Henderson vs. Giraud Rifle Power Brass Trimmer Review

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  • @patrioticguy1791
    @patrioticguy1791 Год назад +8

    I bought a Henderson and it drastically reduced my brass prep time. I'm completely happy with the unit.

    • @FClassJohn
      @FClassJohn  Год назад +1

      Glad you like it and it's helpful for you.

  • @PreppenWolfLLC
    @PreppenWolfLLC 2 года назад +15

    The Giraud is insanely fast if you aren't only loading insane precision ammo. I borrowed one when I first started reloading and immediately ordered one. I've trimmed somewhere between 40-50k .223 cases. You can just rip through them while watching TV or listening to a podcast. It trims to length consistently less than +/-.001 all day.

  • @Jeff_Bieren
    @Jeff_Bieren 2 года назад +19

    Great video John. I love how you are as open and unbiased as you can possibly be. Thank you for all the information you provide. This game isn't cheap and reviews like this are a great help before spending a good chunk of hard earned money. It's greatly appreciated 👍

    • @FClassJohn
      @FClassJohn  2 года назад +5

      I certainly try my best. I'm human so you can't remove bias 100% no matter how hard you try but I just try to go over items the way I'd want to watch someone do it and hope it helps.

  • @ChipleyArms
    @ChipleyArms 2 года назад +3

    Great video! Thanks for the attention to detail and unbiased opinions.

  • @markjohnson5502
    @markjohnson5502 2 года назад +10

    Please follow up with more long term data on ES/SD. Considering we are using all these tools specifically to lower ES/SD, that in and of itself would be a pretty compelling argument for the Henderson. Also opening my eyes to the importance of trimming.

  • @ctech01
    @ctech01 2 года назад

    Somehow, I missed this video, I had to go back and check. Thank You John. 👍👍👍👍👍👀😎

  • @Villepillle
    @Villepillle 2 года назад +7

    Finally a good in depth comparison on the tubes between these two. Thank you John!
    But damn it I still want both.

    • @FClassJohn
      @FClassJohn  2 года назад +2

      Thank you and I'm glad you enjoyed it.

  • @charlesgiles4447
    @charlesgiles4447 Год назад

    Awesome video
    I have been looking at both and this helped out tremendously.

  • @ajgraf122
    @ajgraf122 Год назад +1

    Good comparison. I've had a gen 2 Henderson for 3 years now and love it. I have no experience with the Giraud.

  • @conservativesniperhunter7439
    @conservativesniperhunter7439 2 года назад +1

    Great video F-Class John , it was a very informative comparison of the two best trimmers going around.

    • @FClassJohn
      @FClassJohn  2 года назад +1

      Thank you and I’m glad it helped.

  • @jerrysnyder9388
    @jerrysnyder9388 2 года назад +3

    Great job. I have had my Giraud for 10 years and have done 25K on it. Love it. That being said, I would be open to try a Henderson. Both have a great amount of appeal. Thanks for sharing the honest evaluation.

  • @nickhoward7075
    @nickhoward7075 2 года назад +1

    Maybe not quite 2 Project Farm YT channel level comparison yet, but getting there 🤣. I sure appreciated the time & effort spent to show us the comparison,pro's,cons, & to make it a fair comparison.

    • @FClassJohn
      @FClassJohn  2 года назад

      Thank you. I appreciate the kind words.

  • @tonydevich7937
    @tonydevich7937 Год назад

    Thanks John fair comparison for both going with the henderson

  • @Hyperplasia7
    @Hyperplasia7 2 года назад +2

    Great video. Subbed to patreon just to support you and encourage more approaches like this. Thanks.

  • @bpintogsxr1000
    @bpintogsxr1000 Год назад

    Thanks for the detailed comparison.

  • @rsvarminters9083
    @rsvarminters9083 2 года назад +4

    Thank you very much John. As you might guess, some of us can not afford those nice tools and hope to learn something from you generously sharing with your followers.
    As I suspected the Henderson looks more precise in that trim/chamfer. If I am looking at this correctly, the AmpPress is showing the difference. The amount of difference where the line starts on the graph is much narrower than with the Giraud.
    That spike hmmm.. Is the chamfer angle the same with both trimmers? ohhh wait, you spun necks on the mandrel. hmmm

  • @Dwayne7834
    @Dwayne7834 2 года назад +1

    Both are nice trimmer’s. Thanks for the video and information

  • @SigmaBallistics
    @SigmaBallistics 2 года назад +2

    Incredible video, definitely solidified my choice in what trimmer to buy for my new reloading room 😁

    • @FClassJohn
      @FClassJohn  2 года назад +1

      Yay! I'm glad it helped.

