Author Topic: Case trimmer? (Read 367 times)

kgillard · « **on:** December 08, 2005, 04:21:10 PM »

Well, here's another one to hit you with. Any suggestions on a good case trimmer? Doesn't have to be powered, manual would do just fine. So many brands to choose from...hope any of you might have some advice. Thanks!

Karl

P.S. - It'll probably only be used for my .375H&H........

Tn Jim · « **Reply #1 on:** December 08, 2005, 04:57:17 PM »

Lee makes the simplest and least expensive. I have one for every caliber I reload for and they have always worked for me.

New Hampshire · « **Reply #2 on:** December 09, 2005, 04:05:49 AM »

I can tell you this: DONT BUY THE HORNADY. Its the one I ahve right now and I HATE it. You can only use Hornady shell holders unless you grind the arbor down and then fiddle with the rubber o-ring. Thankfully a little birdie tells me I am getting the Lyman case trimmer. My uncle has it and loves it. its about $50 at MidwayUSA and does not require shell holders. You can but it with the power adapter or just without and add it on later if needed.
here is the link for MidwayUSA: http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpage.exe/showproduct?saleitemid=795961
Brian

KN · « **Reply #3 on:** December 09, 2005, 12:32:18 PM »

I used an RCBS for a long time with a power screwdriver adapted to it. Works really good for jobs of 100pcs or so. I got to where I was trimming 1000+ at a time so I bought the power model. KN

Gitzit · « **Reply #4 on:** December 11, 2005, 10:50:47 AM »

As Tn Jim said the Lee is the most economical and simpliest to use. It also has a built in length gage so there is no need to monkey around with calipers. They always come out right.

Huntingnut56 · « **Reply #5 on:** December 13, 2005, 01:33:45 AM »

I also use lee case trimmer, quick, easy, cheap. Need I say more..

kgillard · « **Reply #6 on:** December 13, 2005, 12:28:34 PM »

Hi all,
Got a Lee. Should be here anyday now. Thanks for the advice and suggestions.
Karl