The TRIM-IT II mounts to any standard drill or drill press, making your case trimming faster and a whole lot easier. The adjustable 3-way cutter features a 3-sided carbide blade that allows you to trim, chamfer, and de-burr virtually any caliber of rifle or pistol brass. It features a built-in micrometer that allows for supremely accurate cut-length control and quick adjustability. The TRIM-IT II is not caliber specific, interchangeable dies are available but sold separately.
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Customer ratings for ACT COLEMAN .534" DIAMETER CALIBER DIE
Number of ratings: 4
From brownells.com: 4
Average rating: 4
Trim It II Case Trimmer(09/01/2016)
I got this case trimmer in the mail yesterday. This morning I began to assemble it with the .223/5.56 caliber die. Every thing went together fine and the construction was almost flawless. I began to install the caliber die and found that it was so tight that if I was able to install it, I would have difficulty removing it. I examined the area where the die is seated and found the area where the hex set screw had been drilled and tapped had never been smoothed and metal fragments were protruding into the die seating area. I cleaned the area up using a fine small file. The die was still much too tight. I used 600 grit wet or dry paper and went over the entire seating area and then got a nice fit and the die can be easily removed. I might note that it took very little sanding. I then trimmed about a half dozen .223 cases got perfect results. This trimmer is faster than my Redding 2400 but I did use the Redding it to get the case to the exact OAL to set the Trim It II. The trimmer saves extra tedious steps in processing cases. I can find no downside to this trimmer as yet. I am glad I made this purchase.
GREAT PRODUCT!(03/03/2016)
TRIM-IT II will change everything you know about trimming brass. It can trim, chamfer, and deburr virtually any rifle or pistol case. It have a built-in micrometer dial for supremely accurate and consistent cut-length control. You need a TRIM-IT II.
Good concept, poor tolerances.(13/04/2016)
Very sloppy thread on micrometer body leading to miss-alignment of body to cutter. A fixed body and micrometer adjuster on the cutter may have been a better solution.
Read the directions well and it works(19/05/2016)
For the Trimmer that I received in the mail, my only complaint was the highly torqued small allen head screws by the factory.
If you study the instructions well on how to adjust the cutting blade and watch how the micrometer changes the cutting depth when you adjust it significantly, it works great.
It is a precision instrument and not a toaster, so it takes some paying attention to get it set up right.
First, make sure your cases are re-sized the required tolerances for headspacing using a case gauge.
Getting the die adjusted "ball park" close to the recommended OAL for the trimmed cartridge, but not quite that short.
Second, getting the cutting blade adjusted so it makes a small but visible chamfer in the inside of the trimmed brass. It's a trial and error process to get it right.
Do a final adjustment to the micrometer to get your trim depth correct.
Once all the allen screws are confirmed torqued down properly (not too much), spool up the drill first, insert firmly, do a half twist, and pull out when the cutter stops cutting.
Product no.: 100017719 ACT COLEMAN .534" DIAMETER CALIBER DIE Mfr Part: CD534 The TRIM-IT II mounts to any standard drill or drill press, making your case trimming faster and a whole lot easier. The adjustable 3-way cutter features a 3-sided carbide blade that allows you to trim, chamfer, and de-burr virtually any caliber of rifle or pistol brass. It features a built-in micrometer that allows for supremely accurate cut-length control and quick adjustability. The TRIM-IT II is not caliber specific, interchangeable dies are available but sold separately.
Product no.: 100017720 ACT COLEMAN 6.5MM CREEDMOOR CALIBER DIE Mfr Part: CD65CR The TRIM-IT II mounts to any standard drill or drill press, making your case trimming faster and a whole lot easier. The adjustable 3-way cutter features a 3-sided carbide blade that allows you to trim, chamfer, and de-burr virtually any caliber of rifle or pistol brass. It features a built-in micrometer that allows for supremely accurate cut-length control and quick adjustability. The TRIM-IT II is not caliber specific, interchangeable dies are available but sold separately.
