Giraud or Henderson Power Trimmer

[Sniper338]

I have the Girard as well. Set up for a slew of cartridges. Its a bitch to get set up perfectly. But when its there its done. Thats why I do a cutter for every cartridge. Then I dont have to readjust anything.

 

[NF1E]

I have the Girard as well. Set up for a slew of cartridges. Its a bitch to get set up perfectly. But when its there its done. Thats why I do a cutter for every cartridge. Then I dont have to readjust anything.

I have done the same. Works like a champ.

 

[Nick50471]

I use a Gen3 Henderson for 204, 223, 243, 243AI, 6PPC, 6BR, 6CM, 6ARC, 6GT, 25SST, 6.5-284, 6.5CM, 308, 7PRC, 300PRC and 338LM

Inside neck marring can happing if you push neck bushing a little tight. That can easily be mitigated by either turning down the pilot or reducing the bushing.

I also replaced my pilot with a reamer. I now inside neck ream, trim, chamfer and deburr in one step.
This will true the inside of the neck, remove any doughnut and provides a great finish inside the neck.

 

[stavey]

I use a Gen3 Henderson for 204, 223, 243, 243AI, 6PPC, 6BR, 6CM, 6ARC, 6GT, 25SST, 6.5-284, 6.5CM, 308, 7PRC, 300PRC and 338LM

Inside neck marring can happing if you push neck bushing a little tight. That can easily be mitigated by either turning down the pilot or reducing the bushing.

I also replaced my pilot with a reamer. I now inside neck ream, trim, chamfer and deburr in one step.
This will true the inside of the neck, remove any doughnut and provides a great finish inside the neck.

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I’d be interested in a good shot of the inner neck and chamfer right after being reamed. I tried the Henderson and won’t be going back down that road. Just curious as to what that is doing to your inner necks and your chamfers. In the end, all that matters is that you’re happy. Glad it’s working for you.

 

[Nick50471]

6PPC

 

[dthomas]

I've had the Henderson for a few years and have no complaints. Haven't used the Girard but don't think it would be that nice on my arthritic hands.

 

[Fern]

Interesting information. For top of the line price I would expect not to have to come up with work arounds

 

[cdgaydos]

I have a G- Tri-way and really like it. It indexes off the shoulder so consistent should bump is helpful.
The only thing I did not like was holding onto the cases as they were trimmed... it was fast, but if one caught an edge, it was a bit of torque onto my fingers...

I got a Henderson, so that I would not be holding the cases anymore. More effort to load into the holder, but less "risk" to my fingers... and it indexes off of the base (I see no practical difference between both methods)... I was worried about the pilot matching the clearances of sized cases (being too tight or too loose) but have had no issues.

Both are very nice and personal preference would dictate which one likes more (and perhaps cost, especially considering multiple calibers...).

 

[stavey]

6PPC

Should’ve. Shown the ones in the video after reaming. I suspect they aren’t pretty. Either way. As long as you’re happy. That’s all that matters.

 

[Nick50471]

Should’ve. Shown the ones in the video after reaming. I suspect they aren’t pretty. Either way. As long as you’re happy. That’s all that matters.

That is a case after inside neck ream, trim, chamfer and deburr on the Henderson Gen3

 

[ptf18]

Well.... Have to apologize to Henderson Precision and correct my posting about their lack of Gen 1 support.
Per the e-mail I received from them a few months ago I was told that they no longer support the Gen 1. Didn't sit well with me and I believe I posted my "dismay" about the situation...

On a lark I sent them another email a couple days ago about the situation (my need for a .308 Gen 1 case holder) and their reply was to give them a call. I did today. Talked to a fellow there that informed me that they Do have a few parts for the Gen 1 machines..... a .308 case holder being one of them less the nut (similar to a sizing die/seating die nut)

I placed an order for it and should have it in a couple days.

Bottom line was that I probably should have CALLED them in the fist place and not just e-mailed them.

Lesson learned. So... an again an apology to Henderson and to my fellow forum members for sticking my foot in my mouth.

 

[muleystalker]

Yes, I will be loading for 17FB, 20VT, 20SCC, 20P and 223. Watching videos I saw that the Henderson might be a little better on the hands.

A lot better on the hands!!!