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Offline glockbox

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RCBS Trim Mate
« on: July 18, 2006, 10:57:20 AM »
I'm looking at buying a RCBS trim mate, has anyone here tried one? If so, how did you like it?

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Re: RCBS Trim Mate
« Reply #1 on: July 18, 2006, 11:18:29 AM »
I have one and like it quite well. I've been using a Forster trimmer for over 30 years and while it worked real well it was a real lot of work when you had a lot of cases to trim. The RCBS with power sure makes short work of them. I'd recommend it if you're a volume trimmer but if you normally trim in small lots I'd stick with something like the Forster personally.


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Re: RCBS Trim Mate
« Reply #2 on: July 18, 2006, 11:31:54 AM »
glockbox,

If you consider that most of what the Trim Mate does is only done once per case the price can seem a bit high.
It also does things that you are going to do to each shell every time you load.
It it a powered case trimmer and chamfer tool that will clean and lube the inside of case necks, clean the primer pockets and deburr the outside case neck.
You are the only one who can judge whether it is something you want or need. I don't own one and I perform all those steps by hand each time I load. It might save some time but I like to relax and load a few (hundred) rounds just to have some time to myself. I don't need to do it faster. What you need or want is up to you. RCBS is a good name brand and the tool is for those who have the need to produce a lot of ammo. It is also for those reloaders who like to have all the power gagets to make it easier to produce quality ammo. So if you want or need it you can't get hurt by having it and it comes with the manufacturer's one year warranty and the RCBS two year repair or replacement warranty.
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Re: RCBS Trim Mate
« Reply #3 on: July 18, 2006, 12:15:33 PM »
I think mine is great.  I usually trim each case twice during its lifetime so maybe I trim and chamfer (inside and out)  300 brass a year.  I cannot imagine doing it all by hand again.   But I use mine most for cleaning the primer pockets.  If you do a fair amount of shooting for several calibers you will bless the day you bought a Trim Mate.

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Re: RCBS Trim Mate
« Reply #4 on: July 18, 2006, 03:06:45 PM »
I have one and I would not be without it!
Saves a lot of "wrist twisting" and cramping of the hands. all while making the job quicker!

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Re: RCBS Trim Mate
« Reply #5 on: July 19, 2006, 06:58:03 AM »
Have one and like it.  Seems like a lot of money, but worth it.  However I did load for 15 years without it, but I am not giving it back.

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Re: RCBS Trim Mate
« Reply #6 on: July 19, 2006, 07:04:38 AM »
I have had one since they were first introduced.  Great little machine.

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Re: RCBS Trim Mate
« Reply #7 on: July 23, 2006, 06:16:10 AM »
I purchased one about six months ago and really decreased the time it takes to reload. If you don't have a lot of time it is a good deal at any price. By the way, Cabelas had the best price by far $87.99. All the local retail stores wanted $120.00 to
$130.00.