Case trimmer

[U.S. Patriot]

I'm looking at this case trimmer. Forster Original Case Trimmer - MidwayUSA
Does anyone have any experience with this one. It is rated 4 1/2 stars out of 18 reviews.

 

[42769vette]

my old wilson is very similar to that. its not the fastest tool in the case trimming arsonal but its probably the most precise

 

[Mudcat]

Like he said^^^.
I have used an RCBS, lyman and Hornady my favorite and the one I still have is a Hornady.

 

[U.S. Patriot]

I'll take precession over speed any day.

 

[42769vette]

I'll take precession over speed any day.

then that will be a fine trimmer for you. i did 2000 rds of 5.56 on mine and it was brutal, but better than buying another piece of equipment i would rarly use

 

[zoglog]

Ive been looking for a case trimmer as well. It does not come with collets, so that will be an additional price.

 

[sloughfoot]

I have had one for years. I have mine mounted on a 1X6 pine board so I can hold it on a metal trash can and trim away while watching TV.

Put a little grease on the rotating shaft to keep it running smooth. The aluminum knob will turn your fingers and thumb black and I have often threatened to motorize it somehow. But since I don't trim my rifle cases too often, I forget about it while it gathers dust in between uses.

You will want one for 223 and any follow on rifle cases. You don't need it for 9mm or any pistol case.

 

[jblomenberg16]

That will work. I resorted to this and also use a cordless drill when I'm doing a high volume.

Lee Zip Trim - MidwayUSA

Lee Case Trimmer Cutter with Ball Grip - MidwayUSA

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A little more effort to change each shell, but a lot less work to trim and then chamfer / debur the mouth.

 

[BE Mike]

I've had the Forster case trimmer for a long time. I got the power adapter, which lets me attach my electric drill. Things go a lot easier with it when I really have to trim a bunch of cases. I may have bought the power adapter from Sinclair Int'l or Midway. I really don't recall.

 

[kwatters]

That should be a good one, I have a Wilson which looks similar.

 

[redwingshooter]

I use the Hornady hand-cranked model and I like it a lot. Only uses Hornady shell holders though but comes with all the collets you'll need.

 

[snuffy33]

I've used this Lyman trimmer for 25 years. It's 100% metal, zero plastic bushings.
Lyman Universal Case Trimmer Kit with 9 Pilots - MidwayUSA

As an added plus it comes with 9 pilots.

 

[1$Chuck]

I'll second the Lee case trimmer recommendation. I used mine with a cordless drill. I like their simplicity, and I just get a whole new set up for each caliber because they are cheap. Cheap enough, that if you try them and don't like them your not out much ($15-$20) for everything. PM me if you want more detail.

 

[Coaster]

I've had the Forster for years. If you are interested in accuracy, you can't go wrong with this trimmer. I have mine mounted on piece of wood so it can be clamped in a vise. Works great. Good luck.

 

[j706]

I'll take precession over speed any day.

Or just bite the bullet and buy one of these.

http://www.giraudtool.com/Giraud Trimmer.pdf

They are very precise and very fast. They are expensive but they hold their value. After I bought mine (EBay) I wondered how I tolerated the other way.
I have three (3) other case trimmers if you need one.

 

[U.S. Patriot]

Or just bite the bullet and buy one of these.

http://www.giraudtool.com/Giraud Trimmer.pdf

They are very precise and very fast. They are expensive but they hold their value. After I bought mine (EBay) I wondered how I tolerated the other way.
I have three (3) other case trimmers if you need one.

I did not see a price. Also, I'm limited on space and on a budget.

 

[j706]

I did not see a price. Also, I'm limited on space and on a budget.

New ones are around 425.00 They can be found used now and then for a little less. It seems whenever someone buys one they hardly ever get rid of them. I used to dread trimming cases. Now I don't mind it one bit. If a person doesn't do much reloading it is hard to justify the exspence.