looking at new case trimmer give me your opinion
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CatShooter
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Originally Posted By: bigtommyI am looking at the Hornady case prep center and the RCBS power case trimmer or Universal case prep center. what are your thoughts with these. If I go with the pwer case trimmer I plan on using the 3 way trimming unit.
I owned the RCBS trimmer, and the "Prep center", and gave them away.
These are great ways to tear up case mouths...
What is your hurry? Or do you just need to buy something?
I owned the RCBS trimmer, and the "Prep center", and gave them away.
These are great ways to tear up case mouths...
What is your hurry? Or do you just need to buy something?
Furhunter
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I had an RCBS power trimmer too, also had a 3way cutter for it. It was the slowest most miserable piece of equipment I've ever had the dumbest luck to operate. The two happiest days in my life was the day I bought it and the day I sold it.
The three way trimmers are hard to adjust and tend to bite on necks that are excessively long in the trimmer. I found are also much slower than the regular trimmer heads.
You would be far better off with a Dead On Case Trimmer and a RCBS case prep center for your chambering needs. It would be cheaper too.
The three way trimmers are hard to adjust and tend to bite on necks that are excessively long in the trimmer. I found are also much slower than the regular trimmer heads.
You would be far better off with a Dead On Case Trimmer and a RCBS case prep center for your chambering needs. It would be cheaper too.
Anton Chigurh
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What are you using to hold your case while using your dead on trimmer?
I have and like the RCBS trim mate case prep center. I haven't used anything else, but it seems to work fine for me. You do have to work the cases around some on the primer pocket brush to get them clean.
Bigtommy, if you really want the RCBS trim pro I will sell you mine...
I have and like the RCBS trim mate case prep center. I haven't used anything else, but it seems to work fine for me. You do have to work the cases around some on the primer pocket brush to get them clean.
Bigtommy, if you really want the RCBS trim pro I will sell you mine...
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Originally Posted By: CatShooterOriginally Posted By: bigtommyI am looking at the Hornady case prep center and the RCBS power case trimmer or Universal case prep center. what are your thoughts with these. If I go with the pwer case trimmer I plan on using the 3 way trimming unit.
I owned the RCBS trimmer, and the "Prep center", and gave them away.
These are great ways to tear up case mouths...
What is your hurry? Or do you just need to buy something?
I currently am using the trim pro Manuel trimmer. I am wanting something easier to setup and maybe quicker. I did 750 45 Acp the other day and it took for ever since you first trim and then have to chamfer and debut all separate. I also have seen the trim it which looks nice. Any feedback on this trimmer called trim it
I owned the RCBS trimmer, and the "Prep center", and gave them away.
These are great ways to tear up case mouths...
What is your hurry? Or do you just need to buy something?
I currently am using the trim pro Manuel trimmer. I am wanting something easier to setup and maybe quicker. I did 750 45 Acp the other day and it took for ever since you first trim and then have to chamfer and debut all separate. I also have seen the trim it which looks nice. Any feedback on this trimmer called trim it
CatShooter
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Originally Posted By: bigtommyOriginally Posted By: CatShooterOriginally Posted By: bigtommyI am looking at the Hornady case prep center and the RCBS power case trimmer or Universal case prep center. what are your thoughts with these. If I go with the pwer case trimmer I plan on using the 3 way trimming unit.
I owned the RCBS trimmer, and the "Prep center", and gave them away.
These are great ways to tear up case mouths...
What is your hurry? Or do you just need to buy something?
I currently am using the trim pro Manuel trimmer. I am wanting something easier to setup and maybe quicker. I did 750 45 Acp the other day and it took for ever since you first trim and then have to chamfer and debut all separate. I also have seen the trim it which looks nice. Any feedback on this trimmer called trim it
"... and it took for ever since you first trim and then have to chamfer and debut[sic] all separate. I also have seen the trim it which looks nice. Any feedback on this trimmer called trim it "
This might come as a great shock, but NOBODY trims, chamfers and deburs 45 ACP.
the 45 ACP case does not stretch, so it does not need to be trimmed.
