HELP with trimmer options....

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Was looking for some info on what people use for case trimming/deburring?

I'm just a back yard LR shooter that's looking for another piece of equipment that will make my ammo just a little better. I'm currently using the Lee trimmer with length gauge, chamfer/deburr hand held tool (lots a room fer error) and frankly getting tired of it.
I was looking at the RCBS trim pro 2 with the three in one cutter. Any ideas on this and/or different directions I should go???
Thanks

 

[M77]

Trimming is simple with a Lee Cutter and case length gauge (caliber specific...cheap in cost). Google Lee Precision and search their videos. Cost you about $10.00 for both. Different case length gauges can be bought and you can use the same cutter.

 

[horseman2]

Two Forsters, one for trim to length, and the other for Outside neck reaming. A Forster for deburring and a Lyman VLD chamfer in an electric drill.
Everything was going fine until the drill powered out and the recharger could not be found. The big drill works too.
The time wasted setting up was the negative. Every time you learn something new and adapt.

 

[Magnum_Tom]

In my case I was looking to speed up my case prep as it was taking me way too long by hand. The Lee Zip Trim helped but it still wasn't fast enough. I picked up a Princess Auto drill on sale for $20, threw on a Lee 3 jaw chuck ($16), a 120V foot controller from Busy Bee ($25 on sale) and I was off to the races. I chuck a case, trim it using the Lee cutter, chamfer/deburr in one step with the Lyman tool, brush out the inside, steelwool the case (clean/polish), then wipe down the case all in one shot. Beforehand, I clean the primer pockets using an old battery drill with a wire brush bit for a dremel tool. After using this setup, I really can't see spending over $100 on a handraulic tool.

 

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I pretty much have the same set up I just use a cordless drill.
My issue is the chamfe/deburr tool. So easy to be off a couple degrees this way or that. Or you can cut too deep or shallow. My point is the inconsistencies are always going to be there!! As well as adding an extra step to your brass prep.

I was watching some you tube vids on a few of these mini lathe style, and WOW was very impressed. The Forester was the one that caught my eye though. As they all look similar the Forester had a 3 in 1 bit. (looked like a carbide bit) That trimmed chamfered and deburred all at once. I know rcbs has one also but was not cery impressed by it.So this seems perfect!!! Consistent and fast. A drill adapter for 20-30$$ (prob make your own) forester case trimmer 70$$, 3 in 1 bit 60$$
So somewhere around 200$$ you can have a hell of a set up!!

 

[M77]

One tidbit I can add about the Lee cutter. Members, myself included use a drill or zip trim. Occasionally, because of higher volume (usually 223) I use my small drill press. Just clamp in the chuck and use a solid metal plate on your drill deck. You don't use the lock stud, you hold the brass in your (GLOVED) fingers and lower the spinning cutter. It stops on the metal plate...trim length done in seconds.

 

[BLACKBRIAR]

I pretty much have the same set up I just use a cordless drill.
My issue is the chamfe/deburr tool. So easy to be off a couple degrees this way or that. Or you can cut too deep or shallow. My point is the inconsistencies are always going to be there!! As well as adding an extra step to your brass prep.

I was watching some you tube vids on a few of these mini lathe style, and WOW was very impressed. The Forester was the one that caught my eye though. As they all look similar the Forester had a 3 in 1 bit. (looked like a carbide bit) That trimmed chamfered and deburred all at once. I know rcbs has one also but was not cery impressed by it.So this seems perfect!!! Consistent and fast. A drill adapter for 20-30$$ (prob make your own) forester case trimmer 70$$, 3 in 1 bit 60$$
So somewhere around 200$$ you can have a hell of a set up!!

The 3-in-1 is nice but they are limited to only a few calibers. I have the .224 and .308 versions and they work well.

Here is what is available in 3-in-1

.224
.243
.264
.284
.308