consistent and easy to use. My problem with case trimming ate left behind
Regards:
Miro
Regards:
Miro
reloader54
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neat idea, simple but effective.
enfieldspares
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Forstér. As it's the one you'll end up with. And Hannam's stock them. I've owned and used the RCBS and it wasn't as good. I've used the Lyman and liked it. But the Forster if you have a need has all the extra bits, whistles and bells. But if you don't need them the Lyman is pretty much as good.
stevenedwards
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L E Wilson. Have a look on spuds site.
Trim it 2. Trims and chamfers in one.
Super fast in comparison to lathe type trimmers. Multi calibre inserts available and they are on bearings so it doesn’t damage the brass.
Super fast in comparison to lathe type trimmers. Multi calibre inserts available and they are on bearings so it doesn’t damage the brass.
I currently have quite a few.
Lee zip trim with case length gauges.
Lee quick trim with power adapter.
RCBS lathe type, Lyman lathe type.
Wilson lathe type.
Little Crow gunworks trimmer.
CTS case trimmer.
Hornady Lock and Load case prep centre.
All have their strengths and weaknesses. If you are trimming limited numbers of cases, with limited number of calibres, there’s nothing wrong with the Lee gear. If you only trim one or two calibres, the Little Crow and CTS are Quick and easy to use with a battery drill. The RCBS and Lyman are almost identical and do a decent job. The Wilson is very precise, but needs specific case holders per calibre, and the Hornady will do just about anything. Price is a big factor as well, depending on the calibres you expect to trim, so I would start by working out which calibres you are going to target and work it out from there.
Lee zip trim with case length gauges.
Lee quick trim with power adapter.
RCBS lathe type, Lyman lathe type.
Wilson lathe type.
Little Crow gunworks trimmer.
CTS case trimmer.
Hornady Lock and Load case prep centre.
All have their strengths and weaknesses. If you are trimming limited numbers of cases, with limited number of calibres, there’s nothing wrong with the Lee gear. If you only trim one or two calibres, the Little Crow and CTS are Quick and easy to use with a battery drill. The RCBS and Lyman are almost identical and do a decent job. The Wilson is very precise, but needs specific case holders per calibre, and the Hornady will do just about anything. Price is a big factor as well, depending on the calibres you expect to trim, so I would start by working out which calibres you are going to target and work it out from there.
Regards
JCS
Steff
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I also use the Lee kit. But I am using it in the opposite direction as intended. Instead of spinning the case, I spin the cutter with the lenth gauge. This way I am a lot faster as I don't need to turn off the drill.
The only downside is, that I had to get the cutter shaft lathed down to fit into my drill chuck which is max. 10mm. The original diameter is 13mm.
Wearing a tight fitting leather glove on your left and will prevent your fingers from getting sore and you can also fasten it much tighter than with your bare hands.
This set-up is suited to trim large amounts of brass in very little time and with minimal investment.
The only downside is, that I had to get the cutter shaft lathed down to fit into my drill chuck which is max. 10mm. The original diameter is 13mm.
Wearing a tight fitting leather glove on your left and will prevent your fingers from getting sore and you can also fasten it much tighter than with your bare hands.
This set-up is suited to trim large amounts of brass in very little time and with minimal investment.
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I did try using it that way round but I still found it a fiddle and got sore fingers, which is why I added the lever...the drill's spindle lock is also handy from the fiddle reduction point of view.
A friend at the range was saying that he put the Lee cutter in his bench drill chuck and held the cartridges by hand on a flat plate, that saves any messing with the case holder altogether.
First buy your bench drill.....
Alan
Correct. And also worth noting they are "fully adjustable for length of finished cases, and how much chamfer/deburr you want on inside or outside."
K
Steff
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I did try using it that way round but I still found it a fiddle and got sore fingers, which is why I added the lever...the drill's spindle lock is also handy from the fiddle reduction point of view.
A friend at the range was saying that he put the Lee cutter in his bench drill chuck and held the cartridges by hand on a flat plate, that saves any messing with the case holder altogether.
First buy your bench drill.....
Alan
No need to buy a bench drill. Just get something like this:
I have actually mounted it not on but underneath my workbench as I like to work sitting down.
And as to the fiddle, the trick is really to prolong the shellholder stud so that you get a good grip on it.
Here's mine:
+1 for the Little Crow trimmer.
I understand that. My solution of the lever is not dissimilar thinking...but they both require you to insert and remove the case into the case holder.
The advantage of Mark's bench drill solution is that it does away with the case holder all together...the cases were just hand held and the base plate provided the length stop. Hugely reduces the handling and fiddle.
Alan
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