L.E. Wilson Case Trimmer: A Review (and tutorial)

I am introducing this trimmer(with available options) and giving my personal thoughts on its best use. I also give tips on how to use it efficiently. I've got three cons that I'd like to discuss because I don't think everyone will be able to appreciate this trimmers as much as I do. Enjoy! Like and Subscribe!

[@stephenhair5501]

This is a very nicely engineered trimmer. L E Wilson does things right. I'm needing a new one and your video has convinced me that this is the one. Thank you Sir! Stay well and God Bless.

[@leadsmith44]

I'm glad you found this helpful! I'm looking forward to hearing about it when you get it. Thanks for stopping by!

[@prebaned]

I applaud you for towing the linevwith rhe L.E. Willson trimmer. I have 3, are very accurate and nice trim. I since learned this; caliber specific expensive holders and two types per caliber, slow. There are far better, faster and in some cases much cheaper trimmers options today that will also chamfer, deburr and trim in one take. Think tri-way trimmer and the like. If this works for you great. For me after 25 years of painfully slow trimming, I just couldn't see using that trimmer any longer. It's great for for 20-50 a batch, but not for any larger batches for me. Nice video.

[@jamiehowell4052]

Thanks for another shout out and great video! My Buddy Willie Bulletman gave me one of these units, but it's not complete. I need to sit down and order the stuff I need to complete the set. I really miss my Brother, Willie. The main point he had for giving me the L.E.Wilson trimmer, was he had multiples, and he wanted me to be able to inside neck trim .30-06 brass. I want to set it up to trim my 6.5 Creedmoor brass, and .270 Winchester brass. Those are the rounds I use for long distance target shooting. Thanks again, Brother. See you soon.

[@leadsmith44]

Thanks for watching! I hope you are able to get all you need. Its only getting harder these days. It gets my vote, that is for sure!

[@jimv.661]

As I stated in your other video, the Wilson case trimmer is top-notch. So much so that I have two. If you really want precision, get the debur and chamfering inserts for use with the case trimmer. They will make your cartridge cases completely uniform. Also, the nylon base that the whole affair sits on with a round nylon tap pad and spaces to hole all the case holders is nice. And, the 45 ACP is rimless like the 243 & 308. In fact, both can be cut down and used as 45ACP brass.

[@leadsmith44]

Thank you for watching! I love that trimmer

[@cw2a]

Good afternoon man!! Good stuff!! I have not seen these. I swap mine to carbide. A little costly, but far better cutting and longevity. I have been at this long enough to dull a few cutters. Thats another quality Wilson "lathe" for trimming brass. Nice tutorial man!!

[@leadsmith44]

Thank you! I'm amazed how much that little lathe will handle

[@redraiderreloading7612]

Thanks for the information on this trimmer. I've just begun to shoot 6ppc benchrest and need a better trimmer.

[@leadsmith44]

Glad it helped my friend. Thanks for coming by

[@ARPatriot1776Official]

I have this trimmer, it is nice! Enjoyed the video!

[@leadsmith44]

I've enjoyed it. Thank you!

[@ocean374]

That’s a cool trimmer thanks for sharing

[@leadsmith44]

Thanks for watching!

[@Johnny-jr2lq]

When you use your calipers how do you apply consistent pressure or does it matter. I wish someone could do a very on this. I believe I might be pushing to hard on my set.

[@leadsmith44]

Not sure how exactly to describe it. But you are ahead of the problem if you are cognizant of the potential problem. I try to apply the same pressure that I would if I were checking the calipers zero. Unfortunately, I'm not aware of any set of calipers that are truly accurate to .001. But they are accurate enough for most of our needs. My Starret 1in micrometer has a spring loaded stop point. My Holland micrometer has a clutch that will slip once it is at a certain point. Our calipers need a little more "feel". I've thought about doing a video on measurement tools one day.

[@Johnny-jr2lq]

@@leadsmith44 please do that video I’m getting better with it but man sometimes it can get annoying. I have a set of Mitutoyo calipers and they are good but I feel like sometimes I’m not consistent in the pressure I apply to them.

[@leadsmith44]

@@Johnny-jr2lq I'll see what I can do soon. I hope I'll have some tips that are helpful.

[@richardpegram5160]

Looking for if they have a 3 and 1 cutter blade?

[@leadsmith44]

I'm not sure exactly what you mean by that. The cutter does have 4 bladed sections. Thanks for watching!

[@richardpegram5160]

Cut, debur, chamfer

[@leadsmith44]

@@richardpegram5160 Ahh... no. But the optional cutters are available to do so. But just a heads up, LE Wilson does not claim that the case holders are cut on a perfect center. So, this could prove to be a problem with deburing and chamfering if the case holders are used to support the case. The cases can be supported by hand.

[@richardpegram5160]

Thanks I appreciate ya

[@tonydevich7937]

Does it go down to .17

[@leadsmith44]

Not sure. See if you can find a le Wilson case holder for that cartridge. Thanks for stopping by

[@danielnegen955]

The newer Wilson trimmer is 17 cal capable. I use it on 17 Fireball casings and it works great.

[@danielnegen955]

Wilson does not specifically list the 17 Fireball case, I just use the 221 Fireball case holder without issue.