.204 case trimmer

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iancxx
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.204 case trimmer

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Hiya,can anyone point me in the direction of a case trimmer,Stuggling to find a one in the uk,So will have to order me a one from the USA,or any recomendations welcome,,well back to the golf,,,ian
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I got the forester original one a few weeks back. Excellent trimmer and well worth the money.

Steve.
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Hiya steve,,i was just reading your post,about your new pb,can you pm me the details of what you bought so ican get a one ordered up,I took 2 bunnies last weekend,only about 130 yds,if the weather eases of a bit in the morn ime of out,got a few reload,s to try out,bliddy rain and wind,tried her at the range last sunday,spot on at 100 yds,bit more spread at 200,so need to tighten my loads a bit,hope to find out in the morn,,catch you later,,ian
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I have had my original Forster trimmer for well over 40 years and still going strong. I did have to get a new cutter for it a few years ago. I am sure that there are several good ones out there but never felt the need to look for another one.
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Ian - I'm waiting on my Forster trimmer at the moment. Ordered it through Sinclair International from advice on this forum - everyone that has one praises them and they're well priced.
http://www.sinclairintl.com/.aspx/pid=3 ... se-trimmer
Don't forget to order a #1 collet and .20 cal pilot too.
I also ordered the sinclair chamber length gauge so I know how long the cases can stretch before I trim again.
http://www.sinclairintl.com/.aspx/pid=3 ... age-20-Cal

Good luck - and be careful - there are many toys on their site that are tempting to buy
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iancxx wrote:Hiya steve,,i was just reading your post,about your new pb,can you pm me the details of what you bought so ican get a one ordered up,I took 2 bunnies last weekend,only about 130 yds,if the weather eases of a bit in the morn ime of out,got a few reload,s to try out,bliddy rain and wind,tried her at the range last sunday,spot on at 100 yds,bit more spread at 200,so need to tighten my loads a bit,hope to find out in the morn,,catch you later,,ian

Hiya Ian , I bought a Forster original trimmer,a number one collet and a .20cal pilot.

I ordered it from tim Hammans, fantastic service next day delivery even here to the Isle of Man. :D

Work very well like other have also said.

ATB and any help just shout mate,

Steve.
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Hiya,looking on the sinclair site and i can not find the no1 collet,only no 5 to 8,price are ok there compared to uk,will drop them an e mail,to check the collet,,ian
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iancxx wrote:Hiya,looking on the sinclair site and i can not find the no1 collet,only no 5 to 8,price are ok there compared to uk,will drop them an e mail,to check the collet,,ian

Ian, give Tim Hannams a shout, best service I have had, good prices and next day delivery too, :)

http://www.timhannam.co.uk/


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Here is the case trimmer and the collet and pilots

http://www.forsterproducts.com/store.as ... atid=19938


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hiya steve,just looking at this one,this the one you have,,ian
http://www.opticswarehouse.co.uk/produc ... REPERATION
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iancxx wrote:hiya steve,just looking at this one,this the one you have,,ian
http://www.opticswarehouse.co.uk/produc ... REPERATION
Yes fella, that the one.

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Ian,

We stock the Forster original trimmer as well as the Redding 1400 trimmer. The forster original kit we carry has all the pilots and collets for the common cartridges, you would only need to add a #20 pilot (we have this in stock as well) for the 20 calibers and you would be all set. Here is a link to the webpage:
http://www.customreloadingtools.com/crt_062.htm

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Bugga
I wasn't aware you stocked them Brad. Should've checked 1st.
Looks like a good deal too
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for what it is worth. i purchased a rcbs electric case trimmer years ago.

http://www.rcbs.com
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hiya,sorted out,mate had a one going spare,its a Herter,same as a forster,just ordered up the collet and guide,,Thanks for the offer Brad,some nice gear on the site,but customs, and postage give us the hammer,,bliddy tax,Thank,s for the help Fella,s,,
Ian
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