Case prep machine

[Merc]

I just found out what I’ve been missing all these years. I used, for the first time, a case prep machine that sizes, chamfers, de-burrs and cleans the primer pocket - all in a few seconds.

[lyman]

which model are you using?

[Merc]

Its a Frankford Arsenal Platinum Series case prep machine.

[Parashooter]

I'm confused. Frankford's advertising copy (quoted below) says nothing about a "size" operation, only trim, chamfer inside/outside, and clean pocket. Is there another model that actually resizes the case or are you using "size" to mean trimming to length?

Frankford Arsenal®'s Case Trim & Prep Center accurately trims brass in seconds. An innovative case holder with adjustable collet and bushing system indexes the case shoulder and can be set to precisely trim brass to the exact desired length. Once the case holder is adjusted simply insert brass into the case holder as a collet aligns the case squarely with the hi-speed cutter. As the case mouth contacts the cutter it is trimmed until the case shoulder stops on an internal bushing. A series of three collets and six bushings (all included) accommodate any shouldered case from.17 Remington to.460 Weatherby. In addition to the cutter the station operates up to three additional tools at the same time. Inside and outside chamfer tools and primer pocket cleaners are included to fully prepare cases for loading. The heavy duty motor and drivetrain are optimized for durability and performance. Cutters and Chamfer tools are constructed of high quality hardened steel. A convenient built in storage box holds spare collets, bushings and tools.

[fguffey]

I just found out what I’ve been missing all these years. I used, for the first time, a case prep machine that sizes, chamfers, de-burrs and cleans the primer pocket - all in a few seconds.

I have one, it is called the RCBS Case Prep Center, I can not remember when I did not own one. I started out prepping 1,400 cases in one batch and 800 in another batch. I added a primer pocket uniform-er and a case neck brush.

F. Guffey

[Merc]

I'm confused. Frankford's advertising copy (quoted below) says nothing about a "size" operation, only trim, chamfer inside/outside, and clean pocket. Is there another model that actually resizes the case or are you using "size" to mean trimming to length?

My bad. I meant to say trimming to proper length.

[Merc]

I have one, it is called the RCBS Case Prep Center, I can not remember when I did not own one. I started out prepping 1,400 cases in one batch and 800 in another batch. I added a primer pocket uniform-er and a case neck brush.

F. Guffey

I usually wait until I have about 30 or more empty cases before reloading them. With the FA, it cuts the prep time down to just a few minutes. Prepping 1400 cases would probably be an all day job without the prep machine.

I’m currently using a vibrating cleaner with crushed walnut shells. They clean the cases but don’t polish them very well. I have a small rotary cleaner that I’d like to try with the stainless steel medium.