#3291776 - 01/21/22 05:18 AM
Re: Trimming cases......
[Re: DAA]
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Die Hard Member III
Registered: 10/19/03
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Loc: Western NC
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^^^^ I haven't trimmed any in a long time... Most of my rifles and brass, the cases will be worn out before ever needing trimmed.
- DAA This is true. If I buy once fired brass, then I generally will trim the cases after FL sizing. Lots of times if I check the OAL they don't need trimmed.
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#3291794 - 01/21/22 10:49 AM
Re: Trimming cases......
[Re: pyscodog]
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Die Hard Member II
Registered: 01/09/04
Posts: 1207
Loc: California
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I use WFT trimmers.
Except for the 4000 223 cases I just sent to my friend to size them on his progressive.
Going to cost me a lunch though.
Edited by hylander (01/21/22 10:50 AM)
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#3291807 - 01/21/22 12:42 PM
Re: Trimming cases......
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Registered: 08/27/09
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Loc: West
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^^^^ I haven't trimmed any in a long time... Most of my rifles and brass, the cases will be worn out before ever needing trimmed.
- DAA This is true. If I buy once fired brass, then I generally will trim the cases after FL sizing. Lots of times if I check the OAL they don't need trimmed. It takes longer to measure each case and trim some of them, than it does to just trim ALL of them in a WFT.
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#3291812 - 01/21/22 01:15 PM
Re: Trimming cases......
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PM Junkie
Registered: 07/23/06
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^^^^ I haven't trimmed any in a long time... Most of my rifles and brass, the cases will be worn out before ever needing trimmed.
- DAA This is true. If I buy once fired brass, then I generally will trim the cases after FL sizing. Lots of times if I check the OAL they don't need trimmed. It takes longer to measure each case and trim some of them, than it does to just trim ALL of them in a WFT. Or with the Lee & cordless drill.  Regards, hm
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#3291814 - 01/21/22 01:25 PM
Re: Trimming cases......
[Re: DiRTY DOG]
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Registered: 04/23/01
Posts: 5402
Loc: Salt Lake City
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It takes longer to measure each case and trim some of them, than it does to just trim ALL of them in a WFT. I measure two or three out of fifty, once every four or five loadings, and don't trim any of them. Practically "ever". But there are rare exceptions - some of my .22BR brass actually did need to be trimmed after being loaded ~30 times. Vast majority develop loose primer pockets long, long before they would need trimming. For my rifles, brass and the way I load. - DAA
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#3291819 - 01/21/22 02:58 PM
Re: Trimming cases......
[Re: pyscodog]
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Registered: 01/31/14
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does the wft chamfer in and out when it trims? or is that a seperate step after the trim?
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#3291849 - 01/21/22 07:43 PM
Re: Trimming cases......
[Re: pyscodog]
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Registered: 04/17/17
Posts: 62
Loc: Minnesota, USA
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I have a Trim-It II case trimmer and a Frankford Arsenal Platinum Series Case Trim and Prep System. At home I will mainly use the Frankford Arsenal Trimmer. I thought about selling the Trim-It II but I still use it once in a while if I'm sitting there watching a movie or something on TV and feel motivated to process a little brass. They both work great.
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#3291856 - 01/21/22 08:24 PM
Re: Trimming cases......
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Registered: 12/07/11
Posts: 2608
Loc: Pacific NW
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does the wft chamfer in and out when it trims? or is that a seperate step after the trim? No, the Little Crow WFT trimmers only trim the neck and you have to chamfer after. The Giraud Tri-Way does all three at the same time.
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#3291865 - 01/22/22 01:23 AM
Re: Trimming cases......
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Registered: 01/31/14
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does the wft chamfer in and out when it trims? or is that a seperate step after the trim? No, the Little Crow WFT trimmers only trim the neck and you have to chamfer after. it takes longer to measure each case and trim some of them, than it does to just trim ALL of them in a WFT. if we are splitting hairs, i can prime, drop powder and seat bullet in the time it takes to trim, then chamfer in and out. maybe. either way, i dont really like the case prep bs and if there is part of it i dont need to do, i dont. [beeep], i dont even need my brass to look all pristine and shiny.
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#3291872 - 01/22/22 08:01 AM
Re: Trimming cases......
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Registered: 01/09/05
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Loc: AZ
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The Gracey set up also does all three operations at once. Using a Dillon 650 for sizing and the Gracey you can turn out a huge amount of brass on an afternoon.
For smaller batches I use a Forster lathe type with an adapter for a power screwdriver and the an RCBS deburring tool turned by a Mikita screw driver.
Greg
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#3291912 - 01/22/22 02:42 PM
Re: Trimming cases......
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Registered: 01/29/11
Posts: 1600
Loc: NNY
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This works great and fast. I trimmed 100 270wsm in 17 minutes the first time using. https://ads.midwayusa.com/product/1020728567?pid=258707
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#3291915 - 01/22/22 03:12 PM
Re: Trimming cases......
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Die Hard Member III
Registered: 12/22/13
Posts: 2407
Loc: so.mn
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If you are going to crimp, brass needs to be very uniform in length. Otherwise most rifles don't need minimum length brass.
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#3292029 - 01/23/22 04:25 PM
Re: Trimming cases......
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Die Hard Member III
Registered: 01/18/03
Posts: 2276
Loc: tx
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It takes longer to measure each case and trim some of them, than it does to just trim ALL of them in a WFT. I measure two or three out of fifty, once every four or five loadings, and don't trim any of them. Practically "ever". But there are rare exceptions - some of my .22BR brass actually did need to be trimmed after being loaded ~30 times. Vast majority develop loose primer pockets long, long before they would need trimming. For my rifles, brass and the way I load. - DAA 30 firings? Ummm dude more powder. That is a pu$$y load
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#3292063 - 01/23/22 08:46 PM
Re: Trimming cases......
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#3292096 - 01/24/22 01:14 AM
Re: Trimming cases......
[Re: pyscodog]
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Die Hard Member II
Registered: 01/09/04
Posts: 1207
Loc: California
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Just used my new WFT for 6.5 creed tonight. SOooooo fast All were trimmed within .001
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