Well- I got one of these (the Deluxe, that also does the chamfering and deburring), but, as with some other Lee products, it's not all covered in the instructions. Getting the proper trim length depends not only on the "stack up" of the tolerances between cutter and shell holder, but it also depends on the case not turning as the cutter is turned. There are two "O"- rings inside the trim die to prevent the case from turning, but the part not covered in Lee's instructions is that the inside of the trim die must be free of any kind of lube (as well as the case itself, of course), or the case will turn inside the die instead of being trimmed. If this is done, it trims well, The chamfer / deburr feature on the Deluxe is only OK, though.
I know this thread is 3 years old, I'm just curious if you are still having success with the Quick Trim. I've sprayed my die out with brake cleaner and my brass is clean/dry, the brass does not spin when just the chamfer/debur is engaged, but as soon as I press the cutter into play it spins.
John Avelis Jr. Dry lube...I've heard that the Hornady dry lube works very well with the deluxe version of this from Lee. An electric screwdriver is used and , well, I've heard some good things...mine is on it's way from midway. I shall see how it works out. Peace..
Was a little confused with these cutters when i got my set. Has taken some youtuber'ry to figure this all out. Im assuming you have to get a different trim dye for each case type
At the the mouth of my Lee trimmer die there's a hard plastic white collar which is stopping the brass entering the die. What is this? Is this meant to be seated at the top of the die? The die is useless as it is right now
Next to the spacer that butts against the die is an adjustment knurl. When you move it clockwise or counter-clockwise it will click indicating less trim (clockwise) or more trim (counter-clockwise). Each click represents about .001 inch difference. I find the trimmer to provide pretty consistent trimming. I use a battery operated screw driver to turn the trimming head. You can spend mega-bucks on trimming tools. But, I find the Lee trimmer to be very economical yet accurate. Enjoy and shoot well.
