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Ask any serious reloader what sits on their bench for trimming brass and the L.E. Wilson name comes up fast. This is the stainless steel standard version (part number CTS-STDU), the trimmer body set up with a standard stop screw for consistent trim-to-length cutting. The whole idea behind the Wilson design is that it ditches the spinning pilot system and instead supports each case by its own body taper in a caliber-specific case holder, so every cut comes out square and concentric time after time.
The case holder rides in a precision rail system right alongside the cutter housing, keeping everything in line without the wobble or runout you sometimes get from pilot-guided trimmers. Because the case is held by its body rather than a pilot in the neck, you get a clean, true cut that stays consistent across a whole batch of brass. The stop screw lets you dial in your trim length, and on the standard trimmer a full turn of adjustment moves things about .062 inch, so you can fine-tune to your case gage or load manual.
This unit covers a wide span of cartridges, from .17 caliber varmint rounds up through .45 caliber brass with the correct case holders (sold separately). Keep in mind .17 caliber cases need a dedicated cutter. Beyond straight trimming, the Wilson will also handle inside neck reaming, military crimp removal, and case mouth deburring when you add the right cutters, which makes it a flexible little workhorse for a full case prep routine.
For use you'll want to clamp it in a soft-jaw vise, or mount it on the L.E. Wilson Case Trimmer Stand (sold separately) for hands-free operation. The cutter is a right-handed tool meant to be turned clockwise, and the stainless construction shrugs off rust and holds up to years of bench time. Wilson has been building this trimmer since 1936, and it's still one of the most trusted names in precision case trimming for a reason.
No, the case holders are caliber-specific and sold separately. You'll need the correct holder for each cartridge you plan to trim, since the holder is what supports the case by its body taper. This lets you build out your collection as you add new calibers to your bench.
This is the standard configuration (CTS-STDU) with a standard stop screw for trim-to-length cutting. If you want micrometer fine-tuning in .001 inch increments, that's available separately as an add-on stop that bolts onto this same trimmer. The standard stop still gives you repeatable, consistent lengths once it's set.
The trimmer covers cases from .17 all the way up to .45 caliber with the appropriate case holders. One thing to note is that .17 caliber cases require a dedicated cutter that isn't included. For everything in between, the standard cutter that comes with it handles the job.
You can clamp it in a soft-jaw vise, which works fine for most benches. For hands-free use and extra stability, the L.E. Wilson Case Trimmer Stand is sold separately and pairs right up with it. The stand setup is the way to go if you're trimming a lot of brass in one sitting.
| UPC | 815145027702 |
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| Manufacturer Part Number | CTS-STDU |
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