Case lenght trimmer

[Goobie270]

So would this Wilson be a good trimmer, it's the base model I would guess, I size my case necks a little tighter to obtain my accuracy so the cheap lee case length gauge cutter pilot doesn't fit and that's what I'm worried about with other pilot style cutters.

 

[dmoon]

https://www.longrangehunting.com/th...-steel-case-trimming-kit.201775/#post-1455755

That one would work, here's one on this website for sale too.

 

[jraulsten]

Buy once cry once. Going from cheap to cheaper might not be as good of a deal as you think.... I went LE Wilson and it's the best i could imagine.. I also bought a Forster and didn't like it at all.

Just curious as to what you didn't like about the Forster. I've been using one for years with the 3 in 1 cutters and it has always trimmed to +/- .001 of my desired trim length. I've never used a Wilson but if someone can explain how they are better I will sure buy one

 

[Rhovee]

It just seemed to not hold a case very well in the collet. The way the Wilson one holds a case is much sturdier and I like the micrometer seater on it with the locking screw.

 

[Goobie270]

Thanks for everyone's opinions, I decided on the Wilson trimmer with the stand.

 

[2Rope]

I've used a LE Wilson since I inherited it in 1974, a bit slow but very accurate. I think you will be pleased with the results.

 

[SidecarFlip]

I have had great and consistent results with the Little Crow Gunworks trimmer. It's very fast if you have a bunch of brass to trim and I have found it to produce low variation in case length.

+2 on Little Crow. I just buy the inserts I need and use a 4 flute center cutting end mill in place of the supplied 2 flute. I spin mine in one of the shop lathes.

 

[C.O. Shooter]

Thanks for everyone's opinions, I decided on the Wilson trimmer with the stand.

I have the same trimmer. I love it! Very accurate and precise every time. Don't forget you will need the shell holder for each cartridge you load for. They are about 11-13$ a piece.

 

[Goobie270]

I have the same trimmer. I love it! Very accurate and precise every time. Don't forget you will need the shell holder for each cartridge you load for. They are about 11-13$ a piece.

That's great to hear!, yup just loading for the 308 so far.

 

[Deputy819]

I run the Forster Original Case Trimmer. Admittedly, I ruined a few cases with it until I realized just how sensitive the adjustment/set screws are when seeking desired trim length. All good now though and seems to be pretty accurate/consistent.

 

[jasent]

I like the rcbs trim pro myself

 

[bob4]

Gonna toss my 2 cents in and say that I found the WFT ( Gunworks) not very consistent. You would think it would be a walk in the park and easy to use but every once in a while it's off by .005+. Gone back to my hand cranked Lyman.

 

[SidecarFlip]

Gonna toss my 2 cents in and say that I found the WFT ( Gunworks) not very consistent. You would think it would be a walk in the park and easy to use but every once in a while it's off by .005+. Gone back to my hand cranked Lyman.

When you use the WFT what you need to do is use a case of known (and correct length) and loosen the setscrews and bring the milling cutter up against the case mouth and then tighten the screws. I get a slight variance as well but usually not over 0.002 depending on how I push in the case to be trimmed. There is a bit of 'feel' involved but, at my age I don't like cranking a manual trimmer anymore.

I chuck my WFT in a 3 jaw chuck with the lathe spinning about 1000 rpm.