What case trimmer do you guys like? I don't need a power trimmer, but do want one with a positive stop to ensure uniformity.

I like the Lee case trimmer. You cant go wrong with it.

30-30 Man

Have had a Forster for more years than I can count. Works well, and has an optional drive shaft that can be attached and used with a power drill or cordless driver.

I've been using a RCBS Trim Pro since they came out with the power unit, but I believe the unit would be good even without the motor. The thing I like best about it is the lever that allows you to quickly release and install casings. The one downside to it is that you need as many trimmer case holders as you do shell holders for reloading. It does certainly have a positive stop and is easy to adjust.

I trim quite a bit of brass and would not be without a power trimmer, be it the RCBS I mentioned, or the Dillon I use for high volume stuff..requires a special sizing die for each caliber to be trimmed, which have gotten to be almost unreasonably expensive.

I would recommend the RCBS over others simply for the availability of the 3-way cutting head which does totally away with the chamfer/deburring steps altogether. Quite a time saver.

If you are alright with only having one trim length per cartridge and already have a power drill, then the Lee trimmers really aren't bad. If they trim a little longer than desired, then "adjust" them on a benchtop grinder.

I've considered other units, but until I am truly convinced that neck turning is essential to the accuracy that I want, I won't buy a new unit to trim and neck turn. I'm sticking with the Lee trimmers until then because they're cheap, consistent, and work well.

amndouglas

I've got an old Forester that Dad aquired many moons ago when the earths crust was still warm. It's trimmed many a piece of brass in it's day and still works as good as it did when I started using it 30 some years ago. I keep it clean and well lubed with a light oil or some ZEP 45.

I wouldn't mind trying one of Lee's Zip trims just for grins.

I got a Forster 30 or more years ago, and it just keeps going and going. I like the ability to set the trim length plus or minus to suit requirements.

Bye
Jack

I'm a Lee Case Trimmer fan too. I don't have another kind but I have found it necessary to grind the tip of a Lee Trimmer to accomodate large quantities of short brass, my 300 Win Mag/Remington brass was the noncomformist. All others have worked just fine.

I like the Lee trimmer, as well. You can't beat the price...and it works just fine for me. I get cases uniform within .001 to .002", which is as uniform as you need - and just as good as anybody else's equipment.

I've got an old Forester that Dad aquired many moons ago when the earths crust was still warm. It's trimmed many a piece of brass in it's day and still works as good as it did when I started using it 30 some years ago. I keep it clean and well lubed with a light oil or some ZEP 45.

I wouldn't mind trying one of Lee's Zip trims just for grins.
recoil junky
I have used the Lee Cutters with the Lee Zip Trim for several years now and love it. It is simple and easy to use. I trim and chamfer the case using the Zip Trim. If you ever go to the Lee system make sure you get the Ball Grip handle they make for the cutter attachment. It makes the job a lot easier.
Cary

Amen to what cturpin said. If you use the Lee system, get the Ball cutter handle.

30-30 Man

Amen to what cturpin said. If you use the Lee system, get the Ball cutter handle.

30-30 Man
30-30 Man
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Cary