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kenneth carlson

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Hi I am really wanting the redding 2400 case trimmer. But am curious if the rcbs 3 way cutter heads will fit into the redding 2400. And I don't want to buy it if it doesn't work. So if anyone happens to have this combination and it works can you please let me know.
Thank you
Ken.
 
Or am I just overthinking. Haha
How good is the rcbs trim pro 2. I really like the idea of the 3 way trimmer. But I also want the most accurate. The redding I hear has way better accuracy then the rcbs. If you have either of these I would really like to hear your thoughts.
Thank you
Ken.
 
I have the Rcbs trim pro 2 power trimmer and I have had absolutely No problems with it. However I know in almost every component that I've used both from presses to dies Redding has been the better of the 2 so if that was your first choice go with it. As far as cutter heads fitting I am not sure but either way if I got a Redding trimmer I would want to use there cutters.

Edit: I bought the trimmer I Did for higher speed and it works great. I have made alot of precision rounds with it and it is always dead on it does take a bit of adjusting to get right I wished it had a fin adjustment dial. Also Forster trimmers are very good I have used a couple of them. And the unit I actually wish I got is the hornady power case prep station so really there are alot of options and all will do a good job that I've seen.
 
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I was interested in the redding 2400 as well but reading some other forums lead to me looking at the rcbs instead. The method of holding cases on the 2400 doesn't seem to be popular or well trusted. I do like the idea of the micrometer though.
 
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kenneth carlson said:
Or am I just overthinking. Haha
How good is the rcbs trim pro 2. I really like the idea of the 3 way trimmer. But I also want the most accurate. The redding I hear has way better accuracy then the rcbs. If you have either of these I would really like to hear your thoughts.
Thank you
Ken.
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Buy Forster, it meets highlighted criteria. Probably cheaper then Redding as well
 
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By Forster, it meets highlighted criteria. Probably cheaper then Redding as well
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I have both the Forster and the RCBS Trim Pro with the three way cutter. The Forster is probably a more precise trimmer although that is subjective. I would have stayed with the Forster if they had the 3 way cutters. They save so much time. If I am doing a bunch of .308 or .223 I use the Trim Pro. If it's a smaller batch for a super accuracy load I use the Forster.
 
If you pickup a Forster, get the classic kit, it has the long bed and all the shellholder collets. They also have a new 3 in 1 cutter,trims and chamfers and deburrs in one shot, but, it has to be bought per caliber.
I looked at the Wilson, but, can't wrap my head around buying all the shellholders, in my case, some would have to be custom built, if they'll supply them, and I am sure that would get pricey.
At the moment, I have a Forster original, not long enough for my 450-400NE 3". I picked up a Hornady for it, but, it requires Hornady shellholders, or you can open up RCBS to a .300 hole to accommodate the plunger that holds them in.
 
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If you pickup a Forster, get the classic kit, it has the long bed and all the shellholder collets. They also have a new 3 in 1 cutter,trims and chamfers and deburrs in one shot, but, it has to be bought per caliber.
I looked at the Wilson, but, can't wrap my head around buying all the shellholders, in my case, some would have to be custom built, if they'll supply them, and I am sure that would get pricey.
At the moment, I have a Forster original, not long enough for my 450-400NE 3". I picked up a Hornady for it, but, it requires Hornady shellholders, or you can open up RCBS to a .300 hole to accommodate the plunger that holds them in.
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You probably already know this but the bearing that holds cutter can be moved back for longer cases, there is a second hole. From factory it comes screwed in forward hole making opening smaller.
 
Ok. I have watched a bunch of videos on the Forster and it does seem to be very solid. And the possibility of a 3 way cutter. I think that's the train I'll be jumping onto. Also the price is very nice.
 
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I had an RCBS Trim Pro 2 but I recently got rid of it. Why? I stumbled across the Lee Deluxe Quick Trim Case Trimmer and the many trim dies that Lee makes (more than 50). Precision trim your cases in your press - how sweet is that?

I am now sold and would not waste my time or money on anything else but the Lee Quick Trim System.

At only $25 for the cutter and $11 for each die, these are a STEAL. I now feel so ripped-off paying $150+ for the wobbly RCBS unit.

The Lee Quick Trim has everything the OP needs. Incremental .001" adjustments, a 3-head cutter and it's as solid as your own press is. Zero setup time for a new caliber. Inexpensive power drive attachment if needed.

Drop the die (and shell plate) in your press, and you are ready to go. Plus no additional bench-top real estate is required...

LEE ROCKS!
 
I've never used the 3 way cutters but anyone that sells Rcbs should be able to bring them in. they are on the pricey side. Where are You located some people may be able to help You out with local spots
 
I guess, if I had gone back and read the destructions, I may have seen a note about those screw holes, that does cure the length issue, but the destructions are buried somewhere from about 30 yrs ago.
Never occurred to me to check that. Even with using the other holes, my old Forster original version collet opening is not quite big enough for the .625 rim, newer ones say up to .459. The Classic is supposed to be big enough for the 500NE rounds @ .660. Unlikely the smaller collets will work in the 50BMG version. There are a few brands and various types of tools that don't take that big of a rim.
At the time I looked, I didn't see a Lee shellholder that big for the autoprime, RCBS handprimer isn't big enough, Hornady will work with it. I tried a Hornady handprimer and ended up chucking it.
And of course, the whole point of this, buy something that will work with stuff you haven't even thought of trying yet, you never know where your gun interests will take you.
 
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