Forster Original Case Trimmer Kit

Product #: 614276
| Manufacturer #: CTK100
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The Forster Original Case Trimmer works with any cartridge from 17 to 458 caliber with a trim length no greater than 2.94" and is a perfect choice for the novice or experienced reloader looking to precisely trim down brass cases to their original length. During trimming, the case is held securely in place with an accurate Brown and Sharpe type steel collet, and the pilot keeps the neck stable.

This kit includes three collets #1, #2 and #3 that will fit most rifle cases from 17 Remington to 375 H&H Magnum and most handgun cases from 38 Special to 45 Colt (Long Colt). Also includes 22, 24, 25, 27, 28 and 30 caliber pilots. Additional collets and pilots are sold separately. Made from aluminum alloy and steel.

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Overall Rating:
4.9 out of 5
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5 stars
Adam Stockton of Jacksonville, TX
Date posted: 10/21/2005
Excellent product! Beats Redding's by miles. Very tight tolerances, quick set-up, and outstanding quality. The fine adjustment consists of an allen screw that rides on a hardened bearing surface, so it's very easy to adjust. A pleasure to use.
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Greg Doherty of Framingham, MA
Date posted: 1/4/2006
This is a great product, but I highly recommend removing the crank handle and buying a flexible shaft so you can use a drill or electric screw-driver to do the work for you. It made the job much faster and more consistent.
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Lynn botsford of Springville, NY
Date posted: 7/15/2006
I use this tool primarily on my 220 Swift with a match chamber. It helps produce VERY accurate rounds! Also use it on .25-06 with fantastic results... I highly recommend this tool!
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phill ecker of beale afb, ca
Date posted: 9/18/2005
nice trimmer, once you get it set up trimming cases is a breeze. very uniform too.
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Anthony Longo of Wilmington, DE
Date posted: 3/4/2002
I purchased this wonderful tool in 1968. I am still in love with its quality.
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Raleigh Bates of Huntsville, AL
Date posted: 11/12/2003
I have used this trimmer since 1965 trimming 1000s of cases and now have another. I had the first cutter blades sharpened at a nominal cost last year with excellent service from Forster. A great tool!
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Justin Johnson of Phoenix, AZ
Date posted: 11/25/2004
Very nice and simple product. I noticed that upon receipt, some fasteners weren't torqued to where they should be. I suggest tightening all fasters prior to use, including the two common-head bolts which hold the case holder and cutter shaft onto the platform. Otherwise, the product is very nice.
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Doug Wennick of Huntingdon, PA
Date posted: 7/8/2007
I just made the change from Lyman to this wonderful tool. It is very easy to use and set up. It gives much more uniform results than any of my previous trimmers. This one is a winner.
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John Blanton of Dallas, TX
Date posted: 5/12/2008
Excellent product. Note that you have to order pilots and trimmer shaft to do 17 and 20 caliber brass.
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Curtis Hand of Mc gregor, TX
Date posted: 11/7/2008
Bought this after another major brand trimmer broke after 60 days of use. This is a quality trimmer. The workmanship is top notch, tolerances are fine and is noticeably made superior than other manual trimmers. The cutting head is so sharp it is like a hot knife cutting butter, even on military .223 brass. Consequently the deburring and chaffering time is reduced significantly due to the clean, sharp and precise cut. It's nice to receive a quality product. The "kit" is a good deal because it comes with 3 pilots and collets.
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Charles Domer of Muscatine, IA
Date posted: 3/2/2007
Best trimmer I have owned. Holds case firmly, unlike the RCBS Trim Pro. Ordered a special collet from Forster directly for the 5.7x28 cartridge and it works fantastic also.
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xyz xyz of Mauston, WI
Date posted: 10/3/2006
I wanted to replace my RCBS Trim Pro because the cases would wobble in the shell holder and thus not cut the case mouths square. I decided to give the Forster a try and have not regretted it. This trimmer works very well and the price is reasonable. I am completely satisfied with it and I am quite picky. If you are not used to using a collet type trimmer, be sure to have the case all the way in the collet. the cutter is very sharp and a case that is out too far will be unuseably short in a couple quick turns.
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c. stafford of fortville, In
Date posted: 12/26/2006
Very nice trimmer, well built and produces square case necks. Buy it, you wont regret it!
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Emris Graham of Birmingham, al
Date posted: 2/11/2007
Super product but make sure you buy 4 good stainless screws to secure it to your bench, instead of using the ones provided. I broke 2 off before I realized this.
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Richard Persing of Elysburg, PA
Date posted: 2/12/2002
I have been using this case trimmer for about 20 years and never had to replace anything, it works great.
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