FORSTER Original Case Trimmer: Trimming and Neck Turning

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Case trimming is a super-important part of the reloading process for bottleneck rifle cartridges. And for those concerned with maximum accuracy, neck turning is also an important capability and consideration. So what if you could buy one tool that would both trim cases AND turn case necks… Enter the Forster Original Case Trimmer, the subject of this video!
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@o2wow 4 жыл бұрын

I had one for years and recently picked up some old ones in auctions so I can leave them set for one caliber. I love the Forster Power Trimmer in my drill press with the Three Way Cutter, perfect for processing large numbers of .223 cases.

@tindoortailgator 4 жыл бұрын

Forster Original Case Trimmer is The Best - Have used for 20+ Years without Failure...

@jimmcclain2374 Жыл бұрын

I bought my Forster case trimmer when I first started reloading for my "new" 22-250 back in 1966. It's been a great tool and works flawlessly. Just checked the original box it came in and saw the price...$10.50 Love the '60's! (gasoline was .$0.25 cents a gallon too back then in the Muscle Car era).

@reloader-2001 4 жыл бұрын

I love mine. I'm the second generation using it, the trimmer is 45+ years old and still going strong.

@swnorcraft7971 4 жыл бұрын

I have a Forster Original trimmer that was owned by my wife's uncle for a long time before I got it. He used it just for case trimming. I used for same then found out about all the accessories available for it. I have the outside neck turner and the hollow pointer. Both work great and it trims cases better than every other "mini lathe" type trimmer I have used.

@ReelTimeCapt 4 жыл бұрын

I've started reloading 223 on my Lee Loadmaster and am enjoying your videos. I've reloaded 9mm on it for many years, but 223 is the 1st rifle cartridge I've done, so I will need a case trimmer. This looks like a decent one and I will start with a no frills setup. Thx

@ranger5309 2 жыл бұрын

I really like the way the shell casing is supported in the chuck! I think it’s better than the quick release lever type! I just got one off e-bay with the same type chuck ! RCBS ! I’m new and learning! Keep me in your prayers !

@Anon.Emouse 4 жыл бұрын

I have both a Forster and a Wilson Case trimmers. The Wilson is often considered as the creme de la creme of precision case trimmers and it is a fine tool.

@IHFarmer2007 4 жыл бұрын

I now use 2 of these each set up for specific calibers....love it! Also have a Frankford arsenal platinum power trimmer that I don't use any more as its so noisy and it uses a shoulder datum line to trim off of, which can cause trim length differences and affect accuracy, where as with the forester it is ACCUAL case length.

@geekay269 4 жыл бұрын

i have one for each calibre i reload for. absolutely love their products!

@Leonardokite 4 жыл бұрын

I have a Forster trimmer from 1982! It look exactly the same except for the graphics. Worked then and still now.

@DF-DefendFREEDOM 2 жыл бұрын

I find it refreshing to see manufacturers addressing not only case trimming but the finer point of case neck thickness trimming. A couple years ago I started loading 300 Blk Out and used converted cases from 5.56. Opps, quickly found the issue that different manufacturers case walls were not the same and a case would not fit into the chamber as the neck metal thickness was too thick. CASE STUCK…! I watched numerous videos and looked on line and was shocked that almost no one was talking about this issue. After research I finally found and bought a Hornady Neck Trimmer. Realizing the neck effects accuracy as well as fitting into the chamber. I began posting about this issue and behold, evidently someone was listening as you see this great video of the new features from FOSTER. Great Work to bring this forward by this channel and its brilliant creator. Bravo….

@medhist2006 4 жыл бұрын

Had one for neck trimming for about 40

@terrydepew1252 4 жыл бұрын

Bought my Forester 1976-77 when i started reloading with a Rock Chucker Jr. Started out loading .22 Hornet for a Contender then. Got all the accessories in a yellow blow moulded case except that 3 in one trimmer/chamfer tool you used and a power attachment. Must have came later. i was a machinist then and liked the precision this little lathe brought to my reloading bench. i still like it tho i doubt i will ever get a power attachment for it. Never have been in a hurry when reloading

@wrstew1272 3 жыл бұрын

Gavin- I have always only turned my collet lock around 1/4 turn, sufficient to remove and replace the case. Makes a real time difference. Everything from .17 Remington to.45/70, both overall length and neck turning on bottleneck cases, set up after a couple of times becomes quick. Going to get the optional extension for power feeding to save my arthritic wrist and fingers, otherwise some of the best money I have spent on reloading

@proudwhitesettler7746 4 жыл бұрын

I've had this tool for several decades. It has worked great, but is a bit slow. On the outside neck turning, I set it to just take off the high side of the neck instead of going for a cut all the way around. That way I don't get the neck too thin. They also make reamers for removing metal from the inside of the neck, which is useful for wildcatting where you neck a case down a couple of calibers. It is still better to make the final cuts with the outside neck turner because it brings the neck to a uniform thickness all around.

@patrickmorrissey2271 4 жыл бұрын

I've had that forever. Works great.

@dgarcia7388 3 жыл бұрын

I was given one of those trimmers from someone’s “junk” and I used it and like it. I never knew there was a neck turning kit for it though! I’ll have to look into that

@srt94 4 жыл бұрын

I inside neck ream my .303 British cases before outside neck turning. Replaced a Lyman trimmer with the Forster 10 years ago and never looked back.

@wintermachine

I have this case trimmer and the one for a drill press. I bought it new in the late 80s. It is a cool tool. I have the 3 in one trimmer it is great to be able to trim to length and chamfer and de-burr all in one step.