Author Topic: FRIGG'N CASE TRIMMER!! (Read 670 times)

Dusty Miller · « **on:** April 24, 2004, 05:30:56 PM »

I've got an RCBS Trimmer 2 that is past its prime, or maybe its just that I'm past mine but that damned thing is a real bear to work properly and it won't trim consistently from case to case. SO, it looks like this old guy is in the market for a new trimmer (electric for sure). I'm wondering if anybody out there has one he values more than his dog/wife/pickup (you choose!). I'm also wondering if anybody knows of a trimmer to avoid at all costs.

eroyd · « **Reply #1 on:** April 24, 2004, 05:42:50 PM »

I just use the Lee ones. It's a bit of a nuisance having to by a pilot for every cartridge but they are cheap. I mount it in my cordless drill, trim, champfer and polish with fine steel wool in seconds. Can do it while watching TV.

BamBams · « **Reply #2 on:** April 24, 2004, 07:17:03 PM »

RCBS will most likely replace that trimmer for free if you give them a call and tell them the problem. I doubt they'd care how old it is either.

Forster makes some nice trimming equipment, and you can motorize it as well.

JB · « **Reply #3 on:** April 24, 2004, 08:49:23 PM »

i am not happy with my lyman but had others tell me it works fine for them. mine trims one side shorter. i have a rcbs a friend let me use that will be my next one he used a wilson i think but his is a lot picker than me.
hope it helps
jb

skb2706 · « **Reply #4 on:** April 25, 2004, 04:58:55 AM »

Dust - I would be more than happy to make you a deal on your old RCBS trimmer. Mine is the first generation RCBS that I have used an electric drill for power on......still works but I hate the collet setup. Name your price..........

Snowshoe · « **Reply #5 on:** April 25, 2004, 06:22:00 AM »

I am with eroyd, the Lee trimmer works for me and is cheap.

huntsman · « **Reply #6 on:** April 26, 2004, 06:06:14 AM »

May seem like a stretch, but I can trim cases at almost the same speed by hand with my Lee trimmer as I can load and unload them from some of the other machines with crank shafts. Can trim every case to the nearest .001" by measuring first and counting turns after a little practice. Couldn't get that kind of consistency or speed out of the other case trimmers I tried.

Dusty Miller · « **Reply #7 on:** April 26, 2004, 09:03:35 PM »

Well, I went and ordered an RCBS electrical unit with that quick lock handle and in a few days I'll know whether or not I've tossed $150 into the toilet.

Bullseye · « **Reply #8 on:** April 27, 2004, 03:03:57 PM »

I just purchased the motor unit and put on my case trimmer 2. You will be very happy with it. It spins plus feeds. Good investment.

KN · « **Reply #9 on:** April 27, 2004, 03:58:04 PM »

I use the RCBS electric trimmer. Trimmed thousands of cases. If you get a 3 way cutter to go with it it really speeds up the chore. Trims, chamfers, and de-burrs all in one. KN