Case Trimmer

[T Shot]

So here is the deal, i don't do a huge quantity of loads per year but i am looking for a new manual trimmer that is accurate and trims square, preferably in the $100 region. I already know that about 8 out of 10 of you guys that respond are gonna have different opinions, but i would like to hear what you guys think would be the best investment.

 

[sharpshooterbr]

In my opinion, the best manual case trimmer for the money is the Wilson or Sinclair/Wilson setup. They are a lathe type trimmer that uses caliber specific case holders to align the brass with the cutter.

 

[Gene]

Bought a Forster, do not like it. Later, bought a Wilson with the calibrated adjustment, and WOW; what a difference. Great tool.

 

[Outlaw6.0]

Bought a Forster, do not like it. Later, bought a Wilson with the calibrated adjustment, and WOW; what a difference. Great tool.

^^^ My favorite right here. Wilson & Micrometer. Great setup.


t

 

[Trickymissfit]

So here is the deal, i don't do a huge quantity of loads per year but i am looking for a new manual trimmer that is accurate and trims square, preferably in the $100 region. I already know that about 8 out of 10 of you guys that respond are gonna have different opinions, but i would like to hear what you guys think would be the best investment.

Wilson! The best and well within your budgit
gary

 

[g0rd0]

If you have multible calibers go with the wilson for sure. If you only load 1 caliber go with the lee system, effective and accuate. But, it is slow.

 

[T Shot]

I have heard and read nothing but great things about the wilson setup. So this pretty much seals the deal. Any preference on which option to choose for the various setups offered?

 

[Reloader222]

Please do not laugh - I prefer the Lee Case Trimmer and Pilot for all my case trimmings for the reason that it is always exactly the same. Put it in a drill and it is the fastest way to trim, debur and polish necks.

However, for outside neck turning I use the Foster Case Trimmer.

 

[Outlaw6.0]

I would urge you to pick up the Wilson with the micrometer adjustment built in. Great unit. I went with the base as well.

t

 

[Trickymissfit]

Please do not laugh - I prefer the Lee Case Trimmer and Pilot for all my case trimmings for the reason that it is always exactly the same. Put it in a drill and it is the fastest way to trim, debur and polish necks.

However, for outside neck turning I use the Foster Case Trimmer.

anytime you use a pilot to giude the cutter you are not exactly square at the lip. The Wilson mimmics the chamber and works off the centerline of the case.
gary

 

[Nimrodmar10]

I like the Lyman case trimmer. The automatic collet holds any shell head and the cutter heads are inexpensive and easily replaceable.