 goldeneye 
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Posted: 8/8/2012 10:01:59 PM
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Posted: 8/8/2012 11:24:31 PM
I have a Redding manual trimmer and a bunch of Lee trimmers. If were just getting in the game, and I loaded a bunch of different cartridges, then I would buy a Wilson. The Wilson case holder design is easy to use and ensures consistent trimming even with damaged rims that result from autoloading rifles.
I mainly do 223/30-06 and am saving for a Giraud. |
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Posted: 8/8/2012 11:54:12 PM
Op,
I have the Hornady and have done thousands of cases with it. Easy to set up and dial in, and once set it cuts consistently. Only pain is the shell holders, you have to use Hornady's. The Forster is a good trimmer, and it has a 3-way head as an upgrade available. If I had to do it all over again, would probably get the Forster just for the 3-way head option, but the Hornady is not a bad choice. SY |
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Posted: 8/9/2012 12:19:37 AM
I have the Forster and would recommend it. Its real easy when you need to change the pilot and collet out and it comes with almost everything for a lot of different calibers.
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Posted: 8/9/2012 1:03:25 AM
My Forster is around 30+ years old and still going strong. It was purchased by my father in the 70's. I added the hex adapter a few years ago and use a drill for cranking.
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RegionRat
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Posted: 8/9/2012 1:47:05 AM
Yup, Forster with 3-way cutter and power adapter.
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SteelonSteel
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Posted: 8/9/2012 9:43:25 AM
[Last Edit: 8/9/2012 9:46:03 AM by SteelonSteel]
Originally Posted By dcat:
I have a Redding manual trimmer and a bunch of Lee trimmers. If were just getting in the game, and I loaded a bunch of different cartridges, then I would buy a Wilson. The Wilson case holder design is easy to use and ensures consistent trimming even with damaged rims that result from autoloading rifles. I mainly do 223/30-06 and am saving for a Giraud. I'd say the same, the wilson can be purchased fairly reasonably depending on how many of the upgrades you feel you can do without. I had the forster and it was good but I hated the threaded collet holder, not only did my hands cramp up but if you weren't consistent in tightening the collet you got off length setting. It also dulled a bit faster than I wanted. (I jumped to the RCBS with the 3 way before Forster copied it, might not have done that if Forster was first, although the brass holding style was a hand cramper!!!!) I replaced it with a RCBS trim pro with the cam lever holder and a 3 way cutter head. It has alignment issues. I got a new base from RCBS but the issue is still there. I ended up buying the Wilson from Sinclair with a lot of the upgrades for my "precision loading". I still use the 3 way cutter on the RCBS for the semi auto serivice rifle loads. It is noticeably off center on the cut though. I should sent the whole kit and caboodle back to RCBS for a propper fix. It's not their lack of willingness it's my lack of follow through on that score. I thought I had it fixed but the longer cases trim up worse than the shorter ones IIRC. Before the 3 way cutter I just thought my pilot to neck fit was snug, nope, just not aligned, with the beveled 3 way cut you can see it plain as day, one side has more inside and the other sice has more outside cut. Frankly you're better off not sticking objects other than bullets in your nicely sized neck. |
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GWhis
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Posted: 8/9/2012 4:28:05 PM
[Last Edit: 8/10/2012 12:12:53 PM by GWhis]
I had the forster and it was good but I hated the threaded collet holder, not only did my hands cramp up but if you weren't consistent in tightening the collet you got off length setting. That's a minor thing if you buy a file handle from home depot and drill & screw, or glue it on. See the grey/white handle in the picture below.
Quarter turn to open, quarter turn to close. I have zero problems with setting them straight and tight with my gravity-fed setup. Video below: Before you click the picture, notice the super secret high tech case ejector. 
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Posted: 8/10/2012 12:22:16 AM
I like that setup. I added some padding to the handle and it helped. That T handle will wear some blisters on your hand.
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Posted: 8/10/2012 4:22:50 AM
"That's hot!" - Paris H.
Neat setup! I bought my Forster used in '78 or '79 and use it every few days- still cutting multiple calibers. Redding pilots fit, also. |
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