Case Trimmers

Savagehawg · July 9, 2020, 09:18 PM

looking for a good case trimmer, whats a good one? What do you guys use?

Marco Califo · July 9, 2020, 09:31 PM

L.E. Wilson. All steel. Can be powerized with a drill and adapter. No pilots, but you have to buy their case holders.

USSR · July 10, 2020, 06:31 AM

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L.E. Wilson.

Ditto. Simply the best.

Don

hooligan1 · July 10, 2020, 07:59 AM

Im still using an old Forster Ive had for 35 years, but I sure would like to upgrade to one that does it all.

7.62 man · July 10, 2020, 08:33 AM

I use the cheap Lee case trimmer Case Length Gauge, Cutter and Lock Stud mounted in a drill & Chamfer tool to cut my brass to length.

https://leeprecision.com/gage-holder-223-rem.html

https://leeprecision.com/cutter-lock-stud.html

https://leeprecision.com/chamfer-tool.html

ghbucky · July 10, 2020, 09:12 AM

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I use the cheap Lee case trimmer Case Length Gauge, Cutter and Lock Stud mounted in a drill & Chamfer tool to cut my brass to length.

https://leeprecision.com/gage-holder-223-rem.html

https://leeprecision.com/cutter-lock-stud.html

https://leeprecision.com/chamfer-tool.html

same exact setup here.

hounddawg · July 10, 2020, 10:30 AM

I use Wilsons with the power adapter, each set to a specific case length and locked. I pick them up used at gunshows and Ebay

https://thefiringline.com/forums/att...4&d=1588702863

pwc · July 10, 2020, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by 7.62 man

I use the cheap Lee case trimmer Case Length Gauge, Cutter and Lock Stud mounted in a drill & Chamfer tool to cut my brass to length.

https://leeprecision.com/gage-holder-223-rem.html

https://leeprecision.com/cutter-lock-stud.html

https://leeprecision.com/chamfer-tool.html

Yup with cutter mounted on my drill press head

ghbucky · July 10, 2020, 12:23 PM

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Yup with cutter mounted on my drill press head

I bet that's nice.

sundog · July 10, 2020, 01:20 PM

RCBS Trim Pro - 2 with three-way cutters.

pwc · July 10, 2020, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by ghbucky

I bet that's nice.

Like watching "How It's Made" on TV....

jpx2rk · July 10, 2020, 03:17 PM

I use a Giraurd for 223, and WFT's for other calibers. Also have the Lee method mentioned above for the small batches or the odd ball case that was overlooked or found behind that box of junk.

Nathan · July 11, 2020, 04:51 AM

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L.E. Wilson. All steel. Can be powerized with a drill and adapter. No pilots, but you have to buy their case holders.

This is basically the best...that said, for straightwall, I prefer the Lee system and for high volume, I prefer the Trim-It ii.

The Trim-It ii is basically a Giraud Tri-way for multiple calibers.

The little crow works great for high volume, but still requires chamfering the mouth. In theory the tri-way types eliminate this, but the chamfer isn’t great if you look at under magnification.

berettaprofessor · July 11, 2020, 11:12 AM

[QUOTE]I use the cheap Lee case trimmer Case Length Gauge, Cutter and Lock Stud mounted in a drill & Chamfer tool to cut my brass to length.

https://leeprecision.com/gage-holder-223-rem.html

I use the gage trimmer mounted with an 8/32 adapter in a Hornady 3 station case prep center and use a screwdriver/lock stud/holder combo to hold the cartridge.

**Unclenick** · July 11, 2020, 01:24 PM

I use the L.E. Wilson for my lower volume cartridges and the motorized Giraud for high volume cases. No comparison on speed. I can do several on the Giraud for each one that comes off the Wilson, and the ones off the Wilson still need to be chamfered and deburred, while the Giraud cutter handles those tasks with the trimming simultaneously. The older Gracey design will do that, too, and is a little less expensive. The Gracey uses a smaller motor, so the Giraud can be a little faster, but the Gracey has attachments to motorize outside neck turning, if you normally do that task.

All the trimmers mentioned here and some more can be found on YouTube, so you can see how they are set up and what the relative speeds look like.

Metal god · July 13, 2020, 03:31 PM

I just watched the LE Wilson case trimmer video .

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UxsNP_5eDVg&t=306s
Yeah it looks nice and may work well but looks way slow and needing sized and fired case holders

Nope not for me .

I'll take my Lyman universal trimmer any day over that one
https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1012881432?pid=720825

See 1:10 to see how fast it works . If the guy was smart enough to mount the trimmer it would be even faster . I'll add you don't even need to use the collets because the UNIVERSAL case holder holds the case really tight . it needs no adjustments to hold cases it self adjust to hold any case but does need to be adjusted for case length .
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Gs3sJLRUto

An example of how well it works , this is a 223 case I trimmed down to see how well my flash hole deburring was

Marco Califo · July 13, 2020, 04:25 PM

So, that would be a 223 Short? Or, a 300 Sawed-off?

