Giraud Tri Trim vs Trim It II vs WFT vs simple hand crank

[CleanShot]

Ok so you guys have me almost there. I started looking at trimmers. I started off looking at the Wilson Micrometer Case Trimmer but found those guys are pretty dang expensive. So I decided I was going to get the Forster Case Trimmer Kit which is right around $105. I got some recommendations however for the Giraud Tri Trim which at first I thought was kind of pricey since it was per caliber. Now however as I look at the efficiency of them and the trim-chamfer-deburr aspect I'm beginning to think they aren't such a bad deal after all.

So here go my questions:

1. How's the accuracy and case length consistency with these Bring Your Own Power (BYOP) case trimmers?
2. There seem to be a few in the market 1) Giraud Tri Trim 2) Worlds Finest Trimmer 3) Trim It II... Anyone have any experience with these?

It should be noted the WFT and the Trim It II support more than one caliber with the purchase of just a new die or cutter. Also, I think the Trim It II has a micrometer built into it.

Should I just stick to the Forster and shut up or am I going to wind up with one of these anyway?

Thanks
Sam

 

[rcoody]

Ok so you guys have me almost there. I started looking at trimmers. I started off looking at the Wilson Micrometer Case Trimmer but found those guys are pretty dang expensive. So I decided I was going to get the Forster Case Trimmer Kit which is right around $105. I got some recommendations however for the Giraud Tri Trim which at first I thought was kind of pricey since it was per caliber. Now however as I look at the efficiency of them and the trim-chamfer-deburr aspect I'm beginning to think they aren't such a bad deal after all.

So here go my questions:

1. How's the accuracy and case length consistency with these Bring Your Own Power (BYOP) case trimmers?
2. There seem to be a few in the market 1) Giraud Tri Trim 2) Worlds Finest Trimmer 3) Trim It II... Anyone have any experience with these?

It should be noted the WFT and the Trim It II support more than one caliber with the purchase of just a new die or cutter. Also, I think the Trim It II has a micrometer built into it.

Should I just stick to the Forster and shut up or am I going to wind up with one of these anyway?

Thanks
Sam

I think it would be good for you to learn hand trimming. You aren't going to be turning out tons of brass like the AR guys. The hand trimmer can handle many different calibers cheaply. It will come in handy later even if you do decide to get the WFT. You know you are going to be buying more guns.

Just keep this in the back of your mind. You don't have to trim after every shooting session. In fact you might not have to trim after 5 sessions. Measure your brass and if it isn't near or over the max don't trim it. My gun shoots best with brass about half way between trim length and max. It is easy to overtrim and that is bad.

 

[FEENIX]

Ok so you guys have me almost there. I started looking at trimmers. I started off looking at the Wilson Micrometer Case Trimmer but found those guys are pretty dang expensive. So I decided I was going to get the Forster Case Trimmer Kit which is right around $105. I got some recommendations however for the Giraud Tri Trim which at first I thought was kind of pricey since it was per caliber. Now however as I look at the efficiency of them and the trim-chamfer-deburr aspect I'm beginning to think they aren't such a bad deal after all.

So here go my questions:

1. How's the accuracy and case length consistency with these Bring Your Own Power (BYOP) case trimmers?
2. There seem to be a few in the market 1) Giraud Tri Trim 2) Worlds Finest Trimmer 3) Trim It II... Anyone have any experience with these?

It should be noted the WFT and the Trim It II support more than one caliber with the purchase of just a new die or cutter. Also, I think the Trim It II has a micrometer built into it.

Should I just stick to the Forster and shut up or am I going to wind up with one of these anyway?

Thanks
Sam

There is nothing wrong with the manual (other than labor intensive/slow) esp when you're new to reloading, it makes you appreciate the time and effort (and the learning process) you put into your new hobby. You can always upgrade later, however, if you can afford the "best" that is available now, go for it.

Cheers!

 

[CleanShot]

I'll just buy the Forster then upgrade then. Sometimes when starting new hobbies I find getting the best can be detrimental both because you don't appreciate the differences in the products and 2) because it's a new hobby and you don't know if you'll stick to it. Sure hope I stick to it after dropping all this cash. But it's not always a matter of affording it.

 

[rcoody]

I'll just buy the Forster then upgrade then. Sometimes when starting new hobbies I find getting the best can be detrimental both because you don't appreciate the differences in the products and 2) because it's a new hobby and you don't know if you'll stick to it. Sure hope I stick to it after dropping all this cash. But it's not always a matter of affording it.

first time you put 5 in the bull of your reloads that are all touching you will smile

don't get frustrated. If it were easy it wouldn't be any fun.

after reading some of these post you can see just how far you can take this.

sorry for hijacking your other thread with all the berger stuff

when you think you are getting good just try them.