Trimmers, trimmers, trimmers?

[Intimid8tor]

Man, there are a lot of choices in trimmers.

Starting to load for 308 bolt rifle for hunting to a distance of 500 yards. I don't expect to take a hunting shot to 500 yards, but that is as far as I expect to shoot steel, etc.

I'm guessing I will shoot less than 500 rounds a year through the bolt gun. I do have some 308 semi auto rifles so at some point I could shoot 308 more.

The WFT gets good reviews and price is good. Not sure if measuring off the shoulder will ultimately be an issue with different types of brass. I get that if your shoulders are in the wrong place after sizing, the case will be at the wrong length.

The LE Wilson unit from Sinclair with the black micrometer adjustment looks pretty sweet and I can see why it's so accurate. On sale now for $170. But do I need that level of accuracy?

The Frankford Arsenal looks cool and gets pretty good reviews. Seems most like it and the trimmer comes with bushings to set it up for other calibers. Having the other prep stations is a huge bonus.

Before you say it, no I'm not going to buy a Giraud trimmer.

I don't want to end up with a drawer of trimmers that I outgrow and I don't want to spend money for a level of accuracy that will not make a difference to 500 yards.

I'm seeking a balance in the force.

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[beenawhile]

I bought one of the Giraud Tri-way for 223 and love it. It trims and chamfer at the same time. Works like a WFT and was $100 if I remember correctly.

[beenawhile]

http://www.giraudtool.com/Tri%20Way%20Trimmer.htm

[foxtrotuniformlima]

The Giraud Tri-way is fast and very precise. If $100 is in your budget, it's the one to get. Don't bother with the other similar stuff just go right for the best.


The LE Wilson trimmer is an excellent bench lathe type trimmer and can usually be found used for a very good price. They don't go bad, people just out grow them as they are slow - trim and then separately chamfer and debur. If you have several calibers like 308, 223 & say 7mm Rem Mag, it will be cheaper as the case holders are not very much at all.

I have both and use the Giraud for 223 and the Wilson for everything else as I only load 100-200 of them a year at most.

[tigerpan]

I would just use LEE case gauges. Since you only used for hunting or regular range. It cheap and simple, my regular 308 loads hits .5 MOA.

[Divernhunter]

I have the RCBS motor powered trimmer and it works well for me. I also trim a bunch of different cartridges with it. I had the hand crank one but when doing 2000+ cases at a time it gets old real fast.
I started with the lee one but moved on really fast to the RCBS unit.

[Intimid8tor]

Thanks for the tip on the tri way. I didn't realize they made an affordable one as well.

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[cavemanlrrp]

I'm an L.E. Wilson guy.

Consistency is my goal. I want exact trim length and square cut neck, every case, every time. The Wilson will do that.

More important to me that how fast I can go.

Best
caveman

[Devilmonkey89]

I bought one of the Giraud Tri-way for 223 and love it. It trims and chamfer at the same time. Works like a WFT and was $100 if I remember correctly.

So those are set for a certain caliber and you need a different one for every caliber you reload?

[Intimid8tor]

I should add, if it makes a difference, I will need to trim 308 and 223 for now. Someday I'll add 300blk, 30-06 and probably 6.5cm

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[Devilmonkey89]

I have a TRIM IT. They have a TRIM IT II that chamfers, de-burrs and trims all in one pass. Caliber change dies are only 20$ a piece (30$ if you buy one at a time, shipping and tax). I like mine but wish i would have spent the extra money first time around on the TRIM IT II

[beenawhile]

So those are set for a certain caliber and you need a different one for every caliber you reload?

Ya, I bought the 223 for my AR reloads , but it does a great job for that

[SixPointEight]

For "match" or accuracy oriented reloads, I prefer to use the lathe style trimmers. Mine is from Forster. Works great and very consistent case lengths.

For fast trimming, plinking ammo (223 and the like) I use the Possom Hollow for speed, because like you, I will not be spending $400+ on a brass trimmer.

[beenawhile]

For "match" or accuracy oriented reloads, I prefer to use the lathe style trimmers. Mine is from Forster. Works great and very consistent case lengths.

For fast trimming, plinking ammo (223 and the like) I use the Possom Hollow for speed, because like you, I will not be spending $400+ on a brass trimmer.

Exactly, I had a drill press already so I saw no need for the $400 trimmer.

[Intimid8tor]

I'm an L.E. Wilson guy.

Consistency is my goal. I want exact trim length and square cut neck, every case, every time. The Wilson will do that.

More important to me that how fast I can go.

Best
caveman

I hear that. How far out are you shooting?

I have a TRIM IT. They have a TRIM IT II that chamfers, de-burrs and trims all in one pass. Caliber change dies are only 20$ a piece (30$ if you buy one at a time, shipping and tax). I like mine but wish i would have spent the extra money first time around on the TRIM IT II

I heard some not so good things about the trim it 2. Maybe they have it figured out now.

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