I'm looking for a solid case trimmer, but I only load a small batch of rifle ammo. I’m not one of those guys who cranks out thousands of rounds. I'm curious, what’s your go-to trimmer for those low-vol jobs? I’d love to hear your favorites and what you like about them!
Case trimmer recommendations
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When it comes to trimming, I have to say that my go-to is the LE Wilson case trimmer with the micrometer adjustment. Sure it’s a bit of an investment but let me tell you, it’s incredibly precise and built like a tank. I've used it on everything from .223s to .308s, and it's never let me down. It just gets the job done, and I can't imagine using anything else.
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^^^^^^This! L E Wilson trimmer is the best that I have encountered in 45 years of reloading
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Just make sure whatever you get that there is a good variety of pilots available.
I struggle with an old Lyman and they never made them for all brass necks and they have a strange shank size.
I struggle with an old Lyman and they never made them for all brass necks and they have a strange shank size.
Curious, do you usually operate it by hand, or do you pair it with a power unit?
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I have the power adapter for my LE Wilson trimmer. I use it both ways, depends on what I am reloading.
The power adapter works well for straight wall cartridges, i.e. 45/70, .450 Marlin, etc. It also works very well on .300 Win Mag and .300 Bee Mag.
The hand crank works just fine as well, just a little slower.
The power adapter works well for straight wall cartridges, i.e. 45/70, .450 Marlin, etc. It also works very well on .300 Win Mag and .300 Bee Mag.
The hand crank works just fine as well, just a little slower.
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I have a case trimmer for sale. I used it one time. Figuring I would use it more, I bought the power drill adapter. But I never used it after that. I'm selling off all my Rife reloading equipment. If interested let me know.
I have a RCBS with all the pilots and the attachment for a drill. I paid $200. Used it on one box of reloads and it is too much work. Selling for $125 if interested 520-678-0041 in Sierra Vista, AZ
In fact, selling all my reloading equipment, about $2400 worth, selling for half price $1200, Guessing $700 worth of powders, and $400 worth of Primers alone. Auto primer with extra Sm & Lg tubes, the complete workstation with all attachments. Dies, bullet puller, 2 powder droppers, Books (load data) and so much more. May consider barter for?
In fact, selling all my reloading equipment, about $2400 worth, selling for half price $1200, Guessing $700 worth of powders, and $400 worth of Primers alone. Auto primer with extra Sm & Lg tubes, the complete workstation with all attachments. Dies, bullet puller, 2 powder droppers, Books (load data) and so much more. May consider barter for?
