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Anyone have any experience with one of these? Looks like an easy way to trim cases if they work. Any comments about precision and ease of use would be appreciated. | ||
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Quick, easy, almost "fun" to use. I have used it for quick chamfer and deburr with the Lee C & D tool (liked it better than the more expensive $12 jobs, less chatter marks in brass) But, as far as accuracy, how accurately can you hold the tool and not overdo it??? Lee suggests only a partial pull of the cord. You have the same problem when doing the wrist twist method. Guess depends how A-R one is worrying about it. The cartridge "wobbles" somewhat in the holder after using it for > 200 cases. So now I use it strictly for chamfer/deburr operations. As far as the case trimmer, I had to trim the pilot rod so as to get the thing to trim to spec length for my .308 . I suppose the other calibers are off too, have to check them. (I have since bought an RCBS Trim Pro w/ drill attmnt. More accurate for trimming, faster for bulk, and easier on the hand! Still use Lee to chamfer and deburr. Would use the Lee to trim if only have a couple of cases.) | |||
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I've only been reloading about 2 months but I like mine, I also have the Lee case trimmers which are sized for each cartridge, makes it real easy to check for case length. | |||
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I'm an oddball. I consider my drill press as important as my Rockchucker. Trimmed many a thousand cases with the Lee hand trimmer chucked into the drill press. Neck turning takes a Forster trimmer chucked into the drill press. Reaming, the old drill press. Roll crimping slugs is a drill press job. Shortening cases os the drill press with a homemade gizzie. I paid just under $100 bucks for my bench model and don't see how anyone reloads without one. | |||
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<Makalu> |
Well, I have one; I still have it but after some hindered of round the spring system did brake. I repaired it, it worked again 500 rounds now it is enough I don�t like any more. I now use an electric screwdriver. The idea is good the workmanship is worse than Chinese made. Makalu | ||
<Maj Dad> |
Bill, like some of the other guys I like the Lee trimmer chucked in a drill (corded or cordless) - it's relatively quick, simple, and you don't have to worry about setting the cutting length like on the adjustable ones (I have a new Lyman trimmer with all the bells/whistles back in its box on a shelf after getting inconsistent trim lengths - admittedly operator influenced, but that's the whole idea: idiot/operator-proof is best!) | ||
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All goes well enough until the springy thingy becomes detached and fixing it is a bit like stuffing spaghetti up a wild tom cats ass. | |||
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