RCBS Trim Mate

[jmh119]

I am thinking about getting the RCBS Trim Mate and was wondering if anyone has had experience with it. Also, would a primer pocket uniformer remove the military crimp on .223? Or should I get a swager for that?
TIA for your replies!
James

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[wavo]

I have one and I like it. Right now I'm only using the primer pocket cleaning tool on the Trim Mate since I'm not doing rifle rounds yet, but I bought it in anticipation of doing .223's.

Also, everyone is aware that right now you can get $10 off any RCBS product over $50 right?

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[usmc]

i use a primer pocket swager and then a de burring tool, to make primers seat easier. i also use a 3 way cutter on my trimmer so it does inside ,outside, and trims to length. its saves a heap of time.plus i hook my trimmer up to my dewalt cordless,and it saves time and your muscles. just some things i found to be easier. hope this helps

 

[therifleman]

That 3 way cutter head was the best money Ive spent in a long time.

 

[Gunner3456]

That 3 way cutter head was the best money Ive spent in a long time.

Where did you get that? Wouldn't that have to be specific to the caliber size? What am I missing?

 

[Gunner3456]

FWIW I don't cut material from crimped primer pockets. I swage them. I don't want to lose the material, but that's just my $.02.

 

[therifleman]

the cutter heads are caliber specific and are available at rcbs by phone or internet. I have and use 30 cal and 22 cal and will soon be ordering the 270 for the 6.8spc and 270 win.

 

[jmh119]

Thanks one and all for the input. I appreciate it!
James