Faster way to re-size?

[Member 34319]

So I am currently trimming my rifle brass by hand using a Lyman EZ trim set and a hand drill. It gets the job done, but it is slow as a snail uphill, especially it is annoying when I have 300-600 cases of 223/556 sitting waiting to be trimmed to size.

So I am looking to get some ideas and input to get this done faster. Is there a device or rig available that does the same thing in a faster manner? Something with a case quick detach or something of that nature?

Thanks!

Reno911

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[SHPD_Retired]

I went with the Frankford Arsenal trimmer.

 

[ageingstudent]

The Lee cutter and lock stud thingys work pretty fast in a drill press. If you have a drill press. I do my large batches of rifle brass that way. Otherwise I have an RCBS (pro 2?) I use for batches under 50. It works pretty good also. Once it's set the brass is held on one side by a spring loaded shell holder and a few cranks on the handle trims the head. Took longer to explain that than to do it lol.

 

[Mike Kearns]

I recently got a WFT (worlds finest trimmer) in .223 and it works awesome. I was using the lee cutter n lock stud but every few cases it would pop out of the shell holder. Jacked up some brass that way

 

[ron]

Best trimmer for the money. Leaves very little material to chamfer and deburr.
Fast and accurate. Little Crow Gunworks World's Finest Trimmer 223 Remington (http://www.midwayusa.com/product/997722/little-crow-gunworks-worlds-finest-trimmer-223-remington)

 

[ageingstudent]

Best trimmer for the money. Leaves very little material to chamfer and deburr.
Fast and accurate. Little Crow Gunworks World's Finest Trimmer 223 Remington (http://www.midwayusa.com/product/997722/little-crow-gunworks-worlds-finest-trimmer-223-remington)

How do you secure the case with those? Looks interesting.

 

[Mike Kearns]

How do you secure the case with those? Looks interesting.

No need to secure it. It spaces off the shoulder so you just insert the case in the trimmer. So much faster.

 

[ageingstudent]

No need to secure it. It spaces off the shoulder so you just insert the case in the trimmer. So much faster.

Nice. I might have to try one. It might even work nicely chucked in a small lathe.

 

[v0lcom13sn0w]

rcbs trim pro with a 3 way cutter installed and a drill instead of the crank handle is what i use. it trims, chamfers and deburs all at once. since i mass produce .223 this is a big time saver.

 

[v0lcom13sn0w]

if u want a video of it i'll txt one to you.

 

[Member 5605]

Drill attached to a Trim Pro 2/3.

 

[fxdc]

Google the little crow trimer for videos.

Been using one for 3/4yrs.
70 bks and a Lyman case prep center 99 bks have been the best investment I've made for doing rifle brass.

 

[tlfreek]

I have this - Universal Case Prep Center - RCBS (http://www.rcbs.com/Products/Case-Preparation/Case-Trimming/Universal-Case-Prep-Center.aspx).

It's a great unit although it seems the price has gone up on it since when I bought mine years ago. it will swage brass as well. I used to have a trimming unit like yours (actually still do I think) - you'll be there all day

 

[tlfreek]

ah 354 on amazon http://www.amazon.com/RCBS-Universa...8694&sr=8-1&keywords=rcbs+universal+case+prep

 

[Member 34319]

No need to secure it. It spaces off the shoulder so you just insert the case in the trimmer. So much faster.

I'll have to check this guy out.

 

[Member 34319]

That little finest trimmer looks like a winner. Watched the video. He did something like 5 cases in the time it would have taken me to lock my first one into my Lyman.

 

[ron]

The WFT works similar to the Giraud or the Gracy. Insert sized brass and give it
a quarter turn. Fast, easy and accurate. Leaves very little bur inside/ outside
case mouth.
Giraud Case Preparation - GIRAUD POWER CASE TRIMMER (http://www.creedmoorsports.com/product/GIRAUD-POWER-CASE-TRIMMER/Giraud)
Gracey Case Preparaton - GRACEY POWER CASE TRIMMER (http://www.creedmoorsports.com/product/GRACEY-POWER-CASE-TRIMMER/282)