Mike in Oregon
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Is anyone using the above setup? If so, what is you experience with it, and does it get the job done in a timely matter?
Frankfort Arsenal Platinum Series Case Trim and Prep Center
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RegionRat
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If you mean the Frankfort Arsenal machines, yes they work well.
I have gifted several to friends who were starting up with reloading.
I got one as a gift a long time ago. I have both a Giraud and a Henderson, so it sat for a long time, but then I gave it a run for some odd calibers where I didn't have the Giraud or Henderson with me.
For certain sized jobs, it is quick to set up and doesn't require case specific tools like a Giraud.
I ran that so much I wore out the original cutter, and I replaced it with a carbide copy and never looked back.
If you run a lot of a specific caliber or neck/shoulder design, then you want to consider the Giraud or Henderson types of machines. The 3-way cut means you are done. With the FA tool, you don't need design specific tooling, but you then still need to chamfer because it is a straight cut.
Still a very good tool for the money and very flexible in terms of being able to run just about anything.
I have gifted several to friends who were starting up with reloading.
I got one as a gift a long time ago. I have both a Giraud and a Henderson, so it sat for a long time, but then I gave it a run for some odd calibers where I didn't have the Giraud or Henderson with me.
For certain sized jobs, it is quick to set up and doesn't require case specific tools like a Giraud.
I ran that so much I wore out the original cutter, and I replaced it with a carbide copy and never looked back.
If you run a lot of a specific caliber or neck/shoulder design, then you want to consider the Giraud or Henderson types of machines. The 3-way cut means you are done. With the FA tool, you don't need design specific tooling, but you then still need to chamfer because it is a straight cut.
Still a very good tool for the money and very flexible in terms of being able to run just about anything.
Mike in Oregon
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Thank you for the quick rundown!
I love mine. Easy set up and case prepping is so much quicker. This is the only brand I have used but very satisfied.
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