The 45 ACP requires a sharp inner mouth in order to properly crimp. - if you chamfer the 45 ACP, you prevent it from having a clean crimp and still being able to headspace properly.
I don't know what else to say, except save your money - it sounds like you have money burning a hole in your pocket.
Learn more about loading before you buy stuff that will later turn out to be a mistake and a waste of money.
I owned the RCBS trimmer, and the "Prep center", and gave them away.
These are great ways to tear up case mouths...
What is your hurry? Or do you just need to buy something?
I currently am using the trim pro Manuel trimmer. I am wanting something easier to setup and maybe quicker. I did 750 45 Acp the other day and it took for ever since you first trim and then have to chamfer and debut all separate. I also have seen the trim it which looks nice. Any feedback on this trimmer called trim it
"... and it took for ever since you first trim and then have to chamfer and debut[sic] all separate. I also have seen the trim it which looks nice. Any feedback on this trimmer called trim it "
This might come as a great shock, but NOBODY trims, chamfers and deburs 45 ACP.
the 45 ACP case does not stretch, so it does not need to be trimmed.
The 45 ACP requires a sharp inner mouth in order to properly crimp. - if you chamfer the 45 ACP, you prevent it from having a clean crimp and still being able to headspace properly.
I don't know what else to say, except save your money - it sounds like you have money burning a hole in your pocket.
Learn more about loading before you buy stuff that will later turn out to be a mistake and a waste of money.
Originally Posted By: bigtommyOriginally Posted By: FurhunterYou don't need to trim straight wall pistol cases.
Even if they are longer than max trim length. That does not make since. I guess I am a bit OCD on things sometimes.
The only time I have ever trimmed straight walled pistol calibers was when I was loading .38 S&W plinking ammo with mixed brass. One brand of the cases was longer than the rest, so I trimmed them back so the crimp would be consistent.
Even if they are longer than max trim length. That does not make since. I guess I am a bit OCD on things sometimes.
The only time I have ever trimmed straight walled pistol calibers was when I was loading .38 S&W plinking ammo with mixed brass. One brand of the cases was longer than the rest, so I trimmed them back so the crimp would be consistent.
CatShooter
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Originally Posted By: lhitchcoxOriginally Posted By: bigtommyOriginally Posted By: FurhunterYou don't need to trim straight wall pistol cases.
Even if they are longer than max trim length. That does not make since. I guess I am a bit OCD on things sometimes.
The only time I have ever trimmed straight walled pistol calibers was when I was loading .38 S&W plinking ammo with mixed brass. One brand of the cases was longer than the rest, so I trimmed them back so the crimp would be consistent.
Yes... even if they are longer than "Max length".
When you trim a rimless,shoulderless pistol case - you increase headspace - more headspace is ALWAYS a badd thing!
If you are feeling OCD, then go straighten a picture frame, or go clean the fridge 5 times to get the germs out!
Even if they are longer than max trim length. That does not make since. I guess I am a bit OCD on things sometimes.
The only time I have ever trimmed straight walled pistol calibers was when I was loading .38 S&W plinking ammo with mixed brass. One brand of the cases was longer than the rest, so I trimmed them back so the crimp would be consistent.
Yes... even if they are longer than "Max length".
When you trim a rimless,shoulderless pistol case - you increase headspace - more headspace is ALWAYS a badd thing!
If you are feeling OCD, then go straighten a picture frame, or go clean the fridge 5 times to get the germs out!
I've been using the 3 way heads for years, didn't know I was supposed to have problems with them LOL
I use them on an older, manual RCBS trimmer. Have never used the motorized prep center.
I use them on an older, manual RCBS trimmer. Have never used the motorized prep center.
Cast
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RCBS power trim pro with 3 way trimmer and case prep center have worked for me for several years, but I always work up a big bunch of brass and shelve it Ready To Load (RTL). That way I only work brass every few years. If I was doing it professionally, I would shop around. It is kinda slow and makes my hands hurt. I'm currently half way through a big batch of 338 Federal and way tired of cutting brass!