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I've been using a Lee case trimmer to get started but I've been "lickin my chops" for a trimmer upgrade. I've looked at the usual; Lyman, Redding, RCBS, Forster, and etc. but the Hornady seems to have caught my eye. Some of the reviews I've been able to find state the folllowing:
It is solid! Does not flex or twist when using. Trims cases to exact length.
THIS PRODUCT IS VERY WELL MADE,ACCURATE,AND EASY TO SET UP AND USE. I RECOMMEND IT HIGHLY.
Regarding the Hornady Cam Lock Trimmer, I am thoroughly pleased. The time it takes to trim my "average" batch of brass has itself been trimmed by approximately seventy five percent. Once I become more proficient with the trimmer, I suspect that time will be reduced substantially. Case length trim accuracy has thus far been outstanding. The tool, mounted on my reloading bench, has a solid "feel" to it, and it turns very easily under a work load. If there was one thing I would change, it would be some of the wording in the set-up instructions. They were not bad, but could have been a little clearer. I certainly would not go back to my old trim method! Great product!
Excellent product, solid, well made, good fit & finish on base and intuitive, precise adjustments.
Nice trimmer, very solid with tight tolerances. I have to use a digital caliper to trim the first case, then tighten everything to trim the rest. I don't agree that it has a micrometer adjustment. I have to manually adjust it when changing calibers.
Hornady scored a grand slam with this trimmer. I've trimmed several thousand cases in several different calibers from rifle to pistol and through out it all it's been an absolute pleasure to use. The frame is a nice solid iron casting and all parts are well fitted with little to no slop. The cam is slick, quick and easy and holds the case good, tight and straight. This trimmer does require Hornady shellholders but given the quality and performance of this tool I consider it a small expense. At the rate I misplace tools I don't mind having extra shellholders anyway. Adjustments are easy and stay put until you change them. The adjustment collars use a positive friction fit and allow very precise adjustment without a set screw throwing the adjustment off when you tighten it (like my old trimmer). I see some have complained about the "micrometer" billing in the ad. Does it have little numbered hash marks like a micrometer? No. Does it allow easy and repeatable .001" adjustments? Yes, I do it all the time and it's not hard. As long as I can make fine adjustments easily and predictably I personally don't care if it does or doesn't have little marks and numbers. I've used scores of reloading tools over the last 20 years and every now and again I find a gem that I can't imagine doing without - this trimmer is one of them. It's a quality tool and highly recommended.
Much better than RCBS. Easy and fast to set up and use. The only thing is you have to get their shell holders.
This is a vast improvement over the more expensive Forster trimmer I had been using. the adjusting mechanism is secure, and will not flex if off axis pressure is applied to the handle -- a problem with the Forster unit. I would suggest lightly oiling both the cutter and cutter rod. Quite solid.
A sturdy and accurate product. Once adjusted for the proper case trim lenght, it's "good to go". Mine trims case mouths eevenly and without low or high edges. I would recommend this product over a redding trimmer.
Product performs as expected. Very sturdy and easy to handle. Like the higher profile than the other trimmers. Only draw back is having to purchase Hornady shell holders, this was not mentioned in the add, came as an extra expence. All my shell holders are Lee and do not fit the Hornady trimmer.
The hornady case trimmer is a big improvement over the Lee basic case trimmer. The amount of time trimming cases was reduced tremendously. Be sure to securely clamp the trimmer to your work platform.
And there were many others. As such, is there anyone in this group that uses or has used one and has any input? This group seems to have some great insight on what is out there.
Thanks
It is solid! Does not flex or twist when using. Trims cases to exact length.
THIS PRODUCT IS VERY WELL MADE,ACCURATE,AND EASY TO SET UP AND USE. I RECOMMEND IT HIGHLY.
Regarding the Hornady Cam Lock Trimmer, I am thoroughly pleased. The time it takes to trim my "average" batch of brass has itself been trimmed by approximately seventy five percent. Once I become more proficient with the trimmer, I suspect that time will be reduced substantially. Case length trim accuracy has thus far been outstanding. The tool, mounted on my reloading bench, has a solid "feel" to it, and it turns very easily under a work load. If there was one thing I would change, it would be some of the wording in the set-up instructions. They were not bad, but could have been a little clearer. I certainly would not go back to my old trim method! Great product!
Excellent product, solid, well made, good fit & finish on base and intuitive, precise adjustments.
Nice trimmer, very solid with tight tolerances. I have to use a digital caliper to trim the first case, then tighten everything to trim the rest. I don't agree that it has a micrometer adjustment. I have to manually adjust it when changing calibers.
Hornady scored a grand slam with this trimmer. I've trimmed several thousand cases in several different calibers from rifle to pistol and through out it all it's been an absolute pleasure to use. The frame is a nice solid iron casting and all parts are well fitted with little to no slop. The cam is slick, quick and easy and holds the case good, tight and straight. This trimmer does require Hornady shellholders but given the quality and performance of this tool I consider it a small expense. At the rate I misplace tools I don't mind having extra shellholders anyway. Adjustments are easy and stay put until you change them. The adjustment collars use a positive friction fit and allow very precise adjustment without a set screw throwing the adjustment off when you tighten it (like my old trimmer). I see some have complained about the "micrometer" billing in the ad. Does it have little numbered hash marks like a micrometer? No. Does it allow easy and repeatable .001" adjustments? Yes, I do it all the time and it's not hard. As long as I can make fine adjustments easily and predictably I personally don't care if it does or doesn't have little marks and numbers. I've used scores of reloading tools over the last 20 years and every now and again I find a gem that I can't imagine doing without - this trimmer is one of them. It's a quality tool and highly recommended.
Much better than RCBS. Easy and fast to set up and use. The only thing is you have to get their shell holders.
This is a vast improvement over the more expensive Forster trimmer I had been using. the adjusting mechanism is secure, and will not flex if off axis pressure is applied to the handle -- a problem with the Forster unit. I would suggest lightly oiling both the cutter and cutter rod. Quite solid.
A sturdy and accurate product. Once adjusted for the proper case trim lenght, it's "good to go". Mine trims case mouths eevenly and without low or high edges. I would recommend this product over a redding trimmer.
Product performs as expected. Very sturdy and easy to handle. Like the higher profile than the other trimmers. Only draw back is having to purchase Hornady shell holders, this was not mentioned in the add, came as an extra expence. All my shell holders are Lee and do not fit the Hornady trimmer.
The hornady case trimmer is a big improvement over the Lee basic case trimmer. The amount of time trimming cases was reduced tremendously. Be sure to securely clamp the trimmer to your work platform.
And there were many others. As such, is there anyone in this group that uses or has used one and has any input? This group seems to have some great insight on what is out there.
Thanks
