.300wm Posted July 24, 2013 Report Share Posted July 24, 2013 I bought a Lyman Accutrim about a year ago and have only used it twice, I got it out the other day and can now remember why I don't use it. It just will not trim straight or consistently, it trims at an angle no matter which way you locate the shell holder. I can honestly say that the Lee pilot case trimmer I have trim much better. Is there a knack to it or is it just a poor design? Regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotch_egg Posted July 24, 2013 Report Share Posted July 24, 2013 You are using a pilot on the cutter? Ill admit the first time I used my Forster trimmer in my haste I forgot it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Posted July 24, 2013 Report Share Posted July 24, 2013 How much of an angle does it trim at? And does it do it with just that caliber/shell holder? Or others? If it is consistent and pronounced over all calibers I'd guess your ram is milled crookedly.~Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.300wm Posted July 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2013 Hi, Yes I use the supplied pilots. It does it will all calibres and all shell holders. The angle is visible quite clearly with the naked eye and shows when measured with vernier callipers. I suppose I must have a poorly milled example! Are there any other trimmers you would recommend? regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Posted July 25, 2013 Report Share Posted July 25, 2013 Forster. Hands down. I use one and love it. I bought it originally for neck turning and neck reaming while doing some cartridge conversions. Found I was using it more and more for just trimming. I have LE Wilson and others, but the Forster is my favorite for versatility.~Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.300wm Posted July 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2013 Thanks, i'll have a look for one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Posted July 25, 2013 Report Share Posted July 25, 2013 Good luck.~Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcampbellsmith Posted July 25, 2013 Report Share Posted July 25, 2013 http://www.sinclairintl.com/reloading-equipment/case-preparation/case-trimming/case-trimmers/sinclair-stainless-ultimate-trimmer-platform-kit-prod54116.aspx?prcrange=80|399.99 Regards JCS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Posted July 25, 2013 Report Share Posted July 25, 2013 http://www.sinclairintl.com/reloading-equipment/case-preparation/case-trimming/case-trimmers/sinclair-stainless-ultimate-trimmer-platform-kit-prod54116.aspx?prcrange=80|399.99 Regards JCS I have one of these. It's nicely made but I don't use it much. If you load a number of different cartridges it can get pretty expensive feeding the need for the cartridge holders, and wild cats cartridges can be a real bother. I used to make cartridge holders for wildcats by running the chambering reamer into a piece of barrel blank stub turned to the proper diameter. If you buy a wilson/sinclair and have a wildcat built, go the extra $ and have a trim die made at the same time. It will save you some headaches.~Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcampbellsmith Posted July 25, 2013 Report Share Posted July 25, 2013 I have one of these. It's nicely made but I don't use it much. If you load a number of different cartridges it can get pretty expensive feeding the need for the cartridge holders, and wild cats cartridges can be a real bother. I used to make cartridge holders for wildcats by running the chambering reamer into a piece of barrel blank stub turned to the proper diameter. If you buy a wilson/sinclair and have a wildcat built, go the extra $ and have a trim die made at the same time. It will save you some headaches.~Andrew Andrew. Yes, you're spot on. My 243 Ackley looked attractive, but getting a bespoke die and and a case holder for the trimmer all added to the costs. Regards JCS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunner Posted August 6, 2013 Report Share Posted August 6, 2013 Andrew. Yes, you're spot on. My 243 Ackley looked attractive, but getting a bespoke die and and a case holder for the trimmer all added to the costs. Regards JCS third that i waited 4 months for 223ack case holder ! ggrrr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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