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Blue68f100
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Sound similar to the Dillon Case trimmer used on it's machines. Uses trim dies....??? Balance is critical when you start spinning things that fast. That is a full sized router so setting it up on a tool head is going to take a lot of space. I think it would be more suited for the smaller trim router, that not much larger than a Drimel. Not sure I want a 2 pound router on a tool head.
doubleh
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I am simply amazed at some of the gadgets people come up with. 2.25 hp to run a case trimmer. Really?
tightgroup tiger
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Yeah, I have to agree. The Bosch Colt has all the same features with maintaining 1hp which is plenty strong enough, at half the size of the 1617.
Still has soft start, and variable speed control. At the speeds these run at, I would think they will be throwing peach fuzz all over the shop.
Definitely need a good vacuum system on it.
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Alex G
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I run my brass through a prep cycle so toolhead space isn’t an issue. Also it’s variable speed, no one said it has to run screaming at 25000 RPM. Down on 8000 in the lower speed you could have a conversation next to it and not even raise your voice it’s that quiet. The shop-vac on the other hand….
See above reply. It’s variable speed, and designed to be capable of doing 223 to 300 BLK conversions at full speed. (Rivaling or out powering the Dillon RT-1500)
I’ve got several good shop vacs, and no one said I have to run it wide open on speed, I plan to run it at the lowest setting and it’s extremely quiet.
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At that point just use a jeweler's lathe and a parting tool. Faster and easier.
Its a brute, thats what it is. It was built to put on a Dillon 1050 and process 1000s of pieces an hour with an autodrive and never break a sweat. Keep in mind the Dillon RT 1500 wasnt around when they designed this.
I have a Bosch 1.25hp Colt and a Bosch 1617. The power difference between the 2 is significant for those that wonder why you would want that much power. They both pale in comparison to my Porter Cable 7518 in my router table though for straight power.
For a home gamer doing a few thousand pieces a year, the Dillon RT1500 is a better buy.
I have a Bosch 1.25hp Colt and a Bosch 1617. The power difference between the 2 is significant for those that wonder why you would want that much power. They both pale in comparison to my Porter Cable 7518 in my router table though for straight power.
For a home gamer doing a few thousand pieces a year, the Dillon RT1500 is a better buy.
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Alex G
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When I’m processing batches of brass, I’m doing several thousand in the span of a few days, so the quantity is there. Also I already have the 1617 router, so that’s not an added cost. Based on my numbers, I could have a complete 1617 trimming setup for around $250 out of pocket instead of the $500 or so for a Dillon RT-1500.
this isn’t a question of if I’m going to use the 1617, it’s a question of how to setup best and what people have used it think of it.
sevt_chevelle
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Have you search or posted your question on the Brian enos forum?
Brian was a Dillon dealer for years and a world class shooter, that fourm IS the Dillon related forum.
Brian was a Dillon dealer for years and a world class shooter, that fourm IS the Dillon related forum.
Id say go for it then man especially if you have the use case for it and you have the router. I have a buddy that processes brass and he has never said anything bad about it, but he runs a few RT1500s for doing 223, 308 and 300 BO.
I want a RT1500 as I only process 223 and 308 every other year. This happens to be my year off, but this fall I need to buy one as Ill have 15k to process next year between 223 and 308. But Im also in the market for a new press at the same time. Gonna be a pricey year!
bullseye308
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Don’t hate, but depending on the qty of brass to be trimmed and the time you need get it done...... have you seen this?
https://leeprecision.com/deluxe-power-quick-trim.html It trims, chamfers, and deburs all at the same time. I’m loving mine and it works very well, and my arthritic hands thank me. Just a thought.
https://leeprecision.com/deluxe-power-quick-trim.html It trims, chamfers, and deburs all at the same time. I’m loving mine and it works very well, and my arthritic hands thank me. Just a thought.
I think its a great option for a 100 here and there, kinda like my WFT. But for big batches its hard to beat a progressive press and an on press trimmer.
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