Best Brass Prep Station

JD338

JD338

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I am thinking about getting a brass prep station, specifically the Frankford Arsenal Reloading Tools Platinum Series Case Prep and Trim System 903156.
Anyone have one? I'm open to suggestions.
Thanks fellas.

JD338
 
JD338 said:
I am thinking about getting a brass prep station, specifically the Frankford Arsenal Reloading Tools Platinum Series Case Prep and Trim System 903156.
Anyone have one? I'm open to suggestions.
Thanks fellas.

JD338
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I love mine. Makes the process so much easier.
 
bdbrown66 said:
Natchez has a pretty good price on them.

Natchez

www.natchezss.com www.natchezss.com
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Optics Planet has a good sale too.
www.opticsplanet.com

Frankford Arsenal Reloading Tools Platinum Series Case Prep and Trim System 903156 Color: White, Condition: New, Fabric/Material: Brass, w/ Free S&H

Shop Frankford Arsenal Reloading Tools Platinum Series Case Prep and Trim System | 4.4 Star Rating on 48 Reviews for Frankford Arsenal Reloading Tools Platinum Series Case Prep and Trim System Best...
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JD338
 
JD338 said:
Optics Planet has a good sale too.
www.opticsplanet.com

Frankford Arsenal Reloading Tools Platinum Series Case Prep and Trim System 903156 Color: White, Condition: New, Fabric/Material: Brass, w/ Free S&H

Shop Frankford Arsenal Reloading Tools Platinum Series Case Prep and Trim System | 4.4 Star Rating on 48 Reviews for Frankford Arsenal Reloading Tools Platinum Series Case Prep and Trim System Best...
www.opticsplanet.com www.opticsplanet.com

JD338
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That is a good price.

FWIW, there is a guy out in Colorado who makes adapters to trim straight-wall brass in the FA trimmer.
 
From someone who has spent a lifetime working with his hands and having both wrist surgically repaired I can say the Frankford Arsenal prep station works great.
 
JD338 said:
I am thinking about getting a brass prep station, specifically the Frankford Arsenal Reloading Tools Platinum Series Case Prep and Trim System 903156.
Anyone have one? I'm open to suggestions.
Thanks fellas.

JD338
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Is your motivation the trimmer or the case prep ability
 
JD338 said:
I am thinking about getting a brass prep station, specifically the Frankford Arsenal Reloading Tools Platinum Series Case Prep and Trim System 903156.
Anyone have one? I'm open to suggestions.
Thanks fellas.

JD338
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I have this model for at least 5 years and have had no issues. Case prep machines will likely outlast other reloading components since it is basic mechanical systems not requiring electronics like a powder measure scale.



My XMas gift was 7 more lbs of Ramshot Magnum from Midway it is $29 a lb cheaper than anywhere else and with the sale of Hodgdon to a foreign owner I figure having more than enough powder for my 7MM mag might be a wise choice. I also wonder if they are planning on eliminating magnum with the new Grand powder. I know they are different speeds but who knows now I should have a lifetime supply
 
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JD338 said:
Actually all the brass prep functions. My least favorite job is brass trimming.

JD338
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I use the rcbs station...
I think it's now called brass boss...

Same thing as mine but mine is eons older..still going

www.rcbs.com

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I trim with the lyman brass smith electric.
Works great.


But...
No bigger than 338 lapua/WSSM cases
 
I have an RCBS one, I like it . it gets used every loading session . I keep a VLD inner chamfer , an outer chamfer , primer pocket brush , a bronze brush for cleaning inside the neck . I will put the inside the case primer flash hole debur tool on when prepping new brass with a burr . it's old , and it's been used hard . I'll guess the past year it's developed a clunk , but still seems to be working ok . it's always been a noisy tool . when this quits working I'll buy another prep station , they are well worth the cost . it's a time saver . I pick up a piece of brass , and I do all four , or five stations , then I grab another piece of brass .

this is the one I have . it's a 5 station , I use 4 stations all the time . I use the fifth station when I need to debur the flash hole . I have a separate case trimmer .

www.opticsplanet.com

RCBS Trim Mate Case Prep Center 90375 Quantity: 1, Color: Green, 23% Off w/ Free S&H

Shop RCBS Trim Mate Case Prep Center | 23% Off 4.6 Star Rating on 8 Reviews for RCBS Trim Mate Case Prep Center Best Rated + Free Shipping over $49.
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