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Posted: 6/26/2013 9:39:16 AM EDT
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I'm looking for a cheap durable / consistent case trimmer for .223. I was looking at this http://www.midwayusa.com/product/442091/lyman-case-care-kit But am not even sure that trims? Eventually I will get a expensive electric one, But in the meantime while I'm saving pennies I need a good cheap one. |
| Go for the Lyman universal Trimmer with the variable chuck/shellholder. No need for a drawer full of collets/holders. Also you can order a second shaft that can be chucked into a drill or electric screw driver.(drill is best as more torque.) I've been told that on the shaft that comes with the trimmer, you can remove the hand crank and run it with a drill. I just bought a second shaft. Now you have the electric/manual options as needed for a lot less money. Be sure to buy an extra cutter. I finally wore one out after 30 plus years. Hope this helps. 44 |
| I would suggest the Worlds Finest Trimmer or the Possum Hollow Timmer. Either one will work for you until you can upgrade to something like a Dillon RT1200 which would be my recommendation. Once you use that you won't want to use anything else, save for a Giraud. |
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I'm looking for a cheap durable / consistent case trimmer for .223. I was looking at this http://www.midwayusa.com/product/442091/lyman-case-care-kit But am not even sure that trims? Eventually I will get a expensive electric one, But in the meantime while I'm saving pennies I need a good cheap one. The most consistent trimmer on the market is the Wilson. It also happens to be the least expensive (or certain one of the least expensive). It is literally built like a tank and has an excellent, durable cutter head. Before buying a Giraud, I owned and used a Wilson. I also had a Forster. I sold the Forster a long time ago (IMO, it's borderline crap). I kept the Wilson. |
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Go for the Lyman universal Trimmer with the variable chuck/shellholder. No need for a drawer full of collets/holders. Also you can order a second shaft that can be chucked into a drill or electric screw driver.(drill is best as more torque.) I've been told that on the shaft that comes with the trimmer, you can remove the hand crank and run it with a drill. I just bought a second shaft. Now you have the electric/manual options as needed for a lot less money. Be sure to buy an extra cutter. I finally wore one out after 30 plus years. Hope this helps. 44 I don't know why they sell you a completely different shaft for powered use. I got my Lyman trimmer way back before this was an option and simply made an adapter. The adapter threads on to the existing shaft where the nut goes to hold the hand crank. You could chuck up directly on it too but risk damaging the threads. This is why I made the adapter. I just can't figure out why Lyman didn't simply market a similar adapter. The way they do it seems really silly. OP. I use a Lee trimmer for my .223 and some others. It's inexpensive and VERY consistent although your actual trim length depends on what rod you happen to get but most are good to go. I recently got the ball cutter. So far I'm liking it. This is of course not for doing large quantities at a time but will get you by. |
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If I were a moderate volume reloader, I'd try the WFT. The possom hollow thing is pretty crappy. I run a Giraud now, but I load a TON of .223.
For .308 I use the L.E. Wilson hand trimmer in the mount with the Shark fin, etc. That thing is the best, but nowhere near as efficient as the Giraud. |
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I've got one of these that I've been using for 40 years, you don't need the power adapter, but I recently got one and its great! If you want to save a few bucks, get the same without the power adapter. Most any of these trimmers are good, the RCBS etc. http://www.midwayusa.com/product/720825/lyman-universal-trimmer-power-pack-with-case-trimmer-kit-power-adapter-and-9-pilots |
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Worlds Finest Trimmer from Little Crow Gunworks. Chuck in a drill, indexes off shoulder. You're welcome. +1 I was using a Lee Value Trim then moved to the WFT. Wanna talk about a huge difference!?  I just ordered a WFT in 223, picking it up next week when I am over in the US for work. Looking forward to seeing how well it performs when I get back. |
| Put to use my WFT this weekend. Did 500 rounds of 223 and measurements were consistently spot on. Crappy way of setting your measurement by just sliding the cutter but once you set it, forget it and roll on. Nice trimmer. I'm worried about wearing out my cordless power drill. May buy a cheap electric. |
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How is the Hornady lathe style trimmer? I'm thinking about going this route and getting the chamfer and debur inserts so I can have consistent deburring and chamfering. I would be reloading for 300 blk and 5.56/.223.,
I guess other option I'm looking at is the WFT for 300 blackout and 5.56/.223 reloads. Let me know your thoughts. |
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