Hornady trio.... - The Firearms Forum

Evins74s · 04-14-2012, 03:26 PM

Has anybody used the Hornady trio case prep? Thinking about getting one since I have close to 1000 pieces of 223 brass to get prep'd.

Claudius Valarium · 04-14-2012, 09:52 PM

Evin, I haven't used this product so I can't speak about it specifically.

But, I do have an RCBS Trim Mate Case Prep Center https://shop.rcbs.com/WebConnect/Mai...&route=C11J037 and honestly, don't know how I would want to do that many cases by hand.

Lyman has a similar type product as well - http://www.lymanproducts.com/lyman/c...rep-xpress.php.

Hornady also has this little nugget - http://www.hornady.com/store/Lock-N-...e-Prep-Center/. It's more $, but also combines more steps in the process. Also, I think the vertical layout will allow the debris and shavings to be better controlled.

Spend a few extra $ (RCBS or Lyman) for the two extra locations for crimp removal tool and case brush. It's worth it in time saved. Shop around or catch a sale, you can find better pricing.

BobMcG · 04-14-2012, 10:15 PM

No on the Hornady model but lots of experience with the RCBS Trim Mate Case Prep Center. I wouldn't swap it for anything. Close to a 1,000 cases is not a small amount but I've done well over 10,000 rounds on the RCBS. The largest single batch I did was 3,800 .38 Spl once fired brass. They got the works including primer pockets made uniform. I obviously didn't do them all in one session, but worked on them a couple of hours a night over a couple of weekends. It's a hardy and handy machine.

cpttango30 · 04-15-2012, 06:37 AM

I got to play with it at SHOT this year. Its a great little trimmer. And will well pay for itself for years if you get it. I myself have been wanting one since shot show.

Evins74s · 04-15-2012, 07:45 PM

well i just ordered the RCBS prep center. Read a lot of reviews about both and RCBS is just hard to beat.

Claudius Valarium · 04-15-2012, 10:38 PM

You won't be disappointed. I'm with Bob, I wouldn't trade mine for anything either - it's a workhorse.

04-14-2012, 03:26 PM	#1
Evins74s V.I.P. Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Kansas Posts: 96	Hornady trio.... Has anybody used the Hornady trio case prep? Thinking about getting one since I have close to 1000 pieces of 223 brass to get prep'd. -->

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Claudius Valarium V.I.P. Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: South Central Texas, AKA the Middle of Flyover Country Posts: 459	Re: Hornady trio.... Evin, I haven't used this product so I can't speak about it specifically. But, I do have an RCBS Trim Mate Case Prep Center https://shop.rcbs.com/WebConnect/Mai...&route=C11J037 and honestly, don't know how I would want to do that many cases by hand. Lyman has a similar type product as well - http://www.lymanproducts.com/lyman/c...rep-xpress.php. Hornady also has this little nugget - http://www.hornady.com/store/Lock-N-...e-Prep-Center/. It's more $, but also combines more steps in the process. Also, I think the vertical layout will allow the debris and shavings to be better controlled. Spend a few extra $ (RCBS or Lyman) for the two extra locations for crimp removal tool and case brush. It's worth it in time saved. Shop around or catch a sale, you can find better pricing. __________________ CV "Guard with jealous attention the public liberty. Suspect every one who approaches that jewel. Unfortunately, nothing will preserve it but downright force. Whenever you give up that force, you are inevitably ruined." Patrick Henry, 1788

04-14-2012, 10:15 PM	#3
BobMcG Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Somewhere in the Twilight Zone. Contributor Posts: 1,119	Re: Hornady trio.... No on the Hornady model but lots of experience with the RCBS Trim Mate Case Prep Center. I wouldn't swap it for anything. Close to a 1,000 cases is not a small amount but I've done well over 10,000 rounds on the RCBS. The largest single batch I did was 3,800 .38 Spl once fired brass. They got the works including primer pockets made uniform. I obviously didn't do them all in one session, but worked on them a couple of hours a night over a couple of weekends. It's a hardy and handy machine.

04-15-2012, 06:37 AM	#4
cpttango30 Former Guest Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Stafford, VA Contributor Posts: 3,071	Re: Hornady trio.... I got to play with it at SHOT this year. Its a great little trimmer. And will well pay for itself for years if you get it. I myself have been wanting one since shot show.

04-15-2012, 07:45 PM	#5
Evins74s V.I.P. Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Kansas Posts: 96	Re: Hornady trio.... well i just ordered the RCBS prep center. Read a lot of reviews about both and RCBS is just hard to beat.

04-15-2012, 10:38 PM	#6
Claudius Valarium V.I.P. Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: South Central Texas, AKA the Middle of Flyover Country Posts: 459	Re: Hornady trio.... You won't be disappointed. I'm with Bob, I wouldn't trade mine for anything either - it's a workhorse. __________________ CV "Guard with jealous attention the public liberty. Suspect every one who approaches that jewel. Unfortunately, nothing will preserve it but downright force. Whenever you give up that force, you are inevitably ruined." Patrick Henry, 1788