The queen is not happy about me using her bowels, but it’s worth the time.

I am sure her bowels don't appreciate it either 🤣

Please DO NOT elaborate.

Beat me to it.

Those case mouths DO look nicely cleaned up, but I'll just stick to my case trimmer. I doubt I would have the queen's cooperation.

I’m hoping spell check did that, but it could have been the 4 Shiners.

If the ol lady sees this she's liable to give you two more.

The wife doesn’t like it when I use “her” bowls either… wait why do I call them her bowls she don’t cook, but still upsets her.

Why were any bowls brought into the mix?

I’m way behind the times on case trimming and mostly use a lee hand trimmer. I’ll sit on the couch with the family and trim/debur over a bowl.

That’s all well organized in the shop. I happened to be working at the kitchen table and didn’t want to go back out there for a loading block. Hence the bowl. She also didn’t like all the little brass shavings on her table.

How far is the walk to shop, a quarter mile?

Bout 60 yards. The wife was rattling on and the bowl was already on the table. It worked out fine.

I agree with your wife.

And go ahead and buy a Giraud trimmer.

Cool chit ain't cheap. You'll thank me later.

^^^ he's right, I hated trimming brass until I got one. If I was shopping today I'd throw the Henderson in the mix too.

Maas...you had me rolling

Giraud hell, I just went from hand tools to an electric Hornady unit. I’m already living it up!!

Giraud, 50 pieces of brass, trimmed, chamfered, deburred, 4.5 minutes.

How long is it taking you?

Probably 3-4 times that long. Almost never have to do it though. Remember I’m not running a business just personal entertainment. I doubt I do 600 pieces a year.


Plus a piece every 5-6 seconds hardly leaves much time for inspection. Don’t forget I’m just just piddling over here. I’ve got time.

I got the Giraud first, just for my own ammo. But I shot my own ammo a whole lot of rounds per year.

Manual trimmer, hand held chamfer/debur tool, 50 brass took me 45 minutes. So, the Giraud trimmer sped up the task 10X.

Pricing Information
Complete trimmer in one cartridge size $554.50
Case holder $41
Blank case holder $27
Cutter head with blade $51
Cutting blade only (fits Giraud and Gracey) $33
50BMG case holder and cutter head assembly $92
Meplat trimmer cutting head $51
220V 50Hz motor, switch, power cord upgrade for $125
non-North American users.
Locking Die Ring, Aluminum $6

That does sound mighty appealing!

Ranks right up there with sliced bread!!