  • @Bipecrazy69
    @Bipecrazy69 2 года назад

    Excellent video and review of both units. Thanks

  • @patrickcolahan7499
    @patrickcolahan7499 2 года назад +5

    Variation in seating pressure could also be a impacted by slight variations in the bullets boat tail, diameter, smoothness, etc. There are many variations as you indicated that are caused by us, the previous operations, etc. I wonder if the age of the cutter in the Giraud could have anything to do with it. From using a lot of carbide lathe tooling, I can tell you that everything wears out. Unless we have a lab with equipment that allows us to standardize every operation this is about as good as you are going to get. Nice job John.
    One thing I would like to see, is how much difference there is between the Henderson and say the Lyman Express Trimmer that you featured in another episode. Might help explain the value or expectations.

  • @barrycassaday6316
    @barrycassaday6316 Год назад

    Well done, relevant video

  • @reaford2004
    @reaford2004 2 года назад +2

    Excellent, thank you for doing this. For the way I reload, I think the Henderson is best for me but they’re obviously both great

  • @billyraibourn758
    @billyraibourn758 2 года назад

    Outstanding John.

  • @dennissawyer8496
    @dennissawyer8496 2 года назад +4

    This is a really good informative video. I only wish we could have seen the inside and outside chamfer under a magnifying glass.

  • @joeschuster2837
    @joeschuster2837 2 года назад

    thank yiu very much for the informative video

  • @knudge6334
    @knudge6334 2 года назад +1

    I use the "Dead on case trimmer" for some time now (easy to set up). Does not chamfer but I like a very small chamfer so secondary ID/OD manual ok (set up for different cases or calibers seem like pain for 3 way trimming cutter). Cheap drill press off CL, reloading is fun again!

  • @tiputipu777
    @tiputipu777 Месяц назад

    Love watching these videos even though my financial status doesnt allow me to get one of these.
    I was using the trim pro 2 for a year and worked good, but noticed it really destroyed the inside of the neck. Made a crazy U shape on one side and didnt touch the other side. Ended up getting the lyman xpress trimmer, and so far its a solid unit. Dont really have much time on it yet but initial setup ane trim was easier and better vs the trim pro. Also like the idea of indexing off the shoulder vs the base.

  • @dancarpenter6507
    @dancarpenter6507 2 года назад +1

    I like working off the shoulder of the case instead of oal. Just like the accuracy one gauge you use

  • @goneballistic
    @goneballistic 2 года назад

    That was extremely useful data.

  • @aeroderek
    @aeroderek 2 года назад +4

    I am stuck between trying to upgrade my rcbs trim pro and just diving into one of these. I'm going to start trim chamfer debur every case every time so I definitely want an all in one process. I do 17, 22, 30 cal now and might add more so the extra cartridge tooling cost starts to even out the price

  • @tomnguyen7412
    @tomnguyen7412 2 года назад

    Love my Giraud case trimmer,

  • @take1one
    @take1one Год назад +2

    A paint key works great on a case as a extractor. I keep one in all my range bags.

  • @jturner5227
    @jturner5227 2 года назад +3

    Great video series. The question is how do the loaded rounds compare on the 21st Century shoulder to ogive measurements? Is that more important to have case length vs shoulder to neck?

  • @mleeber
    @mleeber Год назад +4

    Been using the Giraud for years producing very accurate ammo. I think the biggest difference between the two is what you pointed out; the Giraud indexes off the shoulder and the Henderson the base of the case. I suspect the spike in the seating pressure is because the Henderson rotates the case mouth on a mandrel and the Giraud does not. I think a worthwhile addendum to this test would be to run the expander back through both sets of brass and then see of the results are not more similar. And, are you lubing the inside of the case mouth with the Henderson? I cannot help but think the mandrel in the mouth of the case on the Henderson is completely responsible for the bullet seating ease. Not saying it is good or bad only that it is the obvious difference. I would also be interested in the overall case length of the Girauds as compared to the Hendersons. The shoulder bump and case prep is far more important using a Giraud since it indexes off the shoulder.

  • @jasonh8989
    @jasonh8989 2 года назад +3

    Awesome comparison. Have you looked into making any adjustments to smooth out the Giraud? I have one and had to play with the cutter a bit.

  • @bob1764
    @bob1764 2 года назад +3

    Thanks John. I have had a Giraud on order for 3 months... not going to cancel it. Might have been a different story if neck turning was a current option on the Henderson.

    • @FClassJohn
      @FClassJohn  2 года назад

      Both great units and I have no doubt you'll love it when you get it.

  • @tallyman15
    @tallyman15 2 года назад

    John, great comparison. The dog barking sounds like my yorkie.

