First things first I am not a person who reloads their own ammunition, so I have no idea how this trimmer works. That is what I am asking, I saw in a post about case trimmers and reamers that this RCBS trimmer is the best one to have, so please explain to me how you set it up and use for any caliber??? I want to reload just havent bought myself a reloader system yet and I am leading towards RCBS because of this trimmer... Please explain it to me....
RCBS 3 WAY Trimmer
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TEXASforLIFE
SAINT
3-way trimmer trims, chamfers and reames
It's been so long since I adjusted mine I've honestly forgotten. Once it is adjusted there is no need to readjust it unless you have to replace the cutter assembly (the tool steel cutter doesn't last nearly as long as the carbide cutter so the carbide cutter is a worthwhile investment).
If you go to This Page, just before you hit the divider for "Features" there is a link entitled "Download Manual" that will download the instructions for setting it up. Everything you ever wanted to know.
It doesn't matter whose reloader you purchase as long as you get the RCBS Trim Pro case trimmer this device will fit it. Once the cases are trimmed they will work with any loader.
If you go to This Page, just before you hit the divider for "Features" there is a link entitled "Download Manual" that will download the instructions for setting it up. Everything you ever wanted to know.
It doesn't matter whose reloader you purchase as long as you get the RCBS Trim Pro case trimmer this device will fit it. Once the cases are trimmed they will work with any loader.
Phaser
Elite
I regret ever selling all of my reloading equipment years ago. Back then I acquired a Lee Turret press, RCBS dies, Lyman dies, RCBS case trimmer, RCBS scale, RCBS trickle charge, RCBS primer tool, RCBS lube pad, RCBS funnel, a kinetic bullet puller and other items to support the cause.
In those days you could walk into Walmart and purchase handgun ammo of choice. If you have never experienced that...unfortunately you never will...it ain't coming back.
Was keen on those progressive units breaking into the market at that time. Early 80's. I was content trickled charging ever round when loading .300 Win Mag. Always trusted the Nosler or Speer reloading manuals matching powder/bullet weight. The accuracy paid off. My .300 Win Mag could drive nails @ 100 yds. Straight wall .357 mag pistol cases once weighed throw and go. The hobby has gotten expensive and now bullet manufacturers have greatly improved on a multitude of ballistic variations to suit all situations.
In those days you could walk into Walmart and purchase handgun ammo of choice. If you have never experienced that...unfortunately you never will...it ain't coming back.
Was keen on those progressive units breaking into the market at that time. Early 80's. I was content trickled charging ever round when loading .300 Win Mag. Always trusted the Nosler or Speer reloading manuals matching powder/bullet weight. The accuracy paid off. My .300 Win Mag could drive nails @ 100 yds. Straight wall .357 mag pistol cases once weighed throw and go. The hobby has gotten expensive and now bullet manufacturers have greatly improved on a multitude of ballistic variations to suit all situations.
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I don't know if it was the same where you were years ago but back in the 60's and 70's we could walk into any hardware store (this was the days before Lowes and Home Depot and small family-owned hardware stores abounded) and buy all the common calibers of ammo, rifles, pistols, etc. Not many accessories like reloading supplies or slings, or other "Stuff" I have at least three rifles I bought at small hardware stores; a Remington 760 ADL in 30-06 with a Weaver V7-B scope, a Winchester Model 94 "Canadian Centennial Commemorative" in 30-30 caliber, and a Winchester model 9422M in 22 Magnum. All three were purchased between 1971 and 1974 and all three still have a prominent position in my gun safe today. Too many memories to sell them now.
I also reloaded 30-06 and 12 gauge shotgun, I also sold all my reloading gear at some point, and I also regretted selling it when I started reloading again about 10 years ago.
Phaser
Elite
I remember those days very well. One hardware store in particular had an old whiskey barrel in the middle of the narrow isle with old surplus mauser style rifles just placed every which way...no joke. Don't recall how they priced such poorly presented weapons although not something that had my interest at 14 yrs. old.
Yep, same here but it was a Montgomery-Ward store. They got a ton of Mauser rifles in and were selling them for $40 if I recall correctly. I bought one and still have it even though I doubt I could find ammo for it.
please explain chamfers???
I do remember buying handgun ammunition from Wally world but what I am curious about is that Wally world doesnt think that people could get killed with the ammunition they supply now for rifles or shotguns??? Just doesnt make sense to me selling one and not the other. Isnt most of the school killings with ar-15's and such not handguns???
TEXASforLIFE
SAINT
chamfering does the outside of the neck/mouth to remove sharp edges. it doesn't work like a neck turner.
jumpinjoe
Hellcat
The beauty of being a reloader, or just one of the beauties of being a reloader.
Actually chamfering is done to the inside of the case mouth to allow the bullet to enter without damaging the bullet. The outside of the case mouth is "Deburred" for the reasons you gave.
Yeah but I'm not sure I can find 0.284 diameter bullets (I guess so for the 7mm Rem Magnum) or brass.
But I agree. There are several reasons I reload.
TEXASforLIFE
SAINT
depends on which chamfering tool you have
jumpinjoe
Hellcat
I don't remember ever actually looking for .284 dia bullets since I don't have anything to shoot that caliber, but it sure seems like I've often seen them whenever I've been looking for .277 dia stuff for my .270 Win.
jumpinjoe
Hellcat
I'm pretty sure the word chamfering applies to both inside and outside the case mouth. It's just a different word for de-burring by beveling the edge. I've seen it written both ways in various books and manuals and it applies to both the reasons given. Kinda' like tomatoe-tomato/tomayto-tomahto I guess.
jumpinjoe
Hellcat
Both of the Wally-Worlds close to me not only dropped all handgun ammo, but anything related to so-called assault rifles as well. No .223/5.56, and no 7.62 NATO, but occasionally I'll see some 308.
Fair enough. It appears several guys agree with your comment so I'm certainly not going to argue with you.
The question does appear to come up often enough that it shows up when I do a Google search however, as you point out, there really is no definitive answer as to which method refers to which result. Here is a link to a typical page that I found: Click Here
Thanks for pointing this out. I've always gone under the thought that the chamfer was on the inside of the case mouth and the deburr was on the outside but I'll have to agree that it can be either way.
TEXASforLIFE
SAINT
with a 2-way tool it is when trimming cases, but there's more to it than just trimming. kinda like the use of caliber and cartridge. with a lot of online videos referring to a cartridge as a caliber makes me shut it off! why say, "300wm caliber", when it's the cartridge that denotes the caliber already...............Ron Spomer does that iirc along with several others. ai is even worse! then a 7-08 is a or should be called (although it actually is) a 308win 7mm caliber
. but i'm just as bad when referring to front end adjustments of caster and camber in reverse order. at least i tell them i don't remember which is which.