Case Trimmer

[dennadam]

I have the Lyman universal carbide case trimmer. looking at the RCBS trim pro 2 power trimmer. anyone like or dislike the RCBS. RCBS would be faster but would it be accurate?

 

[Aszerigan]

I had the RCBS Trim Pro 2 once, and didn't care for it. Too much money, not enough difference between that and a hand crank trimmer.

I'd recommend the Lyman Case Xpress trimmer. I have one and it's great. It works the same way a Giraud trimmer does, basing case trim off the shoulders with a spring loaded system. Has adjustable speed for the trimming head to reduce chatter. It also has a dial to adjust trim length in increments of +/- 0.001" easily.

And way less expensive than the RCBS.

Amazon product ASIN B07MY1V9YX

 

[Creedmoor]

I had the RCBS Trim Pro 2 once, and didn't care for it. Too much money, not enough difference between that and a hand crank trimmer.

I'd recommend the Lyman Case Xpress trimmer. I have one and it's great. It works the same way a Giraud trimmer does, basing case trim off the shoulders with a spring loaded system. Has adjustable speed for the trimming head to reduce chatter. It also has a dial to adjust trim length in increments of +/- 0.001" easily.

And way less expensive than the RCBS.

Amazon product ASIN B07MY1V9YX

I have both of those trimmers myself, I have yet to use the Lyman yet.
I believe it will be much faster than the RCBS.
I have the three way cutters for the RCBS does the Lyman do the same?
They were blowing them out on Amazon last year, thats why I bought it.

 

[Aszerigan]

I have the three way cutters for the RCBS does the Lyman do the same?

No, it is not a three way cutter. The Lyman Case Prep Xpress makes quick work of that and reams and champfers mil-spec and standard primer pockets too.

 

[DadSmith]

I had the RCBS Trim Pro 2 once, and didn't care for it. Too much money, not enough difference between that and a hand crank trimmer.

I'd recommend the Lyman Case Xpress trimmer. I have one and it's great. It works the same way a Giraud trimmer does, basing case trim off the shoulders with a spring loaded system. Has adjustable speed for the trimming head to reduce chatter. It also has a dial to adjust trim length in increments of +/- 0.001" easily.

And way less expensive than the RCBS.

Amazon product ASIN B07MY1V9YX

I remember that when it came out. It's going to be on my list when my Frankford Arsenal prep station dies.

I also have backup Lee cartridge specific trimmers if I don't have power God forbid or just have a few pieces of brass that I don't want to change my set up on the Frankford.

 

[Creedmoor]

No, it is not a three way cutter. The Lyman Case Prep Xpress makes quick work of that and reams and champfers mil-spec and standard primer pockets too.

Thanks, I wasn't aware it did pockets also. Guess I need to open the box.

 

[Creedmoor]

I remember that when it came out. It's going to be on my list when my Frankford Arsenal prep station dies.

I also have backup Lee cartridge specific trimmers if I don't have power God forbid or just have a few pieces of brass that I don't want to change my set up on the Frankford.

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Shame is if I was paying attention I would have ordered two, one for trim and another for pockets. Amazon was blowing them out for 89 or 99 bucks last year.

 

[Aszerigan]

Shame is if I was paying attention I would have ordered two, one for trim and another for pockets. Amazon was blowing them out for 89 or 99 bucks last year.

To clarify, the Case Prep Xpress does primer pockets, the Cast Trim Xpress trims cases. Two different machines.

 

[Creedmoor]

I was wondering, I just was reading the box.

If wondering whats behind it, it is a Chandler sewing machine.