Trimmer was received as a gift and squirrelled away for several years. Now decided to put it to use and have run into a problem. I see no way to capture the collets. The Collet Holder Assembly has nothing in it to capture (thread into) the collet. The body of the collet holder below the threads is an empty tube. What am I missing here? Was holding on RCBS's customer service line for over an hour and gave up. HELP - Frustrated and Confused.
Problem w/ RCBS Case Trimmer 2
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Viper21773
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Is this the unit you have?
I'm not sure what you're talking about a collet.
https://www.rcbs.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-HuntShootAccessoriesSharedLibrary/default/dw6a8c892f/productPdfFiles/rcbsPdf/Trim-Pro-2-Case-Trimmer-Instructions.pdf
I'm not sure what you're talking about a collet.
https://www.rcbs.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-HuntShootAccessoriesSharedLibrary/default/dw6a8c892f/productPdfFiles/rcbsPdf/Trim-Pro-2-Case-Trimmer-Instructions.pdf
Viper - this is the trimmer I'm struggling with:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/RCBS-Rotar...842082?hash=item2d22a624e2:g:bRsAAOSw7RdgBcHX
I was hoping to find someone with this particular model who could tell me how the "T" handle part grabs the collet which in turn holds the base of the cartridge.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/RCBS-Rotar...842082?hash=item2d22a624e2:g:bRsAAOSw7RdgBcHX
I was hoping to find someone with this particular model who could tell me how the "T" handle part grabs the collet which in turn holds the base of the cartridge.
Pictures - we need them.
Yep. Pics of the collets also, including the back end of the collet.
Viper21773
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The collet (which should have threads in the end),should be inserted into the body of the trimmer, and the t-handle will then thread into the back of the collet. Insert the case into the collet and tighten t-handle to hold case.
About 4:30 into video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cIV3_s46BVA
About 4:30 into video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cIV3_s46BVA
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Viper - thanks for trying to help. That video show exactly how my trimmer is SUPPOSED to work. Problem is my "T" handle will not thread into the back of the collet to hold the cartridge. I actually suspect my trimmer was shipped with a part missing from the "T" handle assembly and until I can see or hear about how that part is constructed my problem will remain a problem.
Viper21773
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You're t-handle doesn't look like the one in this pic?
Was you're unit bought new?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/RCBS-Case-Trimmer-Includes-2-Collets-and-6-Pilots/265026515155?_trkparms=aid%3D1110006%26algo%3DHOMESPLICE.SIM%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20131231084308%26meid%3Dc4f30e31eec04caaaf42c329794d7ecc%26pid%3D100010%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D12%26sd%3D193854842082%26itm%3D265026515155%26pmt%3D0%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D2047675%26algv%3DDefaultOrganicWithAblationExplorer%26brand%3DRCBS&_trksid=p2047675.c100010.m2109
Was you're unit bought new?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/RCBS-Case-Trimmer-Includes-2-Collets-and-6-Pilots/265026515155?_trkparms=aid%3D1110006%26algo%3DHOMESPLICE.SIM%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20131231084308%26meid%3Dc4f30e31eec04caaaf42c329794d7ecc%26pid%3D100010%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D12%26sd%3D193854842082%26itm%3D265026515155%26pmt%3D0%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D2047675%26algv%3DDefaultOrganicWithAblationExplorer%26brand%3DRCBS&_trksid=p2047675.c100010.m2109
That "T" handle was for an earlier version marketed as RCBS Rotary Case Trimmer. Mine is RCBS Rotary Case Trimmer 2 and yes the handle is different. That earlier handle had a threaded part as you can see that engaged the collet to tighten it around the cartridge head. Mine has no such thread to pull the collet to capture the cartridge which makes me suspect I have a bad part. As I mentioned in the initial post the trimmer was a gift but it looked to have never been used. If I can ever get in contact with RCBS surely they can set me straight. Thanks again for trying to help. Rick J.
Viper21773
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Wish you best of luck getting it sorted out.
paperwork351
no error code for stupid
I have the rcbs case trimmer 2. I remove the T-handle and slip the collet in the barrel. It takes a lot of force to crank it tight in the unit barrel housing. Oil the T-barrel thread might make it easier.
Screw the trim unit to the bench or accessory plate because of the amount of torque involved.
upgrade conversion
https://www.midsouthshooterssupply.com/search?SearchTerm=rcbs+shell+holder+conversion
needs separate case holders. A lot faster
Screw the trim unit to the bench or accessory plate because of the amount of torque involved.
upgrade conversion
https://www.midsouthshooterssupply.com/search?SearchTerm=rcbs+shell+holder+conversion
needs separate case holders. A lot faster
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So not exactly follow on this string but.. What type of primer(s) does the group suggest for a 223 AR reload? Same for powder, used with auto drum powder drop?
thanks
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