    • @FClassJohn
      @FClassJohn  2 года назад +1

      That's my frenchie Stan

  • @ericcustard8100
    @ericcustard8100 Год назад +2

    Great explanation of both trimmers.
    I have ordered the Henderson after this video. Chamfering and deburing by hand has sucked.

  • @nilescoyote4829
    @nilescoyote4829 2 года назад +2

    John, thanks for this video! Just got done trimming 462 6mm GT cases using a WFT in my drill press and my hands hurt holding onto cases in the 18 degree temperature of my garage. 🙃 Then chamfer and deburring in the house by hand... order placed and I am looking forward to see how much this will change my ES/SD.

    • @FClassJohn
      @FClassJohn  2 года назад +1

      Which one did you decide on?

    • @nilescoyote4829
      @nilescoyote4829 2 года назад +2

      @@FClassJohn I went with the Henderson primarily because it's obviously quieter, bullet diameter specific rather than shoulder and bullet... and your seating pressure test at the end finalized my decision.

  • @baron2375
    @baron2375 2 года назад +2

    HI John - thanks for the great review/comparison. WRT to repeatability, in addition to the far more wonky method of measuring the Giraud, another factor is the precision of your shoulder bump when sizing. Since the Giraud trims based on the shoulder (vs OAL for the Henderson), your sizing will have an impact, no?
    PS - Ooops, just watched a few more minutes and see you addressed this! haha

    • @FClassJohn
      @FClassJohn  2 года назад

      No problem. Glad you enjoyed the video.

  • @PlunderAndPillage
    @PlunderAndPillage 9 месяцев назад +6

    Which method of trimming produces the best effect on target for you?
    The Giraud method makes more sense to me since it is determining actual neck length vs. the shoulder instead of overall case length with the Henderson. If you neck/shoulder length is consistently cut to the same length, you are essentially eliminating neck tension variations due to a longer or shorter surface area the bullet contacts. So, even if you have different case lengths, when the firing pin strikes the primer, forcing the cartridge forward in the chamber, the bullet will still have consistent take off from the neck.
    The Henderson method only determines COAL, meaning that your neck lengths will inevitably vary. In this case, when the firing pin strikes the primer and forces the cartridge forward into the chamber, the bullet will have varying take off surfaces because the necks will be different lengths. I have no idea to what degree these variations will translate to on target.
    Have you seen any difference?

    • @My_You_Tube
      @My_You_Tube 3 месяца назад +1

      AMEN. Same here. Agreed 100%. I have Giraud for that reason also.

  • @Larry6.5x47
    @Larry6.5x47 2 года назад

    Good stuff!

  • @dabernathy15000
    @dabernathy15000 2 года назад +2

    Thanks for this review. I think since neck turning isn’t on n my future, I’ll go with the simplicity of the Giraud. With the Whidden click die, I should be able to buy a 6.5 setup on the Giraud and then then just dial out for 6mm CM as well, right?

  • @TexasTrained
    @TexasTrained 2 года назад +2

    Great review and comparison. I think I will stay with my Forster .I don't have that much variation in any of my brass.

    • @FClassJohn
      @FClassJohn  2 года назад +2

      That's great to hear and if you're happy with your results there's no reason to change. Sounds like if you do upgrade it would be to the Giraud.

  • @Black08Chally
    @Black08Chally 2 года назад +1

    I'd like to see AMP curves for brass trimmed via a slower hand method with hand chamfering with a VLD reamer.

  • @bpintogsxr1000
    @bpintogsxr1000 Год назад

    If you read the info on the henderson website I believe it’s a 15 degree chamfer on the inside. There’s also one on the outside

  • @rload4374
    @rload4374 2 года назад +4

    Hi John, great comparison! Do you have a idea why the sd and es is so much lower? I checked the chamfer angles and the Henderson is 14 and the giraud 15 degrees. I can’t image that this one degree does the job. Is it possible that the giraud is set to do less a chamfer as the Henderson?

  • @XrayDoc88
    @XrayDoc88 10 месяцев назад +1

    I just watched your great video. However, the video didn't show the side by side case photos when you point with your finger. I wonder what happened?

  • @robbiek5oh
    @robbiek5oh 2 года назад +3

    The Giraud tri-way for a drill press is a heck of a value for $110; same cutter as the bench top unit.

    • @1GreatWhiteHunter
      @1GreatWhiteHunter 6 месяцев назад

      Trim enough, you may surrender to the Giraud power trimmer and just change out the cutter heads.

  • @300balake_3
    @300balake_3 2 года назад +3

    Only downside to the Giraud is that I can do 1k in a little over an hr which by then I get blisters on my fingers haha. Thanks for the great comparison as this will save me alot in not buying the Henderson.

