Question for Giraud Trimmer owners!

Waldog · November 18, 2009, 04:47 PM

I am contemplating a Giraud trimmer. There website shows many different case bushings. I recognize that you need different cutters for each caliber. And, you couldn't possibly get a 300 Mag case into a 300 Savage bushing. However, is it possible to use one bushing for SIMILAR cartridges with the same neck length? i.e. .308 and the 30-06 or, 250 Savage and the 22-250 or, 222 and the 222 Rem Mag. You get my drift? What say you??

**Unclenick** · November 18, 2009, 05:08 PM

Actually, you can use the same cutter. You have to adjust it's radial position on the head, so some like to buy separate cutters to save themselves the setup time when they switch neck diameters. If you were running two .30 cal cases, though, you would leave the cutter alone and just change bushings.

The reason the bushings change is the shoulder angles change. You could try using the .30-06 holder for the .25-06 (same parent case) but I expect the lack of neck surround will make it more likely you could spoil and case by tipping it a little. That would be OK, except the special cutter inserts could be chipped by that, and they are expensive to replace because they are custom made to cut the VLD chamfer and deburr simultaneously with the trimming action.

If you download the PDF instructions for the special blank bushings, you'll find they are cut with a chamber reamer for the cartridge being trimmed.

Peteco65 · November 18, 2009, 07:44 PM

Hello
I own a Giraud trimmer Its the best trimmer on the market IMO Doug is a great person to talk to and can tell you everything you want to know
just call and talk to him you won't be sorry if you get one

hope this helps

November 18, 2009, 04:47 PM	#1
Waldog Senior Member Join Date: March 28, 2007 Location: SOCAL Posts: 359	Question for Giraud Trimmer owners! I am contemplating a Giraud trimmer. There website shows many different case bushings. I recognize that you need different cutters for each caliber. And, you couldn't possibly get a 300 Mag case into a 300 Savage bushing. However, is it possible to use one bushing for SIMILAR cartridges with the same neck length? i.e. .308 and the 30-06 or, 250 Savage and the 22-250 or, 222 and the 222 Rem Mag. You get my drift? What say you?? __________________ I am the Christian Conservative that CNN warned you about!! “Socialism is the philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance and the gospel of envy.” Winston Churchill

November 18, 2009, 05:08 PM	#2
Unclenick Staff Join Date: March 4, 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 21,060	Actually, you can use the same cutter. You have to adjust it's radial position on the head, so some like to buy separate cutters to save themselves the setup time when they switch neck diameters. If you were running two .30 cal cases, though, you would leave the cutter alone and just change bushings. The reason the bushings change is the shoulder angles change. You could try using the .30-06 holder for the .25-06 (same parent case) but I expect the lack of neck surround will make it more likely you could spoil and case by tipping it a little. That would be OK, except the special cutter inserts could be chipped by that, and they are expensive to replace because they are custom made to cut the VLD chamfer and deburr simultaneously with the trimming action. If you download the PDF instructions for the special blank bushings, you'll find they are cut with a chamber reamer for the cartridge being trimmed. __________________ Gunsite Orange Hat Family Member CMP Certified GSM Master Instructor NRA Certified Rifle Instructor NRA Benefactor Member and Golden Eagle

November 18, 2009, 07:44 PM	#3
Peteco65 Junior Member Join Date: November 18, 2009 Location: western Pa Posts: 1	Giraud trimmer Hello I own a Giraud trimmer Its the best trimmer on the market IMO Doug is a great person to talk to and can tell you everything you want to know just call and talk to him you won't be sorry if you get one hope this helps