What case trimmer?

[ricemanff]

What trimmer should I get? I am a beginner and I am asking the experts...That would be you guys. I have read, this one doesn't trim properly, this one doesn't trim down to .001. Let me know what will help. I want a manual one. Thanks

[Divernhunter]

I had a RCBS hand powered one and it was fine. Then I was given an electric powderd RCBS unit and sold the hand one. It works fine also.

[DPmax]

This one from Sinclair... don't forget to order the correct case holder (sold separately)
I assume you are planning on trimming bottle neck cases, no one trims straight walled cases unless they have way too much time on their hands.

[ChrisGarrett]

What trimmer should I get? I am a beginner and I am asking the experts...That would be you guys. I have read, this one doesn't trim properly, this one doesn't trim down to .001. Let me know what will help. I want a manual one. Thanks

For 18 years, I've used a Lyman Universal Chuck trimmer with their power drill adapter bar. I can trim 10-12 cases per minute, but I then have to campher and deburr the case mouths.

If you're just starting out and you're not doing 10,000 cases at a time, where you'd want a $500 Giraud trimmer, my Lyman with drill adapter bar might be fine for your needs.

Under $100, with adapter bar and two cutting heads and it will trim many different cases without the need of collets to hold them in place.

Chris

[damndave]

What is your budget?

I highly recommend a motorized one. Either hooked up to a drill or has it's own motor.

[FMJBT]

Little Crow Gunworks "World's Fastest Trimmer"

http://www.littlecrowgunworks.com/wft.html

Only downside to these is that you have to buy a new trimmer for each caliber. They are extremely fast and easy to use though, and accurate to within .001" .

[atdski07]

FMJBT
Little Crow Gunworks "World's Fastest Trimmer"

http://www.littlecrowgunworks.com/wft.html

Only downside to these is that you have to buy a new trimmer for each caliber. They are extremely fast and easy to use though, and accurate to within .001" .

This one

[23's Dad]

This one

Little Crow Gunworks "World's Fastest Trimmer"

http://www.littlecrowgunworks.com/wft.html

Only downside to these is that you have to buy a new trimmer for each caliber. They are extremely fast and easy to use though, and accurate to within .001" .

It is a great timmer!

You don't need a new trimmer for every caliber - just when you change from one parent cartridge. I.E. the .308 trimmer works for 7mm-08, 260 Rem, etc. The website has a list.

[Munny$hot]

Possum Hollow quick trimmer works awesome and for 36.00 you get the trimmer/drill adapter.

http://www.thecleaningandreloadingstore.com/KWICK-CASE-TRIMMER-874637.htm

[CalTeacher]

Also give the CTS trimmer some consideration.

[rob1105]

RCBS case manual trimmer

[glock7]

Little Crow Gunworks "World's Fastest Trimmer"

http://www.littlecrowgunworks.com/wft.html

Only downside to these is that you have to buy a new trimmer for each caliber. They are extremely fast and easy to use though, and accurate to within .001" .

^ this i trimmed about 300 cases last weekend and it worked great. it's inexpensive and hooks up to your drill. with the money i saved i bought more powder and primers!