Preferred method of trimming brass in high volume?

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  • tallen702

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    Sep 3, 2012
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    Thanks! Just bought one!

    It's fast. At least as fast as the possum hollow ones without having to buy a different trimmer for each caliber. Once you get your COAL set, it stays put and you can just go, go, go. I tape down the trigger on my cordless drill, put it in a padded vise so I have two free hands, and crank out brass like nobody's business.
     

    teratos

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    Jan 22, 2009
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    It's fast. At least as fast as the possum hollow ones without having to buy a different trimmer for each caliber. Once you get your COAL set, it stays put and you can just go, go, go. I tape down the trigger on my cordless drill, put it in a padded vise so I have two free hands, and crank out brass like nobody's business.

    I have been using WFT trimmers, and need a couple more. This is cheaper than one of those!!
     

    Uncle Duke

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    Feb 2, 2013
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    I have been using WFT trimmers, and need a couple more. This is cheaper than one of those!!

    Just by way of mention, and without knowing what cartridges others are loading or considering loading....

    Little Crow also makes the WFT 2, which differs from the original WFT in that it utilizes inserts that can trim "families" of similar cartridges, rather than being single cartridge specific. As an example, a WFT 2, if purchased wisely with a .308 Winchester insert, will also trim 7mm-08, .260 Remington, and .243 Winchester, which are all derivatives of/similar enough to the .308 case. It will also handle .30-06.

    Be aware though that you need a 1/2 inch chucked drill to drive the WFT 2.
     

    cstone

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    Dec 12, 2018
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    Baltimore, MD
    I've had a Giraud for years. If I ever bought a Dillon 650/750 with a case feeder, I would get an RT 1500.

    The best setup I have ever used was a Dillon 1050 with a tool head setup just to prep .223 cases. Lube the cases in a one gallon zip lock bag, put them in the case feeder, turn on the case feeder, trimmer and vacuum. Start pulling the handle and I would roll through a five gallon bucket of brass in a few hours. More money = less time.
     

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