I'm going to reload .223 and .308. Reloading around 100pc at a time. Not looking to spend a lot. $80 and under.

What to people like? Lathe type like the Lyman Universal Case Trimmer or hand held like the lee Cutter and Lock Stud with ball grip? Or anything else in that price range?

Forster Case Trimmer - at the top end of your range but you can find it right at 80 if you poke around.

I had the Lee hand held trimmer but after a few serious attempts in using it I realized I needed more. After reading many reviews I went with the Forster - excellent product. I use it for 308 currently and 223 in the near future.

Edit - I'd recommend a lathe style that can be mounted, holding it by hand just didn't feel as easy or precise to me.

Possum Hollow if you making plinker ammo.

Lathe if you're making precision ammo.

I use a Forster...but for someone just getting into reloading, I'd recommend a Hornady or Lyman. Both come with the typical pilots needed...but the Hornady does require the use of Hornady shell holders.

The price of collets and pilots will quickly add to the price of the trimmer, so Keep that in mind.

The Lee trimmers work great too, are cheap and do fast work...especially if you use a cordless drill. but they are not adjustable.

I have the Lyman carbide trimmer has been working great for me only thing i dislike about it is the crank it needs to be bigger my hands hurt bad after @100 cases (hands are shot )

For switching calibers just make a dummy length case pop it in adj it up and bam your done.

I will say i am going to get the setup so i can chuck it into my drill press and going to look into a custom possum hollow just to try.

I like tools

Here you go

The Rolls Royce of Powered Trimmers Giraud Hands Down and Twice on Sunday

For precision lathe type...the Wilson SS with micrometer on a Sinclair Base with Shark Fin Clamp on a Sinclari base

For good quality and universal shell holder..the Lyman is good. But, RCBS is coming out with same thing and has a few accessories such as 3 way cutter ONT and such. The Forster is not bad, but perhaps not as robust as others, The RCBS can be upgraded with a power unit. Most other lathe types have adapters that can make use of a drill

A harbor freight drill press and a PH trimmer with Deburring Tool Holder is a nice set up....The problem is Possum Hollow... Eric would rather go fishing and hunting that get product out.

So now you have it. Everything mentioned from Giraurd to Possum Hollow for power trimmers and a few lathe types.

Price stipualtion as you've set is do able with precision. Speaking of precision, what's your shooting style, disciplines ?

Plinker, drill or match grade ?

I'm not familiar with Lee trimmer. Have Possum Hollow and Hornady. In addition RT1200 trimmer, mentioned only for comparitive reasons. Possum Hollow is a plinker trimmer to my way of doing things. Indexes off case datum making alignment questionable. RT1200, ok for plinker and drill ammunition.

For match, long range I want control. Hornady was my first and only trimmer for match rifle. I can see it being upgraded for L.E. Wilson or preferably Sinclair. These two are probably beyond what you want.

I've not used either one but understand either would make my Hornady obsolete. That said, I don't know any better than Hornady to complain. It's done a fine job by me. It is a pain to set. Mine is set for .308 Winchester. Set once and never moved. Lathe trimmer with micrometer setting would be awesome for multiple calibers as I will be loading .300 Win Mag soon.

lyman universal here. power adaptor in the mail.

The Foster 3-way for .223 was adjust perfect on arrival. Chucked it up, adjusted to length and went at it. They

definitely are a time saver.