Case Prep Center .....for ~$100

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Nathan

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There are lots of these things available for ~$100. I would be willing to spend up to $150 at Cabelas because I have some Cabelas bucks, it done for $100. Which one do you suggest. I'm stuck on the Lyman for now, but not sure that is the right choice.

I would basically like to run cases through my sizing die, trim and finish up primer pockets, flash holes and in/out deburr on this tool. I would like it to clean up easily.

Mostly, I would like a tool that will help me go through buckets of 5.56, and ready them for use!
 
Cabela's has the Hornady 'kit' on sale at $84.99. Neither the Lyman or Hornady Case Prep kits come with an actual trimmer though. Assuming you don't have one. They're really just powered chamfer/deburring/primer cleaners. All the wee hand tools won't cost $85 together and you can have a Lyman trimmer. On sale at $74.99. (Geezuz. Didn't cost me anywhere near that kind of money in the early 80's. Cost me $20Cdn. for my trimmer.)
 
I have a Wilson case trimmer. I like it. I can't see not using it, except maybe if there was one of these that was real quick and would trim 5.56 brass.
 
I bought the Lyman, but am willing to return for something "better". Thoughts on the one from Frankfort Arsenal?
 
I have the Lyman and am very happy with it. It does everything except trim cases to length. I have a Possom Hollow case trimmer that goes in my cordless drill that I really like. I read that when trimming with the frankford arsenal that there is not enough of the case sticking out of the trimmer and it is hard to hold the case with your hand.
 
I have a rcbs, And like it for the smaller footprint on the bench.
It has 5 rotating heads and 2 fixed ones.

The diffrences between it and the lyman I have seen I think are size, accessories included,and a rim around the cutting area to contain brass.

The lyman has a rim, rcbs just a flat shelf under the tools.

I haven't had a problem with it, it gets a lot of use, and id buy another.
The rcbs is metal, with a rubber bottom, and has 2 holes to mount to the bench.
One of the shafts has flats cut on it so a wrench can be used to keep the shafts from turning while changing tools in it.

I don't have any hands on review or use with the lyman, just what I have seen.
 
I've been very happy with my Lyman. For case trimming in bulk though I picked up the Trim-It and the Motor for it. It's a sweet setup.
 
I have an RCBS that I would like to sell or trade. PM me if you are interested. I really want it to go to someone who will use it. I never did. Pretty sure I still have the box for it and it's in great shape.
 
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