I need a precision case trimmer for 6.5creedmoor, .308win, and .223rem. I have looked at the powered Giraud, but it's pretty expensive, especially buying separate tools for the different calibers.

I thought I had found the bee's knees when I saw the Giraud Tri-way, but I spoke with Doug Giraud today, and he doesn't have it for 6.5CM and said he wouldn't anytime soon.

So, is there another trimmer that trims, deburrs, and chamfers all in one step, that also contains the brass shavings? (I hate the mess that some trimmers make.)

If not, what do you consider the next best thing?

Gracey.

I don't have experience with it but was looking at Worlds Finest Trimmer and Frankford Arsenal Trimmer before saying screw it and buying the Giraud

RCBS 3-way cutter attaches to the regular lathe trimmer, but RCBS does have an option that supports a power motor.

3-Way Cutter

Trim Pro 2 Power Case Trimmer

...doubt they contain the shavings...

I own a RCBS hand crank trimmer, that's why I bought a Gracey Match-Prep and Giraud-Tool power trimmers. I purchased the Gracey before Giraud was on the market. I have since devoted the Gracey solely to .223 and it does a great job. I'm using Bob Jones Sights carbide blade insets in the Gracey, Giraud also makes a carbide blade for it. This carbide cutter is better than the tool steel blades that came with the Gracey and much easier to adjust.

I eventually purchased the Giraud because I reload a bunch of calibers and swapping cutters and shell holders is much quicker and easier than adjusting the blades on the Gracey. Both tools work great. If you only shoot one caliber the Gracey Match-Prep using the upgraded carbide cutters will serve you well. It is cheaper than the Giraud. If you shoot a lot of calibers then just buy the Giraud and thank yourself later.

I tried Dillon's system before buying the Gracey. I literally gave it away with six sizing/trim dies to a friend for $100. That's how little I liked it.

These top tier power trimmers turn one of the most grueling chores into a relatively painless endeavor. I have never regretted the cost, in fact I consider it one of the best reloading investments I have ever made.

Hind sight is always 20/20, with that being so, money spent on stuff that seemed "good enough" and ended up being spent again for "something better" is always money wasted. Buy what you really want the first time around and you save money over the long haul. You'll have quality tools that will last your lifetime and the lifetime of your heirs.

I had two Graceys when they were the only game in town.  

Once I saw and tried the Giraud I bought them and sold the Graceys and haven't looked back.

The Giraud is a more elegant and complete design.  For me, probably the best thing going for reloading/handloading since the Dillon 550.

I'll bet you can find a good machinist who can make you a 6.5 Creedmoor bushing for the Giraud.

They make the complete giraud trimmer in 6.5, just not the $100 simplified version, correct?

Anyways people tend to focus too much on the value of all this. I had a giraud for a few months and sold it. I use possum hollow and another similar kwick trimmer. You'd have to trim a shitload of brass to justify the giraud. Is it the best, yes. the cost and space on the bench just isn't for me.

Then I think you would get a lot of bang for the buck out of the full giraud trimmer. Periodically they are used on eBay and the forums.

These top of the line power trimmers are designed for high volume reloaders. The last batch I ran on my Gracey was approximately 5,000 Lake City 5.56mm. There is no reason to buy these premium models if you are only trimming 100+/- at a time. Giraud may sell you a blank holder to the Tri-Way and you can have a gunsmith ream it with a 6.5 Creedmoor chamber reamer.

The World's Finest Trimmer probably comes in 6.5 Creedmoor, but you'll have to debur and chamfer with that unit.

Doug Giraud rarely reveals when he will be making a new caliber conversion simply because he doesn't need the headache of non-stop calls of "are we there yet?" I asked if he would make a 6mmWOA (much rarer than 6.5 Creedmoor) and he said probably not. It wasn't a month or two before he had some in stock.

Check back on his site in a couple of months to see if he adds 6.5 to his Tri-Way trimmer. That's the trimmer (IMO) that will work the best and cost the least for low volume applications.

May 17th I asked Doug at Giraud about having a Tri-Way trimmer for 6.5 Creedmoor and he said:

I thanked him and asked what he recommended and didn't hear back.  I have the Tri-way for .223 and 300 BLK and really like it.