Has anyone tried the Derraco Engineering Ugly SRT trimmer? Their PCPS primer is fantastic, thinking about giving the trimmer a try but can’t find much about it.
Derraco Engineering Ugly SRT Trimmer
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Oklahoma Jim
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I've used one. I have collets for several calibers and they're easy to change. I chuck it up in my drill press and get very consistent results. It works better for me than the WFT.
That’s what I want to hear! I have a ton of 223 brass to process and just the thought of doing it on my Lyman trimmer makes my hand cramp up, even with the drill attachment. The drill press-ability is very appealing. Based on the level of engineering with the PCPS, I can’t imagine the SRT would be bad. And for ~$60, it’s worth a shot. Still, wanted to get some feedback on it first if possible. Thanks for yours!
is this what we are talking about?
SRT Shoulder Referenced Brass Case Trimmer (GEN 2) Drill Type Trimmer – Ugly Reloading USA
www.uglyreloadingusa.com
Yes, that is itis this what we are talking about?
SRT Shoulder Referenced Brass Case Trimmer (GEN 2) Drill Type Trimmer – Ugly Reloading USA
I have 1500 or so once fired .308 military brass in LC & FC headstamps to process. After having run an equal amount thru a RCBS hand trimmer in the past months, the old hands aren't up to the task. So I placed an order for the SRT case trimmer that will be put in a small lathe to trim the newest brass. Thanks for the reports on this piece of equipment.
Over the past 2.5 months I’ve put ~1,000 pieces of 223 brass through mine and love it. I have it set up in a drill press. It takes a few times to get a feel for it, but I haven’t found a trimmer that doesn’t. Only issue I had was when some brass shavings got clumped and stuck inside the neck of the collet and scored a few case necks, or at least that’s what I suspect the issue was. Now I just make sure to clean it out every so often and haven’t had any issues. At some point I’ll get a carbide cutter for it, but am holding off until this one wears out since the carbide cutter costs more than the unit.
Overall I don’t think you can beat it for the price point. Highly recommend!
Dan-Schenk
Gold $$ Contributor
I’ve used it for about 1500 pieces on my 7prcw. Works great, super reliable and even.
Cfshooter
Silver $$ Contributor
a little info-
smoooth
Gold $$ Contributor
Then get a Forster 3-in-1 or a Henderson 3-in-1 cutting head and mount either in a lathe, mill, or drill press - absolutely AMAZING!!
I can handle the deburring & chamfering, it's turning that little handle on the RCBS trimmer 30+ times for each case & the pressure that it requires to press the cutter into the casemouth.
Save your money, buy this 1 instead, https://giraudtool.com/giraud-tri-way-trimmer.html I have both of these trimmers, the Giraud is a superior trimer, IMO, by the time you spend the extra for the 3 way cutter head, you should have just bought the Giraud to begin with! JMO
Thanks for that bit of information, I was not aware of the giraud trimmer & its pricing.
Oklahoma Jim
Silver $$ Contributor
How do you control trim length with the Forster tool in a drill press?
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