.223 rcbs hand trimmer collets and mandrills

Snowleopard2 · February 20, 2019, 06:19 PM

I’ve acquired a rcbs case trimmer (not powered ) but I don’t have the collet or mandrills for it

Can anyone advise the part numbers and a reliable website I could order them from

Case sizes are .223

May also reload .243

Your help would be appreciated

I’m new to this reloading

Bought the manual rcbs case trimmer on eBay but no collets or mandrills!!!

Regards Pete

hounddawg · February 20, 2019, 06:53 PM

not familiar with the product but I went to Google typed in "RCBS case trimmer mandrel" and this was first link. Is this what you need ?

https://ads.midwayusa.com/s?userSear...oading%20Tools

big al hunter · February 21, 2019, 10:00 PM

If you purchased a "Trim Pro" you will need to search for the shell holders. RCBS put out a new model that has a universal case holder. So the shell holder plates are no longer stocked at most stores around here.

You don't need to throw it through a window in anger though, the new holding mechanism fits the old body.

. And it costs about as much as 5-6 of the old shell holders . I still find the old shell holders now l then, so that is a possibility. But if you will be trimming multiple calibers save yourself the headache and get the universal attachment. I think I saw it at Midway USA.

You also need the pilot for each caliber you trim with it. And cutter heads are easily replaced.

big al hunter · February 21, 2019, 10:03 PM

Oh, and welcome to the forum!! Didn't notice that this is your first post. Come back with any other issues, if you have any. This is a helpful bunch.

February 20, 2019, 06:19 PM	#1
Snowleopard2 Junior Member Join Date: February 20, 2019 Posts: 1	.223 rcbs hand trimmer collets and mandrills I’ve acquired a rcbs case trimmer (not powered ) but I don’t have the collet or mandrills for it Can anyone advise the part numbers and a reliable website I could order them from Case sizes are .223 May also reload .243 Your help would be appreciated I’m new to this reloading Bought the manual rcbs case trimmer on eBay but no collets or mandrills!!! Regards Pete

February 20, 2019, 06:53 PM	#2
hounddawg Senior Member Join Date: March 1, 2009 Posts: 4,232	not familiar with the product but I went to Google typed in "RCBS case trimmer mandrel" and this was first link. Is this what you need ? https://ads.midwayusa.com/s?userSear...oading%20Tools __________________ “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

February 21, 2019, 10:00 PM	#3
big al hunter Senior Member Join Date: March 12, 2011 Location: Washington state Posts: 1,558	If you purchased a "Trim Pro" you will need to search for the shell holders. RCBS put out a new model that has a universal case holder. So the shell holder plates are no longer stocked at most stores around here. You don't need to throw it through a window in anger though, the new holding mechanism fits the old body.. And it costs about as much as 5-6 of the old shell holders . I still find the old shell holders now l then, so that is a possibility. But if you will be trimming multiple calibers save yourself the headache and get the universal attachment. I think I saw it at Midway USA. You also need the pilot for each caliber you trim with it. And cutter heads are easily replaced. __________________ You can't fix stupid....however ignorance can be cured through education!

February 21, 2019, 10:03 PM	#4
big al hunter Senior Member Join Date: March 12, 2011 Location: Washington state Posts: 1,558	Oh, and welcome to the forum!! Didn't notice that this is your first post. Come back with any other issues, if you have any. This is a helpful bunch. __________________ You can't fix stupid....however ignorance can be cured through education!