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Posted: 5/31/2011 8:20:25 AM EDT
| So Im looking at getting a case trimmer for my 30-06 and 303brit. I dont plan to do more than 50 cases at a time for the forseeable future. Im wondering if I should get the Lee setup that I can chuck in my drill and trim, or get a proper trimmer like a Lyman or RCBS. Your thoughts? |
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I like the Possom Hollow trimmer better for small batches http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct/default.aspx?productNumber=775644 Or you might look at something more universal http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct/default.aspx?productNumber=315831 |
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The Lee trimmer is fine for small batches. Get the adaptor for use in a drill. The lathe trimmers are a more versatile tool. I do mine the other way. I chuck the cutter into a hand drill (has to be a 1/2" chuck) and hold the lockstud and brass in my right hand, use my left thumb to actuate the drill. Goes pretty fast. |
| I started with a Forester lathe trimmer. I recommend it as versatile and accurate. I since added a power adapter and run it off a drill motor with a flex shaft. However, for batches of 50 the manual trimmer is very fine. The motor is cuts fatigue and speeds up process for very large batches. |
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The Lee trimmer is fine for small batches. Get the adaptor for use in a drill. The lathe trimmers are a more versatile tool. I do mine the other way. I chuck the cutter into a hand drill (has to be a 1/2" chuck) and hold the lockstud and brass in my right hand, use my left thumb to actuate the drill. Goes pretty fast. Similar. I stick the shellholder in a cheap ratcheting screwdriver that's held in a vice. The screw-down part of the shellholder has a small set of vicegrips clamped to it so I can unscrew it easily. Cutter is in the cordless drill. Gets the job done for very low cost. I'm still doing .223 this way. 55_grain |
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