Drill mounted case trimmers for .308

[bulletsmith]

I'm looking to graduate from a bench mount, crank style case trimmer, to something a little more automated. I have been searching for past threads on this topic, as well as the internet.

I think I have come down to either the WFT from Little Crow Gun Works, or the Giraud Tir Way Trimmer. Since the threads I find here are mostly older than a year or so, I figure I'd ask what the opinions are today. What experiences do you have with these two trimmers? Aside from cost, is there any real difference in performance?

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[red_zr24x4]

No experience with either of those, but, If the Tri-trimmer works as good as the regular Giraud it would be awesome.

 

[j706]

The Giraudis are a awesome trimmer. Just way to much money for what it is. I would see mine setting on my bench knowing I had 450.00 in it and it bugged the crap out of me. I sold it. While they are nice they are not 500.00 nice. I ended up with a Dillion and have been perfectly satisfied.

 

[Broom_jm]

I use the drill mounted universal 3-jaw chuck from Lee, along with their cartridge-specific case gauge trimmer pins. It is certainly cost-effective and works very well.

 

[red_zr24x4]

I use the drill mounted universal 3-jaw chuck from Lee, along with their cartridge-specific case gauge trimmer pins. It is certainly cost-effective and works very well.

I have used the Lee (not 3jaw, but the shell holder type) with success also, my only problem with them was after a 5 gallon bucket your fingers hurt and the trimmer pins seem to wear out. The part of the pin that goes through the flash hole would get chewed up.

 

[billybob44]

WFT For Me....

I have the Little Crow in .223 caliber+LOVE it..

I bought an additional carbide trimmer bit with the original purchase, but, after 10K cases trimmed, have not had to use it..

Heck, I think my drill will wear out before the WFT does..???..Bill.

 

[Sirshredalot]

Eztrimit.com : Have not tried these but theyre next on my list.

I have a WFT for .223 that I chuck in my dewalt and its is a breeze...it takes me longer to deprime than to trim...its clean too...no burrs or rough edges. Would definitely recommend these.

I also have the lee, and while it does a good job, it is not as "rigid" as the WFT and requires more of a "feel"....the inside neck reaming portion is a little floppy so I have to take my time. The hand crank one works better for me.

Hands down for the WFT...but Id like to try the EZ trim it too.

God bless
-Shred

 

[phylodog]

I had good luck with the Possum Hollow trimmer a few years back when I was rolling my own. https://www.possumhollowproducts.com/KWICK_CASE_TRIMMERS.html

 

[bulletsmith]

I had good luck with the Possum Hollow trimmer a few years back when I was rolling my own. https://www.possumhollowproducts.com/KWICK_CASE_TRIMMERS.html

I have their power adapter for the reaming tool. I didn't know they made a trimmer too.

The WFT is in my shopping cart, along with one of these too. I think I'm going to press Go.

 

[HuntMeister]

I use the drill mounted universal 3-jaw chuck from Lee, along with their cartridge-specific case gauge trimmer pins. It is certainly cost-effective and works very well.

This same setup has worked really well for me as well!

 

[mr.steve]

I chose the Little Crow WFT in 223. It's fast, accurate and brain dead simple. I've just started reloading 223 so I also did my research on trimmers. YMMV but, you get what you pay for.

 

[bulletsmith]

Thanks guys, I did order the WFT. I'll let you know my results.

 

[Sniper 79]

I have a WFT in .223 and 300BLK

Couldn't be happier with them. Giraud is nice but not worth the cash unless you plan on doing a ton of volume.

I set mine up in a garage sale drill press stand that I can turn the drill horizontally and lock the trigger on. Works great!

 

[jnims9]

I ordered a trim-it II it chamfers/deburs and cuts to length in one step. Similar to the Giraurd drill mounted tri-way trimmer, but you can chance calibers. similar to the wft 2
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