Metal god · July 14, 2020, 07:44 AM

Haha , I like the 223 short or how about the 300-plink lol

DPI7800 · July 15, 2020, 01:35 PM

Depends on the volume you trim.

I’ve been using the Frankford Arsenal for a few years now but plan on upgrading to a Giraud.

https://www.frankfordarsenal.com/cas...6.html#start=1

https://www.giraudtool.com/giraud-power-trimmer.html

USSR · July 15, 2020, 03:34 PM

I also have the Giraud which is great when dealing in volume. But for just a handful of brass, I go to my L.E. Wilson.

Don

RC20 · July 16, 2020, 02:00 PM

If any volume, then the tri trimmer types are the only way to go.

The Gerard Tri Trim can be chucked up in a drill and clamped in a vice and you have a motorized Gerard with a solid base (I have three of those)

My only other one is a Trim it II as Gerard does not make 7.5 Swiss in the Tri Trimmer type.

I can trim 300 cases in 30 minutes with those, corded drill clamped upside down in a vice.

Mk VII · July 16, 2020, 04:08 PM

Lee trimmer, (glued in a doorknob) with the universal chuck, on the lowest speed setting.

ghbucky · July 17, 2020, 08:03 AM

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Lee trimmer, (glued in a doorknob)

Neat idea

langenc · July 21, 2020, 10:57 AM

Whatever brand make sure it is NOT Lyman..

Wish I had a Wilson but Im so far into Lyman I cant aford to get out..

Marco Califo · July 21, 2020, 02:28 PM

"Wish I had a Wilson but Im so far into Lyman I cant aford to get out."
What? Are they going to pop your kneecaps or something. I have many Lyman products, even more Lee stuff, and find RCBS dies to be dependable.
Guess what? They all play nice with others.

July 9, 2020, 09:18 PM	#1
Savagehawg Member Join Date: March 31, 2020 Posts: 45	Case Trimmers looking for a good case trimmer, whats a good one? What do you guys use?

July 9, 2020, 09:31 PM	#2
Marco Califo Senior Member Join Date: April 4, 2011 Location: LA (Greater Los Angeles Area) Posts: 2,598	L.E. Wilson. All steel. Can be powerized with a drill and adapter. No pilots, but you have to buy their case holders. __________________ ............

July 10, 2020, 07:59 AM	#4
hooligan1 Senior Member Join Date: July 18, 2010 Location: Independence Missouri Posts: 4,586	Im still using an old Forster Ive had for 35 years, but I sure would like to upgrade to one that does it all. __________________ Keep your Axe sharp and your powder dry.

July 10, 2020, 10:30 AM	#7
hounddawg Senior Member Join Date: March 1, 2009 Posts: 4,232	I use Wilsons with the power adapter, each set to a specific case length and locked. I pick them up used at gunshows and Ebay https://thefiringline.com/forums/att...4&d=1588702863 __________________ “How do I get to the next level?” Well, you get to the next level by being the first one on the range and the last one to leave.” – Jerry Miculek

July 10, 2020, 01:20 PM	#10
sundog Senior Member Join Date: November 22, 1999 Location: Green Country, OK Posts: 782	RCBS Trim Pro - 2 with three-way cutters. __________________ safety first

July 10, 2020, 08:33 AM	#5
7.62 man Senior Member Join Date: April 30, 2009 Location: Cyber-world USA Posts: 258	I use the cheap Lee case trimmer Case Length Gauge, Cutter and Lock Stud mounted in a drill & Chamfer tool to cut my brass to length. https://leeprecision.com/gage-holder-223-rem.html https://leeprecision.com/cutter-lock-stud.html https://leeprecision.com/chamfer-tool.html

July 10, 2020, 03:17 PM	#12
jpx2rk Senior Member Join Date: December 29, 2015 Posts: 387	I use a Giraurd for 223, and WFT's for other calibers. Also have the Lee method mentioned above for the small batches or the odd ball case that was overlooked or found behind that box of junk.

