Trimmer 223 using Lee Quick Trim Die on a Dillon

[Sleeping Dog]

I got a big batch of 223 that I need to trim. I was all set to buy the RT1500 from Dillon, but they are backordered about a year for trimming dies.

Does anyone know if the lee quick trim die would work using the RT1500? Anyone tried it or something similar?

Thanks

[Burnt Fingers]

I'm pretty sure the Lee trim die isn't going to work with an RT1500. The 1500 attaches to the die.

There are a couple of Dillon 223 trim dies on the Evil Bay.

[Finster101]

I just ordered and got a Worlds Finest Trimmer. A bit of a pain for me to get set up but works quite well once done.

[Iowa Fox]

For bulk 223 trimming I use the worlds cheapest trimmer. It does a good job and the price is right.

http://www.newhighpower.com/brass-trimmers.html

[Three44s]

For bulk 223 trimming I use the worlds cheapest trimmer. It does a good job and the price is right.

http://www.newhighpower.com/brass-trimmers.html

While I do not generally favor “one tool, one cartridge very much I think in an instance like .223 it makes a lot of sense!

Three44s

[David2011]

I’ve tried most of the trimmers that are available for .223 except the Giraud. The WFT is probably the easiest to use. The WFT2 wasn’t introduced until shortly after I got mine. Figures. Had the WFT2 been available I would have gone with it over the original. The Possum Hollow isn’t bad. The Lee is good but cumbersome for large batches as are the lathe style trimmers. I ended up getting a Dillon Rapid Trim 1200 and set up a separate toolhead for trimming. Position 1 sizes the case. The trimmer is at position 3. Position 5 has another sizing die that’s adjusted to only run the ball expander in and out because the Dillon trimmer die leaves the neck undersized.

[Walks]

I've had really good luck using the New Lyman hand Trimmer in my cordless drill.
You can using in a recliner while watching old Westerns too.

[toallmy]

Another big thumbs up for the WFT I love mine for 223s , money well spent.

[Noveske86]

I was thinking of doing the same thing. I have the Lee quick trim dies and power adaptor plus a Dillon 550. I am concerned that the brass shavings will jam up the press after so long. I been stuck using my single stage and a drill but would like to speed it up. I will say I bought the world cheapest trimmer and it exactly as described, its in the trash now.

[Big Wes]

I have a Giraud tri-way for 223 and 308, trims, chamfers, and de-burs, excellent results and fast, comes pre-set from factory, and is easy to adjust. Well worth the $$$ to me.