How do you trim brass?

[dieselgeek]

I've been using this WFT for quite a while, and I love it. Worth every penny .

[CJ]

Dillon auto trimmer for high volume, lyman power trimmer for low volume.

[Sleeper]

Pocket knife and just eye ball it.

[IHaveAMustang]

Could that device trim .223 down to .300 BLK?

[CJ]

Could that device trim .223 down to .300 BLK?

There's no good way to auto trim .300blk, it tears up anything you do it in. Trimming down 1/2" of brass is a bad idea no matter the application. The dillon auto trimmer will do it, but it will wear out the motor eventually. The best way to make .300blk is to use a jig in a bandsaw and cut 25 at a time, throw them in a bucket, and then trim to length. Also, you can use a mini-miter saw from harbor freight.

[IHaveAMustang]

There's no good way to auto trim .300blk, it tears up anything you do it in. Trimming down 1/2" of brass is a bad idea no matter the application. The dillon auto trimmer will do it, but it will wear out the motor eventually. The best way to make .300blk is to use a jig in a bandsaw and cut 25 at a time, throw them in a bucket, and then trim to length. Also, you can use a mini-miter saw from harbor freight.

Or buy them in 500 rnd packs from that guy who sells em for $105

...i'm lazy

[CJ]

Or buy them in 500 rnd packs from that guy who sells em for $105

...i'm lazy

Well, it all depends on how much you do and when the savings becomes enough motivation to do it yourself. With all the proper equipment I can trim 500 cases of .300blk in about 30 minutes, and the cost is around $25. So it makes sense if you do a lot of it. But if you only shoot 1000rds a year of .300blk then it's probably a lot easier just to buy brass.

[IHaveAMustang]

Well, it all depends on how much you do and when the savings becomes enough motivation to do it yourself. With all the proper equipment I can trim 500 cases of .300blk in about 30 minutes, and the cost is around $25. So it makes sense if you do a lot of it. But if you only shoot 1000rds a year of .300blk then it's probably a lot easier just to buy brass.

I'd be lucky to shoot 500 combined .40/.223/5.45/.300

[GSXRK5]

I use a Giraud Trimmer, and it's badass.

[Trick Pony]

I have a Forster trimmer with the power attachment to use a drill with it. It's nothing fancy but it does a good job and I'm pretty happy with it.