Comments on: Gear Review: ‘World’s Finest Trimmer’ from Little Crow Gunworks

By: Guy

Guy — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 22:24:52 +0000

The case`s if sized or fire formed are all the same length to the datum to base. So sizing off the datum line works well. The Foster with the carbide 3 in 1 cutter does a great job. I have both trimmers, since the Foster does all three operations Id say overall its at least just as fast.

By: Art

Art — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 14:57:28 +0000

When trimming for consistency and precision in length, always index off the bottom of the case, with the primer removed.

By: mikee

mikee — Sun, 17 Feb 2013 05:44:57 +0000

But is it as good as the Forster inside and outside case trimmer?

By: Guy

Guy — Sun, 17 Feb 2013 01:51:46 +0000

I call it the poor mans Gracey. Its fast and works well. You dont want to push the case in to hard or it will try to rip it from your fingers. Need to wear eye protection too as the fine brass shavings can really fly. If it chamfered and deburred it would really be a big time saver. That said I have one in .223 and it cuts a square neck and very consistent overall case length. Would recommend.

By: Killshot

Killshot — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 23:43:56 +0000

Or get the same style trimmer (indexes on shoulder datum) from Possum Hollow for half the cost…

Got a one-off Wildcat that isn’t stocked? Send him a sized case and he’ll make one for you.

By: SodHogger

SodHogger — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 17:05:31 +0000

Nice idea, I’ll stick to my Lee trimmer. It’s still caliber-specific, but I do have the option of modifying the mandrel (ex, I used a 7.62×39 mandrel to make suitable for 6PPC, turned the diameter down, and trimmed .010″ off the end).

By: Monte Milanuk

Monte Milanuk — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 15:54:12 +0000

Donovan,

It’s the same system as the Gracey & Giraud bench-mounted trimmers have used for years – just hand-held. The consistency of trim length is as good as the consistency of the sizing of the cases. If the headspace varies a little, the case trim length will vary correpsondingly… but still pretty dang close. Not *quite* as precise as a Wilson trimmer, but ‘close enough’ that I use my Giraud whenever possible. This might be a good option for someone starting out and not wanting to spend the $$$ on a bench-mounted trimmer, or who wants to trim one caliber in particular in bulk.

Monte

By: Donovan Moran

Donovan Moran — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 14:22:19 +0000

Looks like a nice trimmer for fast work!!!

When indexing off the shoulder instead of the bass, you will get inconsistent lengths.

By: heavies

heavies — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 11:05:19 +0000

Neat little tool, great price point, and a time saver for sure. I wish it did an inside and outside chamfer at the same time as trimming, I would have got one, but, for now, I’ll just stick to my current system.