monst versatile quality trimmer for multiple calibers?

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I want a trimmer that is easy to setup to trim different cases, that doesnt cost too much and that is decently precise.

drill connect would be a plus, but not mandatory.

low volume, lets say I get a giraud for mass 223 and or 308, I want something that will do all the rest.
 
I have a Lyman accutrim and I find it's hard to get consistent lengths with it unless you take your time and measure cut, measure cut. It's inconsistent.

I've gone back to using the lee trimmer and gauges.
 
I use a lyman universal trimmer and have had good results through several thousand cases. I did upgrade to the carbide cutter and they offer a power adapter if wanted. Been satisfied for what I spent.
 
+1 on the Lyman Universal Trimmer. The cheapest I've seen it was at BassPro for $79! Next was $92 at LeBaron and everyone else wants $125. When my cutter starts to wear, I'll get the carbide head as a replacement. :)
 
when I got my trimmer, my main criteria was I did NOT want to buy the trimmer, then have to go out and buy the collet and pilot for each caliber! I decided on redding. Universal collet, included pilots, optional power adapter, and optional micrometer adjustment knob. It also has tapped holes in the side, into which you can thread the included large and small primer pocket cleaners and large and small brushes. After a boat load of research, im happy with the redding.
 
You know you don't have to trim every time? Only when needed and you have to chamfer and deburr when you do.
Any trimmer will do. You only need the powered type if you're trimming an excrement load of cases.
"...buy the collet and pilot for each caliber..." That's usually the case, but the pilots come in sets with the standard calibres. Mine, forget what brand, doesn't have collets.
 
Trinimon said:
+1 on the Lyman Universal Trimmer. The cheapest I've seen it was at BassPro for $79! Next was $92 at LeBaron and everyone else wants $125. When my cutter starts to wear, I'll get the carbide head as a replacement. :)
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Is it necessary for low volume say 100 rds per week?
 
silverfoxdj said:
Is it necessary for low volume say 100 rds per week?
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I'm sure the hardened steel cutter will last quite a number of trimmings (a few years worth?) before getting too dull to cut seeing how soft brass is. I've only had mine a couple of weeks now and trimmed about 180 cases and the cutter still feels factory sharp. If you can find the carbide version, I'd pay the extra and get that one. Some guy said he has the carbide model for 10yrs with over 25K rounds trimmed and still going strong.
 
I can say that the garbage cutter on the lee trimmer will last less than 400 cases.
After that you will have to press hard and it will produce an horrible lip.
 
Anything made in the mid 90s or earlier.. I'm using a pretty early Lyman unit now and unlike these new pieces of junkies built to set you trim length.. Crank the set screws down and not move untill your done
 
Got mine from Sinclair, about 150$ if I recall. The ability to "dial" a few thousands more/less cut is well worth it. I was always cursing trying to move trimmers and tighten setscrews to get my brass where I wanted it.
 
Lymann, just takes a bit to get set up, i check each one when i cut it, had at the first few the set screw moved and cut a couple shorter, i can get it within a thou either way.
 
Kryogen said:
I can say that the garbage cutter on the lee trimmer will last less than 400 cases.
After that you will have to press hard and it will produce an horrible lip.
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I've ussed one Lee trimmer mounted in a drill press to trim over 3000 brass when convrting 32-20 to 8mm lebel revolver, which involves cutting about a quarter inch from each piece. And the cutter isstill sharp like new. Really.
 
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