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Dillon 1200 B Trimmer
Posted: Wed Jan 23, 2013 6:29 pm
by thatguy
I am starting to reload .223 and would like advice on case prep. I have a Dillon XL 650 and am looking at a 1200 B Trimmer, I want to reload quite a few rounds and don't want to start to small only to have to upgrade. Any thoughts or suggestions would be appreciated.
What I have now.
1. Dillon XL 650
2. Hornaday Magnum Sonic Cleaner
3. Lyman 2500 Turbo Polisher
I have loaded about 40K rounds of 9mm so far and feel fairly confident but the rifle brass requires quite a bit more prep.
Re: Dillon 1200 B Trimmer
Posted: Wed Jan 23, 2013 6:40 pm
by ddstuder
http://www.littlecrowgunworks.com/wft.html
Worlds FinestTrimmer. Just put it in your drill and go!
Much cheaper! Also much faster and removes the need for removing the rough burs left by trimming.
I was able to trim 1000 cases easily in one afternoon.
Re: Dillon 1200 B Trimmer
Posted: Wed Jan 23, 2013 7:54 pm
by LTUME1978
I will second what "ddstuder" said. I bought one of these based on the recommendation of someone else on the board and it works great!
Re: Dillon 1200 B Trimmer
Posted: Thu Jan 24, 2013 12:03 pm
by steve817
ddstuder wrote:http://www.littlecrowgunworks.com/wft.html
Worlds FinestTrimmer. Just put it in your drill and go!
Much cheaper! Also much faster and removes the need for removing the rough burs left by trimming.
I was able to trim 1000 cases easily in one afternoon.
I don't know much about these but it looks interesting. How do you know that you are trimming them to the proper length?
Re: Dillon 1200 B Trimmer
Posted: Thu Jan 24, 2013 10:20 pm
by LTUME1978
Measure the case with a caliper. Mine came from the manufacturer set to trim the case to the correct length. It is easy to adjust if you need to. There are a couple of set screws that lock the cutter in place. Just loosen the set screws and move the cutter. BTW, the cutter is an end mill. A replacement (if it is ever needed) can be obtained at any mill supply store.
Re: Dillon 1200 B Trimmer
Posted: Mon Apr 01, 2013 4:48 am
by dukalmighty
I've been looking at more expensive trimmers trying to decide which is the best for the money,I stumbled upon this thread and I just ordered one,I really love these forums where people offer tips and advice to further the sport
Re: Dillon 1200 B Trimmer
Posted: Mon Apr 01, 2013 8:02 am
by DocV
I have a WFT. It is a nice trimmer but is hand operated. For the volume of loading that the XL650 can do you might be disappointed with anything other than the 1200 B Trimmer.