Forster Classic Case Trimmer Kit w/ 3 Pilots & 3 Collets CTK300

Description

If you reload big bore brass, you already know most trimmers quit long before the cases get interesting. The Forster Classic Case Trimmer picks up right where the Original leaves off, covering more than 300 big bore calibers from heavy game rifles to old black powder rounds. It handles case lengths from 1-7/8 inches all the way out to 4-1/8 inches, and shorter cases are no problem once you mount it on a standard length base. If you're loading for a .416 Rigby, a 500 Nitro Express, a 50 Sharps, or anything in that neighborhood, this is the tool that keeps your work consistent.

What Makes the Classic Case Trimmer Tick

Think of it as a fine miniature lathe rather than a simple cutter. The heart of the design is a Brown & Sharpe style collet that grips the case by the rim, which keeps your trimming depth dead consistent even when rim diameters vary from piece to piece. The cutter shaft runs four staggered-tooth cutting edges in high alloy steel, and that geometry gives you fast, smooth, chatter-free cutting with a perfectly square case mouth every time. Each bearing is honed by hand to fit the shaft, which is a big part of why these trimmers run so smooth and last for decades. Reloaders routinely hold length to within .001 inch once the tool is dialed in.

Collets and Pilots in the CTK300 Kit

This kit ships ready to work instead of leaving you hunting for extras. You get three collets (#5, #6, and #7) and three pilots (458, 505, and 510) covering a solid spread of common big bore brass right out of the box. The Classic accepts collets #5 through #8, so adding collet #8 or other caliber pilots down the road is simple when your reloading bench grows. The system also opens the door to Forster's accurizing accessories, so you can expand into neck turning and more case conditioning when you're ready.