So i am a newish reloader for the forums and after using this product tonight i was really happy. I decided to do a review for everyone here, and i usually do not post reviews.
i am used to doing small batch case trimming with the Lee Case Length Gauge & Cutter and Lock Stud. That is a time consuming pain in the ass but produces great results. I would usually have to debur the case mouth after using the lee.
after purchasing 450 30-06 cases and doing a few with lee i was finished with all the lock stud business. looked online and giraud trimmers did not have the caliber for 8mm. unless i wanted to buy a super expensive system. Worlds finest trimmer did have my caliber but wanted 100 dollars for the setup that chucks onto your drill. which then you have to think ok, i have to jerry rig a drill up to stay on in a vice i do not have....
there was a system out there for trimmer that basically did have an all in one setup, but again super expensive.
then i saw it,
It was all in one, turn it on, and just rest your hand on top while you shove cases into it. in addition for the price it came with close to 25 caliber seating collets. sure if one day i want to do .223, or 308 i can without issue. It says it is adjustable it says to .001 and the dial is pretty easy to turn, for quick adjustments. but i do not really see how it is .001 adjustable. sure i see more of a .01 adjustment being very easy to get. but i am new at this kind of trimmer so in the future i may be able to trim my brass to a precise .001 but i need more time.
fast forward to tonight. After using the cut off saw from harbor freight to get it cut close to 8mm length and tumbling all the trim form sizing lube off the cases. i decided to use the trimmer. it took a little bit of learning curve but once you go slowly letting the carbide bit eat away at the case, it works really well. You can not just jam the case into the bit because it will want to grab. If you go slow it leaves no burrs and the trim line is not sharp at all and leaves it smooth, no chatter marks. you could literally stop there if you did not want to chamfer.
for mixed headstamp 30-06 that was cut down to 8mm mauser the numbers i have for a few grabbed out of the pile are as follows. I figured the re-loaders out there will want some cold hard numbers for accuracy.
2.233 ,2.233, 2.229, 2.229
2.229, 2.230, 2.230, 2.229
2.230, 2.229, 2.231, 2.230
2.231, 2.230, 2.228, 2.231
2.232, 2.232, 2.230, 2.230
these all sit just flush with my wilson case gauge and i am happy at that. possible sources of variances in the shoulder datum line of the case could effect the trim
i figure for the amount of time saved over a hand crank system i am fairly happy. I will say just like most reviews on fast trimmers, is wear the rubber coated garden gloves. that helps a lot with the control.
for everyone who wants a good trimmer. you can take a look at this review and maybe i have helped you today in deciding for a large batch trimmer for whatever caliber you are reloading for.
i am used to doing small batch case trimming with the Lee Case Length Gauge & Cutter and Lock Stud. That is a time consuming pain in the ass but produces great results. I would usually have to debur the case mouth after using the lee.
after purchasing 450 30-06 cases and doing a few with lee i was finished with all the lock stud business. looked online and giraud trimmers did not have the caliber for 8mm. unless i wanted to buy a super expensive system. Worlds finest trimmer did have my caliber but wanted 100 dollars for the setup that chucks onto your drill. which then you have to think ok, i have to jerry rig a drill up to stay on in a vice i do not have....
there was a system out there for trimmer that basically did have an all in one setup, but again super expensive.
then i saw it,
It was all in one, turn it on, and just rest your hand on top while you shove cases into it. in addition for the price it came with close to 25 caliber seating collets. sure if one day i want to do .223, or 308 i can without issue. It says it is adjustable it says to .001 and the dial is pretty easy to turn, for quick adjustments. but i do not really see how it is .001 adjustable. sure i see more of a .01 adjustment being very easy to get. but i am new at this kind of trimmer so in the future i may be able to trim my brass to a precise .001 but i need more time.
fast forward to tonight. After using the cut off saw from harbor freight to get it cut close to 8mm length and tumbling all the trim form sizing lube off the cases. i decided to use the trimmer. it took a little bit of learning curve but once you go slowly letting the carbide bit eat away at the case, it works really well. You can not just jam the case into the bit because it will want to grab. If you go slow it leaves no burrs and the trim line is not sharp at all and leaves it smooth, no chatter marks. you could literally stop there if you did not want to chamfer.
for mixed headstamp 30-06 that was cut down to 8mm mauser the numbers i have for a few grabbed out of the pile are as follows. I figured the re-loaders out there will want some cold hard numbers for accuracy.
2.233 ,2.233, 2.229, 2.229
2.229, 2.230, 2.230, 2.229
2.230, 2.229, 2.231, 2.230
2.231, 2.230, 2.228, 2.231
2.232, 2.232, 2.230, 2.230
these all sit just flush with my wilson case gauge and i am happy at that. possible sources of variances in the shoulder datum line of the case could effect the trim
i figure for the amount of time saved over a hand crank system i am fairly happy. I will say just like most reviews on fast trimmers, is wear the rubber coated garden gloves. that helps a lot with the control.
for everyone who wants a good trimmer. you can take a look at this review and maybe i have helped you today in deciding for a large batch trimmer for whatever caliber you are reloading for.
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