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  • SamGoldstein
    Senior Member
    • Sep 2012
    • 1011

    Help me pick a case trimmer

    So, I am just starting out in rifle case reloading. I've done pistol reloading for some time. I need a case trimmer, but don't know which one to purchase. I'm looking for a MANUAL trimmer that will do 8mm mauser, 30-06, and 7.62x54r. It should be easy for a beginner to use too. What do you suggest? Purchase price should be under $75. Thanks for any help.
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    drdarrin@sbcglobal.net
    Senior Member
    • Feb 2011
    • 2219

    Unless you plan on reloading thousands of each, I recommend the Lee trimmers. I've used them for years without a problem. For a couple hundred rounds a year, they're perfect.


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    • #3
      SamGoldstein
      Senior Member
      • Sep 2012
      • 1011

      Originally posted by drdarrin@sbcglobal.net
      Unless you plan on reloading thousands of each, I recommend the Lee trimmers. I've used them for years without a problem. For a couple hundred rounds a year, they're perfect.


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      Quick Trim, power trim, or zip trim? Can you supply a link to this trimmer? Thanks.
      Last edited by SamGoldstein; 11-21-2016, 10:48 AM.

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        drdarrin@sbcglobal.net
        Senior Member
        • Feb 2011
        • 2219

        Google is your friend.


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        • #5
          hardhead
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          • Mar 2014
          • 406

          This is a bit over your budget, but I really like this one for the price point.



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          • #6
            CGZ
            Senior Member
            • Nov 2014
            • 990

            I recomend the lyman trimmer.

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            • #7
              LynnJr
              Calguns Addict
              • Jan 2013
              • 7958

              Wilson case trimmers are the standard for Precision rifle reloading.
              That said any of the case trimmers that trim off of the shoulder will get you close enough for government work.
              Sinclair International is the place to shop.
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                drdarrin@sbcglobal.net
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                • Feb 2011
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                • #9
                  mjmagee67
                  Veteran Member
                  • Jun 2011
                  • 2771

                  I use Lee Trimmers for the low volume stuff and the WTF for the high volume stuff.

                  The Lee's give you very consistent case lengths which is great for accurate ammo.
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                  • #10
                    bigdawg86
                    Veteran Member
                    • Mar 2012
                    • 3554

                    I like this one... Mine bench mounted to a 1750RPM motor I stole out of a scroll saw, but works in a drill or anything that spins.

                    It has interchangeable chambers for different cartridges. So if you need a different caliber its only 20 bucks.

                    Little Crow Gunworks developed the World's Finest Trimmer as a precision tool that will last a lifetime. One of the unique features is that the WFT uses a source of power that most reloaders already own.

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                    • #11
                      SamGoldstein
                      Senior Member
                      • Sep 2012
                      • 1011

                      Originally posted by bigdawg86
                      I like this one... Mine bench mounted to a 1750RPM motor I stole out of a scroll saw, but works in a drill or anything that spins.

                      It has interchangeable chambers for different cartridges. So if you need a different caliber its only 20 bucks.

                      https://littlecrowgunworks.com/produ...v=7516fd43adaa
                      Very nice. But out of my price range.

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                      • #12
                        bigdawg86
                        Veteran Member
                        • Mar 2012
                        • 3554

                        Originally posted by SamGoldstein
                        Very nice. But out of my price range.
                        Well my next suggestion is a Lyman Universal... But your really better off if you increase your price range a little. I'm not saying to get a Giraud, but another 20-25 bucks may really increase your horizons.

                        Buy once cry once.

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                        • #13
                          pdq_wizzard
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                          • May 2008
                          • 3813

                          I never liked the Lee trimmers well they are cheap they suck to use for a lot of cases

                          I use a little crow for .223 and 6.8.

                          for all my bolt guns I use a manual trimmer.

                          this is a good price and should work for you.

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                          • #14
                            SamGoldstein
                            Senior Member
                            • Sep 2012
                            • 1011

                            Anybody use this trimmer: Lee Deluxe Quick Trim Case Trimmer? This looks simple and cheap. Plus it chamfers automatically.

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                            • #15
                              SamGoldstein
                              Senior Member
                              • Sep 2012
                              • 1011

                              Originally posted by pdq_wizzard
                              I never liked the Lee trimmers well they are cheap they suck to use for a lot of cases

                              I use a little crow for .223 and 6.8.

                              for all my bolt guns I use a manual trimmer.

                              this is a good price and should work for you.

                              http://ads.midwayusa.com/product/315...se-trimmer-kit
                              Well, it uses Hornady shell holders only. I only have RCBS and Lee shell holders. Plus it looks like I have to buy a separate pilot for 8mm mauser.

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