Product no.: 100017703 ACT COLEMAN 223 REMINGTON CALIBER DIE Mfr Part: CD223 The TRIM-IT II mounts to any standard drill or drill press, making your case trimming faster and a whole lot easier. The adjustable 3-way cutter features a 3-sided carbide blade that allows you to trim, chamfer, and de-burr virtually any caliber of rifle or pistol brass. It features a built-in micrometer that allows for supremely accurate cut-length control and quick adjustability. The TRIM-IT II is not caliber specific, interchangeable dies are available but sold separately.
Product no.: 100017700 ACT COLEMAN TRIM-IT II MICROMETER TRIMMER BODY & CUTTER Mfr Part: TIB2857600005207 The TRIM-IT II mounts to any standard drill or drill press, making your case trimming faster and a whole lot easier. The adjustable 3-way cutter features a 3-sided carbide blade that allows you to trim, chamfer, and de-burr virtually any caliber of rifle or pistol brass. It features a built-in micrometer that allows for supremely accurate cut-length control and quick adjustability. The TRIM-IT II is not caliber specific, interchangeable dies are available but sold separately.
The TRIM-IT II mounts to any standard drill or drill press, making your case trimming faster and a whole lot easier. The adjustable 3-way cutter features a 3-sided carbide blade that allows you to trim, chamfer, and de-burr virtually any caliber of rifle or pistol brass. It features a built-in micrometer that allows for supremely accurate cut-length control and quick adjustability. The TRIM-IT II is not caliber specific, interchangeable dies are available but sold separately.
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Customer ratings for ACT COLEMAN .534" DIAMETER CALIBER DIE
Number of ratings: 4
From brownells.com: 4
Average rating: 4
Trim It II Case Trimmer(09/01/2016)
I got this case trimmer in the mail yesterday. This morning I began to assemble it with the .223/5.56 caliber die. Every thing went together fine and the construction was almost flawless. I began to install the caliber die and found that it was so tight that if I was able to install it, I would have difficulty removing it. I examined the area where the die is seated and found the area where the hex set screw had been drilled and tapped had never been smoothed and metal fragments were protruding into the die seating area. I cleaned the area up using a fine small file. The die was still much too tight. I used 600 grit wet or dry paper and went over the entire seating area and then got a nice fit and the die can be easily removed. I might note that it took very little sanding. I then trimmed about a half dozen .223 cases got perfect results. This trimmer is faster than my Redding 2400 but I did use the Redding it to get the case to the exact OAL to set the Trim It II. The trimmer saves extra tedious steps in processing cases. I can find no downside to this trimmer as yet. I am glad I made this purchase.
GREAT PRODUCT!(03/03/2016)
TRIM-IT II will change everything you know about trimming brass. It can trim, chamfer, and deburr virtually any rifle or pistol case. It have a built-in micrometer dial for supremely accurate and consistent cut-length control. You need a TRIM-IT II.
Good concept, poor tolerances.(13/04/2016)
Very sloppy thread on micrometer body leading to miss-alignment of body to cutter. A fixed body and micrometer adjuster on the cutter may have been a better solution.
Read the directions well and it works(19/05/2016)
For the Trimmer that I received in the mail, my only complaint was the highly torqued small allen head screws by the factory.
If you study the instructions well on how to adjust the cutting blade and watch how the micrometer changes the cutting depth when you adjust it significantly, it works great.
It is a precision instrument and not a toaster, so it takes some paying attention to get it set up right.
First, make sure your cases are re-sized the required tolerances for headspacing using a case gauge.
Getting the die adjusted "ball park" close to the recommended OAL for the trimmed cartridge, but not quite that short.
Second, getting the cutting blade adjusted so it makes a small but visible chamfer in the inside of the trimmed brass. It's a trial and error process to get it right.
Do a final adjustment to the micrometer to get your trim depth correct.
Once all the allen screws are confirmed torqued down properly (not too much), spool up the drill first, insert firmly, do a half twist, and pull out when the cutter stops cutting.