July 11, 2020, 11:12 AM	#14
berettaprofessor Senior Member Join Date: November 23, 2008 Posts: 1,091	[QUOTE]I use the cheap Lee case trimmer Case Length Gauge, Cutter and Lock Stud mounted in a drill & Chamfer tool to cut my brass to length. https://leeprecision.com/gage-holder-223-rem.html I use the gage trimmer mounted with an 8/32 adapter in a Hornady 3 station case prep center and use a screwdriver/lock stud/holder combo to hold the cartridge. __________________ "What most people forget is that the first country the Nazi's conquered was their own." 44AMP on thefiringline.com

July 11, 2020, 01:24 PM	#15
Unclenick Staff Join Date: March 4, 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 21,063	I use the L.E. Wilson for my lower volume cartridges and the motorized Giraud for high volume cases. No comparison on speed. I can do several on the Giraud for each one that comes off the Wilson, and the ones off the Wilson still need to be chamfered and deburred, while the Giraud cutter handles those tasks with the trimming simultaneously. The older Gracey design will do that, too, and is a little less expensive. The Gracey uses a smaller motor, so the Giraud can be a little faster, but the Gracey has attachments to motorize outside neck turning, if you normally do that task. All the trimmers mentioned here and some more can be found on YouTube, so you can see how they are set up and what the relative speeds look like. __________________ Gunsite Orange Hat Family Member CMP Certified GSM Master Instructor NRA Certified Rifle Instructor NRA Benefactor Member and Golden Eagle

July 13, 2020, 03:31 PM	#16
Metal god Senior Member Join Date: April 10, 2012 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 6,876	I just watched the LE Wilson case trimmer video . https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UxsNP_5eDVg&t=306s Yeah it looks nice and may work well but looks way slow and needing sized and fired case holders Nope not for me . I'll take my Lyman universal trimmer any day over that one https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1012881432?pid=720825 See 1:10 to see how fast it works . If the guy was smart enough to mount the trimmer it would be even faster . I'll add you don't even need to use the collets because the UNIVERSAL case holder holds the case really tight . it needs no adjustments to hold cases it self adjust to hold any case but does need to be adjusted for case length . https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Gs3sJLRUto An example of how well it works , this is a 223 case I trimmed down to see how well my flash hole deburring was __________________ If Jesus had a gun , he'd probably still be alive ! I almost always write my posts regardless of content in a jovial manor and intent . If that's not how you took it , please try again . Last edited by Metal god; July 13, 2020 at 03:39 PM.

July 13, 2020, 04:25 PM	#17
Marco Califo Senior Member Join Date: April 4, 2011 Location: LA (Greater Los Angeles Area) Posts: 2,598	So, that would be a 223 Short? Or, a 300 Sawed-off? __________________ ............

July 14, 2020, 07:44 AM	#18
Metal god Senior Member Join Date: April 10, 2012 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 6,876	Haha , I like the 223 short or how about the 300-plink lol __________________ If Jesus had a gun , he'd probably still be alive ! I almost always write my posts regardless of content in a jovial manor and intent . If that's not how you took it , please try again .

July 15, 2020, 01:35 PM	#19
DPI7800 Senior Member Join Date: July 15, 2014 Posts: 208	Depends on the volume you trim. I’ve been using the Frankford Arsenal for a few years now but plan on upgrading to a Giraud. https://www.frankfordarsenal.com/cas...6.html#start=1 https://www.giraudtool.com/giraud-power-trimmer.html

July 15, 2020, 03:34 PM	#20
USSR Senior Member Join Date: November 14, 2017 Location: Finger Lakes Region of NY Posts: 1,442	I also have the Giraud which is great when dealing in volume. But for just a handful of brass, I go to my L.E. Wilson. Don __________________ NRA Life Member NRA Certified Metallic Cartridge Reloading Instructor

July 16, 2020, 02:00 PM	#21
RC20 Senior Member Join Date: April 10, 2008 Location: Alaska Posts: 7,014	If any volume, then the tri trimmer types are the only way to go. The Gerard Tri Trim can be chucked up in a drill and clamped in a vice and you have a motorized Gerard with a solid base (I have three of those) My only other one is a Trim it II as Gerard does not make 7.5 Swiss in the Tri Trimmer type. I can trim 300 cases in 30 minutes with those, corded drill clamped upside down in a vice. __________________ Science and Facts are True whether you believe it or not

July 16, 2020, 04:08 PM	#22
Mk VII Senior Member Join Date: November 23, 2000 Location: England Posts: 455	Lee trimmer, (glued in a doorknob) with the universal chuck, on the lowest speed setting.

July 21, 2020, 10:57 AM	#24
langenc Senior Member Join Date: August 19, 2007 Location: Montmorency Co, MI Posts: 1,551	Whatever brand make sure it is NOT Lyman.. Wish I had a Wilson but Im so far into Lyman I cant aford to get out..

July 21, 2020, 02:28 PM	#25
Marco Califo Senior Member Join Date: April 4, 2011 Location: LA (Greater Los Angeles Area) Posts: 2,598	"Wish I had a Wilson but Im so far into Lyman I cant aford to get out." What? Are they going to pop your kneecaps or something. I have many Lyman products, even more Lee stuff, and find RCBS dies to be dependable. Guess what? They all play nice with others. __________________ ............