RCBS Trim Pro 2

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ninosdemente

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Cabelas is having a sale on this trimmer for $101.99 plus I have a $25 off if I spend $100. Looking into getting this one. I did look at videos online to see it in action. Nothing complicated. I do notice I would need to get a shell holders as I am wanting to load .30-06 (mainly), .380 and .223. It does come with the pilots. Is there anything else needed besides what I mentioned?

I also did see there is a converter for using it with a drill.

Are there any pros/cons with this item? Other than it being manual.

Thank you in advanced.
 
That's a great price. Check to see if RCBS has rebates going on, they often do.

It doesn't need shell holders, it has a universal holder.

If you upgrade to use the three way cutter head, I don't think pilots are necessary, but you will need 22 cal and 30 cal heads. That brings up the cost a fair bit.

If you have a drill with a 1/2" chuck, you can unscrew the handle and chuck the whole spindle, which works really well. No need for the adapter.

If you end up with it, check all the bolts to be sure they're tight, and often they aren't. If the bolts aren't tight, trim length can wander a bit. Mount it to a board for stability.
 
if you want to spend that kind of money on a trim only machine I would get a Wilson standard. w/o the micrometer they can be had for around $100, with the micrometer adjust $140. Case holders sell for 10 dollars or so. A power adapter is available for $20. Primer pocket reamers and case neck reamers are available for it also.

I bet I trimmed 10K cases on mine over the years, all manually cranked
 
I've been using the RCBS Trim Pro for 30 years now . It WILL last forever , if you have a problem RCBS will replace any part No Charge. I used the pilot on the 30 cal.mostly , I was getting a scratch on the inside of the case neck , called RCBS . They sent me a polished pilot & a new cutter . I said what will it cost , they said " Oh No " it has a lifetime guarantee . I said nothing lasts forever , he laughed an said the parts will be mailed No Charge.

Has all the parts you need to trim from 20 to 45 caliber , pilots & shell holders . You can't go wrong . the only trimmer you will ever buy. You will buy different dies & measuring tools . Trimmer works great , and a great company to back it up. Hope I Helped

Chris
 
I have had a Lyman Universal case trimmer for around 40 years. I ground off the handle and had the shop teacher turn down the shaft to a quarter inch so that it could be used with any variable drill motor. It definitely makes the job easier and quicker. This can be done with most hand crank trimmers.
 
Here is my now standardized response.


First, there is class of trimmer that is called off the shoulder (once you resize) - the others due to case variance below the shoulder are much inconsistent.

http://www.giraudtool.com/Tri Way Trimmer.htm

Off the shoulder works far better than anything else and is faster (consistent, within about .003 and that's I good enough for the best bench rest guys)

Setup right (see the end) they can be very fast as well (and still consistent top quality)

Gerard makes what they call the Tri Trimmer. It trims, chamfers and deburrs . I like this one best of all. Downside is its caliber specific and you have to get one for each caliber. I have two. I would have 3 but they do not make it in 7.5 Swiss. They do in your two calibers. Around $100 and worth every penny.


Trim it II: This is both better and worse than Gerard. It has inserts so you can get any caliber ( I did for the 7.5 Swiss). You can change it. But you have to adjust the blades for each change. So there is a futzing factor. It also chamfer and deburrs. I might of gone this way if I knew about it then as I have at least 600 cases and can do large batches. $130 roughly for the unit and one insert. Extra inserts are $20 or so.

WFT (Worlds Finest Trimmer): Couple of models, nice, no chamfer or deburrs. Still a good one. $80 or so as I recall.

Gerard Motorized: this is the primo one, it has fixed setup inserts, so you just change the pre setup and its all set to go. Base unit is like $450, inserts $30 or so as I recall.

If you do more than 3 calibers this is a good way to go from the start.

Last: I was using a hand drill to do my work and ran out of batteries one day.

So I grabbed the Milwaukee which is heavy half inch and awkward.

It struck me I could put it in the vice upside down, clamp it, and I would have an even better motorized setup as I did not have to use one hand for the drill, its almost as good as the Gerard unit.

I did so and it works primo, both hands for the cases, I can go through them like a factory machine.
 
Thank you all for your replies and suggestions. Really appreciate it.

RC20, do you mind providing a picture of your set up?

Here is a not so smart question, what is the mircrometer used for and when is it needed? After the trimming? Is it needed every time when reloading each case?
 
I am not setup to post pictures

If you PM me with your email I can send one direct.

Really nothing to it, I just turn the drill upside down and clamp it in my vice.

It has a latch on full speed, with that it runs itself and I have two hands to handle brass. Works wonders.

It does not have to be clamped hard, you could even put a towel around the drill.

The one I use is an old Wire drill Milwaukee, can't crush that one at all.
 
Nino---if your set on something from Cabela's and haven't bought yet Cabela's is having NRA Days Sept. 9 (today) and Sunday, Sept. 10 where if you join the NRA or extend your membership by one year (either one costs you $35) you get a $25 Cabela's gift card.

Disclaimer: Nobody I know uses the Giraud Trimmer but that setup described by RC20 and the Youtube videos of the Giraud sure look slick.

I'd bet a lot of folk that have succumbed to the AR fad and shoot just .223 but a lot of it could really justify the Giraud.

Oh and being Captain Obvious here for a moment if you put your electric drill in a vice with a towel make sure the towel is not obstructing or coving the air vents. You can probably figure out how I know this now.
 
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