Frankford Arsenal Universal Precision Case Trimmer with HSS Construction, Drill Press or Hand Drill Functionality and Storage Case for Reloading

Sharpening the blunt cutter and using cheap soft steel will not work. The sum total of the time required to cut each 223 case is over 20 seconds. Unfortunately, this cutter cannot be replaced. A carbide cutter from RCBS is a good alternative. There is a problem with the roller bearings, which are loose on the shaft, allowing brass shavings in. A result of this is that the cutting device feels gummy and rattles when in use. The good news is that it can be resolved. The retaining ring needs to be removed, then the shaft needs to be removed. Cutters (lefty loosy) must be removed. Roller bearings can be removed by sliding them Once the bearings and the shaft have been cleaned thoroughly, liberally grease them Oil should not be used in place of grease. Come back together. A smooth turn has now been achieved. For the sake of keeping brass shavings out of the bearings, I recommend using upside down, like in a drill press. It was easy to consistently get +- even with a dull blade after cleaning the saw The number of cases across all cases is 10005. Although grease is applied to the shaft, cutting does not feel any different because of the play. By placing a finger on the bottom of the case, you can achieve the desired result. As you spin the case in your finger, friction will cause it to spin. your finger tighter to cut, and then let go of it if it has already been cut. When you press lightly on the case, it should spin. If it does not spin, then it has been completely cut. An additional $30 will be charged if you need a carbide cutter.

Cedric Figueroa

| Dec 02, 2020

I disagree, however. I want to start by saying that this is remarkably accurate and repeatable. As well, it's pretty quick and easy to set up. The following are the reasons why this isn't a 5 star product and is probably not worth it. 2) Everything is attached to the tools shaft, which is slightly crooked. There is some wobble in the sizing of your case. There are some glaring issues, but they are not troubling. FEW ADVANTAGES 1) The two If it's smooth, you will feel the cutting action, and when it's not you'll know what you want to trim. Can I now move forward with my case? I don't know what the problem with the bearings is. It is imperative to use Japanese sealed bearings - $30 - $40 There will be a total cost of $40. 1) The cutting bit is just about good enough. By the end of 500 rounds, the action gets boring and the case starts to chatter. Carbide cutters can be purchased at RCBC for $32, I will receive mine I hope that's what you are looking for.
All in all, plan on having $150 to invest in this. I think it would be a My intent is to return everything if there is a problem with the carbide cutter due to thread differences, and purchase a Dillon trimmer for the 750 instead. I will have a pain in my wallet, but I can expect to have pain free hands after using these tools.

Ocean Walter

| Apr 05, 2021

As I mentioned previously, this is my third cartridge trimmer purchase. This is what I use it for in my case. Usually, 300 AAC Blackout is stuff that I've cut out of the case. It is a 213-223 Rem or a 5 Rem. The NATO brass is 56 mm in diameter. My favorite feature of this unit is its ease of set up. You will want to choose the right washer for your caliber, the bushing that will keep the case snug, but easy to insert and remove, and then you can As advertised, however, adjusting the depth is not as simple as it should be. Moreover, once set, the results are affected by the amount of pressure used to attach the brass case to the tool. A range of results has been experienced by me There are 8 1000ths in it. Let's see how far I get. 360 degrees is the most often used term, but rarely is it actually achieved. There are always two versions of it, one that comes out too long and one that comes out too short. There is no consistent reason for these Long is not a problem for me. It is always possible to increase the trim, but it is impossible to gain an additional 2 A third of a thousandth is difficult. The only problem is that too little is just an inefficient use of the metal. It has been possible to reduce some cases to one in a few instances. It is 355". My intended target is far from the one I'm going to use, but I'll still plink with it. There is no doubt that repeatability is the primary goal of a "Precision Case Trimmer", and that's what I am having trouble with. Precision is not something to worry about. However, it is very fast, and it is very As a case trimmer, I have used the Hornady Cam Lock Case Trimmer, and I have used the World's Fastest Trimmer, which is caliber-specific. In terms of precision, Hornady definitely wins out, but it also takes quite a bit more effort to produce more impeccable Though I probably prefer the WFT case holder, I had some problems with the first one. This was solved by the manufacturer in a very positive fashion. As I waited for a resolution to my WFT issue, I decided to buy the Frankford Arsenal trimmer. But for the simple reason that it is so easy to This is a clear win for Frankford Arsenal. I can master the art of setting it and forgetting it if I can master The likelihood is not high. Once I do, I may trim all my cases on this device in the future.

Noel Rowland

| Jun 02, 2021

One of these was purchased as a multi-pack As an alternative to a WFT, we offer the following services. Getting it set up is easy, and you can adjust it if necessary on the fly. The 6mm ARC and the 6mm ARC have so far been trimmed. This one contains 308 characters. Despite my liking it, I have some issues with it. The biggest issue is even when the collet is snug and I'm careful, it cuts the mouth of the case In addition, the cutter is rough and will not produce smooth cuts. In order to fix this, I installed a rotary cutter and pilot fitted with RCBS. If this is useful, the case mouth will be square to the cutter and trim will be improved. Later today, I plan to try it out and update my review if necessary.

Molly Drake

| Feb 10, 2021

It was important to me that I Although I really, really wanted to like it, I couldn't. I, however, do not. The position of the bar was difficult to maintain and not at all stable. It is imperative that you use the correct hand pressure for every situation. By only a small amount of overpressure, it will blow out even undersized cases. If you want to insert it into the trimmer, you must pinch the case between your fingers. As long as you only do a few, it's not a big deal. As you work your way up to 100 cases, snipping becomes very difficult. If you are doing short cases, such as 300black, you will be dealing with multiple hand cramps. As soon as I had it, I threw it into the bad purchase bin and bought the Dillon RT1500.

Kaysen WESTON

| Sep 30, 2020

I used it for trimming the brass up to 308 and it worked just fine. I can attest to the fact that this is I don't think there is a problem as long as the heads are the same. My 223 cartridge has been run through it thousands of times already mixed with stamps. There were no adjustments on any of the different head stamps in any of the cases. If I were to buy this again, I would. There is no better deal than this one when it comes to price and accuracy. Setting up the stop ring is simple, just make sure it is set at the beginning. Frankford arsenal has been a great brand for me in the past, so I'm confident this will be just as good. You don't have to spend long cutting a large amount of brass if you're looking for a fast method. This makes it easy for me to work with my 17hornet.

Ivanna Contreras

| Jan 22, 2021