Moving to a automated case prep machine, any opinions?

[Smithhound]

Well I've finally came to the realization that prepping hundreds of pistol cases and dozens of rifle (not taking into account the hundreds of .223's) has become an exercise in pain for a few days afterward. Arthritis is letting me know it is time to move to an automated case prep center.
I've been eyeing the RCBS model, seems to have everything I need. I put off getting an electric case trimmer for years but after using it the first night I knew I'd been a dolt not to get it sooner. Hoping the investment in the RCBS I'm contemplating will be money as well spent.
Does anyone have experience with these? Are they worth the $$? Cabela's has them on sale for $109 with a $10 rebate, sounds tempting and my hands are telling me yes.
What do you all think of them? Junk or buy?
RD

 

[Leonard]

I have RCBS and a Dillon power case trimmers the Dillon sizes and trims.

The Dillon is set up for 223 and is the fastest and easiest trimmer I have ever used.

The RCBS is not bad better than turning a crank but the jaws pop out at times and I would not want to do a high volume of cases.

Gracy makes a trimmer that is high volume indexes on the shoulder.

Hornady has a new prep station I have no idea of its quality.

I also have a mini lath head with jaws its variable speed goes as low as hand work and works perfectly for deburring, chamfereing, removing burrs from inside primer pockets, cleaning primer pockets. It is the handiest peice of equitment I have. It works the tool you hold the case against it.

Len

 

[ScottyPotty]

I have a RCBS Trim Mate Case Prep Center and it works good. It saves alot of time. After I use if for a while I notice that my fingers get a little tired from holding onto the bass so tight. But this is mostly from removing the military crimp in 5.56 + they still have lube from the resize/decrimp.

Overall I think its a good unit and should help you out. I would buy one again.