Replacing a Dillon Trimmer with a Giraud

[Submariner]

Has anyone here replaced a Dillon trimmer with a Giraud? What didn't you like about the Dillon? Did the Giraud make up for the Dillon's faults? Any regrets about making the change? Would you do it again?

[andre3k]

I have both and use my Dillon trimmer more. I like the RT1500 with a 1050 to crank out processed brass quickly. I tend to use the Giraud for smaller batches where I don't mind handling each piece of brass. There's no way I would give up the Dillon Trimmer for a Giraud simply based on pure volume of brass that I can process. If you're reloading precision ammo then the Giraud might be a better choice.

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[Coal Dragger]

Not much out there can beat an RT1500 on a well adjusted size/trim die. Especially on a progressive press with a case feeder, and enough tool head space to do all the steps for prepped brass.

If a guy is doing small batches just use a manual case trimming lathe and prep tools. If you need to do volume RT1500 is the answer.

[mack7.62]

I prefer the Giraud because it champers and you can trim after removing case lube.

[markm]

If you need to do volume RT1500 is the answer.

I've never tried the Dillon system. But with my wet tumblers doing about 125-150 pieces at a crack, I just trim in those batch sized with the giraud.

The thing I like about that process (as well a mack's point about post lube removed trimming), is that you can also sort by head stamp (if you wish to) when trimming.

I don't like to sort, but some brass flavors are simply different in weight. I just set up 2 or 3 trays and split off the brass after trimming. I then use the less desireable brass for blaster type ammo.