Whats a good "lathe" type case trimmer, that won't break the bank

spleify · November 13, 2009, 11:26 PM

Hi all, what are you guys using for case trimmer out there.

I have been looking at the Lyman Accu trimmer, and like the fact that you can use standard shell holders for it. So that seems like a good price and deal, so I don't have to buy a ton of other things to get rolling.

http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct...tNumber=755364

I was also looking at the Forster Original case trimmer kit, though its a little more money, it seems like a good quality trimmer. With this unit will I need to buy a bunch of extras to use it.

http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct...tNumber=614276

Any other thoughts or opinions?

Thanks

Spleify

alfack · November 14, 2009, 03:08 AM

I like the Wilson with the Sinclair stand.

http://www.sinclairintl.com/product/5497/Case-Trimmers

This one has a micrometer on it, but it is cheaper w/o.

Scorch · November 14, 2009, 04:27 AM

I have a Lyman Universal trimmer. Works like a charm.
http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct...tNumber=795961

bpratl · November 14, 2009, 05:53 AM

I think that they will all work ok. I could be wrong but; I don't think that the Lyman can be use with the .17 or .204 Cal. I have been using the Forster for 20 years+, with the neck attachment, with great success.

sourdough44 · November 14, 2009, 07:29 AM

For the trimming I do I mostly got by with the inexpensive Lee hand trimmers. When the 204 came along I got a Wilson that I like very much, check it out. It may depend some on the type & amount in your trimming future?

nad1967 · November 14, 2009, 07:44 AM

nothing wrong with the two you are looking at... however the wilson is in another league

B78-22250 · November 14, 2009, 09:54 AM

Wilson trimmer with sinclair stand and starret micrometer.

spleify · November 14, 2009, 11:09 AM

Thanks for the replys everyone. I was looking at the Wilson too, and it seemed pretty good, what do you mean "Wilson is in another league"?

With the Lyman I have posed will I need to buy a bunch of other parts for it?

I have the Lee handheld now and that is just getting onl, I would like something better now.

Thanks again everyone.

confirmed shooter · November 14, 2009, 12:35 PM

about $80.00 and you are all set for the green one. RCBS. I been using it for years and it works well.

charlie sierra

spleify · November 14, 2009, 06:42 PM

Any other opinions?

Thanks for all the info

fineredmist · November 14, 2009, 06:52 PM

Let me suggest the RCBS trimmer as it has optional "3 way cutters" that trim to length as well as inside and outside champher in one operation. These cutters are caliber specific and not cheap but it you do volume loading they will pay for themselves in time and labor. The RCBS trimmer can be upgraded to a power unit, again not cheap but worth the investment for quantity work. I have used one for many years and I have had great results with the machine. It saves a great deal of time and tedidious work.

snuffy · November 14, 2009, 07:14 PM

Redding 2400 case trimmer.

Take a look at these videos;

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FORKLIFT352 · November 15, 2009, 12:38 AM

I saw an attachment that will go on to a "universal" trimmer.
You can hook up a drill and have an auto trimmer.
But I need to do more research.
I saw it a Cabala's.

November 13, 2009, 11:26 PM	#1
spleify Senior Member Join Date: August 3, 2009 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 151	Whats a good "lathe" type case trimmer, that won't break the bank Hi all, what are you guys using for case trimmer out there. I have been looking at the Lyman Accu trimmer, and like the fact that you can use standard shell holders for it. So that seems like a good price and deal, so I don't have to buy a ton of other things to get rolling. http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct...tNumber=755364 I was also looking at the Forster Original case trimmer kit, though its a little more money, it seems like a good quality trimmer. With this unit will I need to buy a bunch of extras to use it. http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct...tNumber=614276 Any other thoughts or opinions? Thanks Spleify __________________ ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ NRA Member Survival Paracord Wraps & Bracelets Like us on Facebook

November 14, 2009, 04:27 AM	#3
Scorch Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2006 Location: Washington state Posts: 15,248	I have a Lyman Universal trimmer. Works like a charm. http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct...tNumber=795961 __________________ Never try to educate someone who resists knowledge at all costs. But what do I know? Summit Arms Services

November 14, 2009, 05:53 AM	#4
bpratl Member Join Date: March 15, 2009 Location: Gloucester, MA Posts: 47	I think that they will all work ok. I could be wrong but; I don't think that the Lyman can be use with the .17 or .204 Cal. I have been using the Forster for 20 years+, with the neck attachment, with great success. __________________ .222 rem-Sako, .204 - Savage, 6 mm BR - Savage, 7-30 Waters - T/C, 270 Weatherby - Custom Muser, 22-250 - Savage, .222 rem - T/C, 204-T/C, BP .44 & .36 Bob

November 14, 2009, 09:54 AM	#7
B78-22250 Member Join Date: May 24, 2009 Location: Eden NC Posts: 56	trimmer Wilson trimmer with sinclair stand and starret micrometer.

November 14, 2009, 11:09 AM	#8
spleify Senior Member Join Date: August 3, 2009 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 151	Thanks for the replys everyone. I was looking at the Wilson too, and it seemed pretty good, what do you mean "Wilson is in another league"? With the Lyman I have posed will I need to buy a bunch of other parts for it? I have the Lee handheld now and that is just getting onl, I would like something better now. Thanks again everyone. __________________ ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ NRA Member Survival Paracord Wraps & Bracelets Like us on Facebook

November 14, 2009, 03:08 AM	#2
alfack Senior Member Join Date: March 4, 2009 Location: Marysville, Washington Posts: 195	I like the Wilson with the Sinclair stand. http://www.sinclairintl.com/product/5497/Case-Trimmers This one has a micrometer on it, but it is cheaper w/o.

November 14, 2009, 07:29 AM	#5
sourdough44 Senior Member Join Date: October 17, 2007 Location: WI Posts: 621	For the trimming I do I mostly got by with the inexpensive Lee hand trimmers. When the 204 came along I got a Wilson that I like very much, check it out. It may depend some on the type & amount in your trimming future?

November 14, 2009, 07:44 AM	#6
nad1967 Member Join Date: December 13, 2005 Posts: 28	nothing wrong with the two you are looking at... however the wilson is in another league

November 14, 2009, 12:35 PM	#9
confirmed shooter Senior Member Join Date: August 8, 2009 Location: reno, Nv. Posts: 109	about $80.00 and you are all set for the green one. RCBS. I been using it for years and it works well. charlie sierra

November 14, 2009, 06:42 PM	#10
spleify Senior Member Join Date: August 3, 2009 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 151	Any other opinions? Thanks for all the info __________________ ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ NRA Member Survival Paracord Wraps & Bracelets Like us on Facebook

November 14, 2009, 06:52 PM	#11
fineredmist Senior Member Join Date: November 2, 2008 Location: Wethersfield, ct Posts: 128	Let me suggest the RCBS trimmer as it has optional "3 way cutters" that trim to length as well as inside and outside champher in one operation. These cutters are caliber specific and not cheap but it you do volume loading they will pay for themselves in time and labor. The RCBS trimmer can be upgraded to a power unit, again not cheap but worth the investment for quantity work. I have used one for many years and I have had great results with the machine. It saves a great deal of time and tedidious work.

November 15, 2009, 12:38 AM	#13
FORKLIFT352 Member Join Date: July 18, 2009 Posts: 29	I saw an attachment that will go on to a "universal" trimmer. You can hook up a drill and have an auto trimmer. But I need to do more research. I saw it a Cabala's.