10000 brass to case trim.....

[aninchlow]

here is a much cheaper solution... and looks good.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UWyWz-tzJ10&feature=player_profilepagehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UWyWz-tzJ10&feature=player_profilepage

 

[Katana]

The only way you could approach the speed of the Giraud using Lee Case Length gauges is with a drill press. Even then, you still have to chamfer the case mouths afterwards, while the Giraud does it all in one shot.

I use a cordless drill and it works just fine and about just as fast. Probably a lot cheaper than that thing too. Not to mention that those types of trimmers measure from the shoulder, not the way I like to size.

 

[gushulak]

Giraud makes a really nice unit:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SGYLmHvKVd0

+3. Expensive but made short work of 12K of 5.56mm I did over the winter.

 

[TwoTone]

here is a much cheaper solution... and looks good.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UWyWz-tzJ10&feature=player_profilepagehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UWyWz-tzJ10&feature=player_profilepage

I just ordered a pair of those. They look great.

 

[308BAR]

Look into possum hollow case trimmer. It attaches onto any drill and does quick work. basically works like a reverse head spacing gauge.

 

[toxic]

+3. Expensive but made short work of 12K of 5.56mm I did over the winter.

+4. I have one setup for .223/5.56 and I love it.

 

[Gibbs505]

Well how are they coming?

 

[Craig0ry]

Still tumbling haha. And sized and de capped about 800 so far. Havnt started case trimming. Gunna order a nicer set up once the snow falls.

 

[acrashb]

Gunna order a nicer set up once the snow falls.

Kind of like this:

[youtube]wBQ_vJHiGek[/youtube]

Notice the dillon trimmer / sizer.

 

[TwoTone]

Kind of like this:

[youtube]wBQ_vJHiGek[/youtube]

Notice the dillon trimmer / sizer.

Yeah, there's nothing quite so theraputic as a nice quiet reloading session. Just you and the tools....

 

[Why not?]

Here's what you need.

www.forsterproducts.com/catalog.asp?prodid=700292

I have one, and it takes just seconds per case, even big 45 cal cases.

Uses the same pilots as the hand tool.

Ted

 

[scianna54]

I never trim my handgun brass, resizing is enough, waste of time.

 

[thump_rrr]

Kind of like this:

[youtube]wBQ_vJHiGek[/youtube]

Notice the dillon trimmer / sizer.

I have the exact same setup minus the springy bench.
Have you tried using Dillon spray type case lube instead of the RCBS lube die?

I found that the Dillon lube works much better than the lube die and no need to stop and refill the die.

 

[acrashb]

I found that the Dillon lube works much better than the lube die and no need to stop and refill the die.

I use RCBS spray lube, same idea, but not on this setup. I like having a lube-free case-feed path, and not stopping to spray / shake / wait for a box of brass.

Regarding refilling the die - which normally needs doing every 100 rounds or so - I have built a reservoir that holds enough lube for a very long reloading session.

 

[Gibbs505]

Finished yet?

 

[cancer]

Where are you guys getting the Dillon case trimmer?

 

[JOJOPINTO]

Epps had 2 in stock last week...give them a call....

 

[ykkid]

Lots of reasons to trim handgun cases - once. Mixed brass has differing lengths, and trimming all down to minimum ensures consistent headspacing on semi's, and consistent crimp and bullet pull tension for both semi's and revolvers. Both contribute to accuracy. If that matters.