Case trimming

[Deathrawt]

Tenda has the 8-32 cutters
That’s where I got mine from

 

[209jones]

I've tried Forster, Hornady, RCBS, 21st Century. Put a 3 way cutter on the Forster, and the 21st is a 3way cutter setup. I have had the Forster for 45 yrs, works fine, hooked it to a drill, find the case lockup to be the easiest of what I have tried. Only reason I bothered with the 21st, was I bought the neck turn setup first, then added the lathe base, then added the 3 way cutter for 4 calibres. All said and done, the Forster 3way is just as good as the 21st, but, I like the 21st neck turn better. Henderson has Forster cutters in it, uses their collets to hold cartridges too.
Between a 3 way cutter and a quick spin on a primer pocket brush on an elec case prep tool, it doesn't get any better.

 

[MisterVRT]

+1 for the Henderson, super expensive, yet still worth every penny

 

[dan belisle]

I went with Forster 40 years ago. A little more expensive to acquire, but still going strong.
Product improved trimming dies will trim and chamfer in one shot.
As a bonus you can use the setup to neck turn.
This kept me running even in my service rifle days.

Me too. Have them in two lengths. - dan

 

[dannyss]

Bought a Wilson last week. Replaces a Lyman. I'm done with trimmers that have a pilot. Marks the interior of the neck. With the Wilson design nothing in the neck. Takes just a fraction more time do a trim but worth it.

 

[ChewyChewbacca]

I’m not a high volume shooter so the Lee case length gauge system works well for what I have to do. I like the portability. When it’s nice I can go outside and do my case prep.

 

[Rod B]

One trimmer that has not been mentioned is the Little Crow Gun Works unit. I use one for my 6BR trimming. I find it very easy to use & consistently accurate.

 

[CDF]

Little Crow system available at Brownells is brilliant! I have used mine to trim thousands of cases with minimal fuss and time spent and it lelaves a good finish if used properly.

 

[Suther]

Little Crow system available at Brownells is brilliant! I have used mine to trim thousands of cases with minimal fuss and time spent and it lelaves a good finish if used properly.

Never heard of it. Just had to look it up. Looks very similar to the Giraud Tri-way trimmer.

Does anyone stock either of these products (giraud or WFT) in Canada?

 

[Donkin]

Used the Lee trimmers for years, but recently moved to the Lyman case trim express, and am enjoying it. one still needs to chamfer and de-burr in a separate step tho.

 

[209jones]

Me too. Have them in two lengths. - dan

Having the short body only is what led me into trying the others. I was being obstinate about not ordering a long base out of the US, frt was worth as much as the part, none to be had up here at the time. Ended up spending probably 2500.00 jacking around with them. Only one I liked was the 21st Century. And all I really needed was a long Forster body, for one cartridge that I got rid of since then. I will probably never buy Hornady again. RCBS was too big and awkward, motorized version, an didn't like the shellholder setup or the lever system. Don't know til you try though.

 

[acrashb]

I have recently got the Lee Deluxe quick trim with a kit I bought for my son. Have yet to put it through its paces. It should be slick. Better if you buy the drill version of it.

I have the drill version on a progressive with a powered screwdriver. The only faster way would be a Dillon RT1200 / RT1500, and that's speaking from experience.

 

[LUCK12]

I am on the hunt for a case trimming system, the Lyman Easy-trim I have sucks and has proven to be unreliable.
Who makes the best case trimmer out there in your opinion ???

Dillon has a setup and I believe there is one on the ee currently. May need to buy caliber specific die