Henderson Trimmer

[jimmymac]

I really want one of these...at least I think I do. Seems I'm always trimming PPC and BR cases to make them just so even though they don't grow much. Looking to make a good decision since this is a big ticket item for me. Who has the scoop on the good, the bad, and the ugly?

I think I have trimmer envy.

 

[J.d. Popkes]

Do it. Do it now. You’re going to wonder why you didn’t do it sooner. The shaving catcher tray thingy they sell to me is less than desirable so I made my own.

Do it

 

[F Class John]

Maybe these will help and yes I paid full price for it.
Henderson vs. Giraud Rifle Power Brass Trimmer Review

Henderson Precision Gen 3 Powered Case Trimmer consistency

Henderson Precision Gen 3 Powered Case Trimmer review

 

[The boogalorian]

They are awesome. Big fan here. I can do 100 cases in 15 minutes or less and do 3-400 nonstop. No more finger fatigue. Built a stand for it myself, doubles as a caddy for all the attachments.

 

[jimmymac]

Thanks gents. Is there any additional brass prep I need to do prior to trimming? I typically trim after sizing with my bushing die.

 

[F Class John]

I should also note that while not everybody might want to do it I actually removed my pilot and now have a diamond coated brush in there, so it brushes my necks and trims at the same time.

 

[jimmymac]

You have a picture of that John? Thanks.

 

[A j shooter]

Have you tried the Giraud trimmer . I see most are using them at matches.

 

[jimmymac]

Have you tried the Giraud trimmer . I see most are using them at matches.

I have not tried one. I’ve been considering it also. I have watched guys using those at the range. I like the idea of indexing off the case head more than the shoulder, but…

 

[Tim Singleton]

I don’t have any experience with the Henderson. But do with others that have a pilot in the neck
they bugger the inside of the neck up. A brush or something like John mentioned would be a must for me

 

[jimmymac]

I don’t have any experience with the Henderson. But do with others that have a pilot in the neck
they bugger the inside of the neck up. A brush or something like John mentioned would be a must for me

Thanks Tim,

When watching videos, that was a concern for me as well. Appreciate your input considering what we are trying to do.

 

[Tim Singleton]

Thanks Tim,

When watching videos, that was a concern for me as well. Appreciate your input considering what we are trying to do.

does the Giraurd work with a pilot in the neck or no

 

[stavey]

I couldn’t stand the pilot marring up the insides of the necks. I did play with the brush idea. Problem was it was almost impossible to keep the case perfectly centered. I believe this is due to the way the collet grabs the case. Tried polishing the pilot etc….Drove me crazy. Sold it and kept the giraud.

 

[stavey]

does the Giraurd work with a pilot in the neck or no

No pilot with the giraud and it indexes off the shoulder.

 

[Tim Singleton]

I tried polishing the pilots didn’t ever get it good enough

 

[jimmymac]

does the Giraurd work with a pilot in the neck or no

I do not believe it does. I was hoping you may know! Maybe a Giraud user will chime in. I'm just getting tired of trimming my cases with my Wilson, then chamfer, then de-burr. I use the power option, but man it sure takes time. The end results have been spectacular, but I'd really like to speed up or eliminate some of the tedious, time consuming aspects of reloading.

 

[jimmymac]

No pilot with the giraud and it indexes off the shoulder.

Thank you sir.

 

[A j shooter]

does the Giraurd work with a pilot in the neck or no

No pilot. Works off the shoulder only.
I seen Bart use one this past weekend and it’s nice.

 

[Tim Singleton]

No pilot with the giraud and it indexes off the shoulder.

Thats answer enough for me

 

[Lucky6547]

Pilot does not seem to affect my accuracy.
Love mine, the time I save over hand trimming, chamfering and deburring is well worth it. Used to spend about an hour a week on just 25 cases, now it’s a few minutes. If I count my time the way the government pays me, the Henderson paid for itself after just a few hundred cases.