All-In-One Case Prep Centers

[TheBig1]

Does anyone use these for proficiency?

I've been looking at the Frankfort one and just saw that the Lyman is on sale for $95 at Cabela's.

Chad

 

[nmkid]

I've had the Lyman since they came out and haven't had any problems. It does what it's supposed to do. I read somewhere along the line that the Lyman is noisy. I don't think it is, however, the Lyman is the only one I have ever owned.

 

[Rsadams]

The lyman is not noisy at all I was shocked at how quiet it is. I just bought one becouse of the great reviews on it and some really bad ones on the rcbs one. Most people like them and I am looking forward to useing mine.. I also bought it on sale at cabelas for that price, cheapest I've seen them..
There a review on here and from what I remember they liked it also...

 

[DHuffman]

I have 2 of the layman's. They are quiet to me. They're good to go for normal case prep chores however I trashed one chambering cases after some serious trimming on 308 Palma to 6.5 Creedmoor conversions.

 

[BW64]

I've had the Lyman for a few years & no problems. Plus it comes with everything you need.


BW

 

[hogpatrol]

I have the RCBS and it functions as advertised. A little noisy at first but after I removed the base and lubed the moving parts it quieted down considerably. Have owned and used it for over five years and still functions as new.

 

[boltman13]

I have the Frankfort one and it does make noise but I do not need to wear hearing protection. I usually use a hand tool to clean primer pockets, however.

 

[MN50Shooter]

I've had the Frankford Arsenal for about a year now, and absolutely love it. I just wish I had a way to use it for my 50 BMG cases. I use it for all of my other bottle neck cases. Trims very consistent

 

[TheBig1]

Now if I'm correct, the Lyman doesn't trim as where the Frankfort does trim, is that correct that the Lyman doesn't trim?

 

[Milo 2.0]

Now if I'm correct, the Lyman doesn't trim as where the Frankfort does trim, is that correct that the Lyman doesn't trim?

You are correct. If I was buying an all in one, I'd look to RCBS. but you should get around some other guys equipment and formulate a long term plan before buying. I'm on my 2nd RCBS power trimmer and kick myself every time I fire it up for not buying a Giraud trimmer.

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/135727/rcbs-universal-case-prep-center-110-volt

 

[dickn52]

I use my Lyman almost every week. I do NOT find it any more noisy than a vibrator or tumbler. I run a tumbler for 2-3 hours at a time, and that I can get used to almost.