Versatile, Affordable, Compact Case Prep Trio Saves Time
Nobody likes to spend hours manually chamfering cases and cleaning primer pockets. There are simple hand tools that will perform these tasks, but the process is time-consuming and tedious after a couple dozen cases. To speed up case prep duties, you can get one of the large, powered case prep centers. These function well, but frankly we didn’t want to give up that much precious space on our reloading bench. One good solution is Hornady’s compact Case Prep Trio (item 050160). This triple-threat tool packs a lot of functionality in a small package.
This cleverly-designed powered tool has a small footprint, yet it can perform three tasks as well as much more expensive, tower-style case prep units. The Hornady Case Prep Trio is now $85.99 at Midsouth Shooters Supply. We’ve used this machine and it works well. The only negative is that you will get metal shavings on your bench (unlike some of the larger case prep centers). We’ve seen some guys put a small pan under the power head — then you can just dump the shavings out of the pan.
With three active stations, you can chamfer, deburr and clean primer pockets without having to change tools. The Case Prep Trio ships with inside chamfer, outside chamfer, and deburr tools. You can also use the machine with other optional 8/32 threaded accessories such as primer pocket reamers and case neck brushes. Conveniently, the Case Prep Trio has on-board storage for your tool-heads. User reviews have been very positive.
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Wish it utilized power screwdriver adapter fitting instead of 8-32 threading.
This is also one of Hornady’s promo tools where you get free bullets for your purchase – see http://www.hornady.com/promotions/get-loaded-2015
This is almost the same price as the Frankford Case Trimmer and Prep Center, which auto indexes the trim length of your brass. The Frankford is also designed and built much better than the Hornady.
http://www.amazon.com/Frankford-Arsenal-Platinum-Center-System/dp/B00HS7JEB4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1444660244&sr=8-1&keywords=frankford+case+trimmer
Editor’s Comment: The Made-in-USA Hornady has a much smaller footprint than the Made-offshore Frankford — that was one of the key points of the review. Almost the same price? The Hornady costs $91 compared to $147 for the Frankford, making the Frankford 60% more. As for being built better — that’s really a matter of opinion. The main criticism of the Frankford is in the case trimming, and if you don’t use that feature you have a much larger, bulkier machine (with a shorter warranty) that costs $56 more…
For ten dollars more id opt for the Giraud Tri-Way Trimmer and get trimming as well, all in one step.
Just a different combo – with the Giraud you get trimming (main feature) but no primer pocket tool, and you need to add power.
Primer pocket tool is extra. I see the Giraud as a much better value. Most everyone has a drill already.