Step 1 - FL Size & Decap with Forster Co-Ax using Forster FL Sizing die.


Step 2 - Tumble for 1.5hrs in Thumlers B high-speed with stainless media & Ivory Soap. Then rinse brass in cold water.


Step 3 - Run them through Bench Source automatic case annealer.


Step 4 - Run them through Giraud trimmer.


Step 5 - Admire the sight of over 1000pcs of shiny winchester brass, ready for primers, powder, and pills.


I don't really even want to think about how sore my hands would be if I wouldn't have all the equipment that I do. Nor do I want to think how long this would have taken me with traditional gear. I worked on this batch of brass for about 5-6 days, working on it a few hours each day.

Here is a picture that illustrates the Giraud in all its glory. On the left you see the case after it comes out of the tumbler and annealer. On the right, you see the case after a 3-second pass through the Giraud. A nice round case mouth which is cut to within one thousandth of the desired length, and perfectly chamfered inside and out. Trimming in quantity without a Giraud is akin to med-evil torture.