  • @guybalasso3682
    @guybalasso3682 11 месяцев назад

    Hi John, I’m looking at buying one of these but which one. Now, the Henderson drives onto a pilot so would you trim before sizing or do you get a smaller pilot so you can trim after to sizing .The giraud you can set the cutter to what ever you want so you can trim before or after. Your thoughts on when to trim will be greatly appreciated

  • @givemethemusicd
    @givemethemusicd 9 месяцев назад

    Do both machines use industry-standard tooling? Well done video. Thanks.

  • @richardkut3976
    @richardkut3976 11 месяцев назад

    Thanks.

  • @Eric-qu3ht
    @Eric-qu3ht 2 года назад +3

    Thank you John - really appreciated the thoroughness and objectivity you put in this test. In addition to knowing that these two units are both very good for their intended use, what I found interesting are: (1) the differences in the traces from the press - I would attribute this to differences in cut angles for the chamfering of the inside neck: obviously with the Giraud, the bullets needed more force to be pushed when inserted through the neck (I also found big first bump in the trace when testing the AMP press with brass with no chamfering at all); and (2) the differences in ES. For (1), it would be great if could post close-up pictures of the neck mouth after trimming with each trimmer. I am guessing that differences in cut angles should be visible to the naked eye. For (2), I am wondering how the ES would compare if you remove the round that showed a tighter ID neck on the Giraud sample (the round with the large first spike on the AMP Press). Good stuff John! Thanks again for this test.

    • @FClassJohn
      @FClassJohn  2 года назад +1

      I'm glad you enjoyed the video and I think you're spot on with your assumptions. As I've told others, I don't think it's the Giraud's fault as much as it had a different adjustment on it at the time but there is a light difference in the cut angle either way which does of course make a small difference as well.

    • @MSTRnBTCto-the-moon
      @MSTRnBTCto-the-moon 2 года назад +1

      I have had the Giraud for a long time now which is a good trimmer but I like the Henderson Gen 3 better. It puts a more precise bevel on the case. The Giraud did not leave as concentric of a bevel on the inside of the case. I use the collet that came with the Giraud and not a custom one made from a reamer. This can be seen on initial seating pressures with the AMP Press. I am also getting even more repeatable trim lengths with the Henderson (less than + or - .001"). They have also redesigned the motor to a single speed motor that is very a sleek compact design. Very Smooth.

  • @iaroslavlutsenko3993
    @iaroslavlutsenko3993 2 года назад +1

    Thank you for your review. After watching this I really into buying one from Henderson.
    But can not quite figure out the steps of my reloading procedures. So a Henderson requires prior to cutting have all cases sized and then necks opened up with mandrel to fit onto pilot and then resized again to desired neck tension? Is that right?

    • @FClassJohn
      @FClassJohn  2 года назад +2

      Typically you'd only need to size once. You would size your brass, then expand the necks with whatever mandrel size you use and then trim. Then you're done.

  • @snajjpern
    @snajjpern Год назад

    Ate they both cutting with vld angle?
    Im getting more seating force at the beginning of seating with vld cut angles, thinking its do to more surfacearea between bullet and neck with vld angle like you got with Rhen geraud.

  • @DukeReynolds
    @DukeReynolds Год назад

    What would you guys recommendation be for bulk “range brass” prep. I would like to get one of these two bc I also shoot precision rifle but I process quite a bit of range brass (as safely as possible) for 5.56, .300 blk, some 7.62 (gas gun brass) etc…. I use alpha munitions for my precision stuff but at 1.08ea not going that route for carbine stuff. I have also looked at the Dillon and FA options but kinda keep coming back to these two. Load .204 ruger - .338 Lapua.
    Thanks for any direction!! Great videos
    Also do 45-70 and 375 big bore but figure I’m relegated to hand trimming for those!!😊

    • @FClassJohn
      @FClassJohn  Год назад +2

      At the most basic, the Giraurd will get incrementally more expensive every time you add a cartridge while the Henderson largely stays the same since the Henderson uses a collet systole and pilot so you can do a lot of cartridges with minimal cost difference. The Giraud requires a different holder for every cartridge. Both a good systems and both can work for people, just take a look and figure out which looks like it would fit for you the best.

  • @huntinfoolio
    @huntinfoolio 2 года назад +2

    Thank you for the very informative video John, I like watching your videos. I have 2 questions- 1) do you think that initial seating pressure spike or lack there of is caused by the Henderson using a pilot? 2) you measured the giraud brass off of the neck, how consistent do you think it would be if you measured off the case head? I know that’s not what you indexed off of for trimming but curious to see consistency there. Hey, we measure primer seating depth off of case head but index off of rim!
    Thanks again for your cool videos!

    • @FClassJohn
      @FClassJohn  2 года назад +2

      Thank you for the kind words. As for 1)not sure, maybe the pilot does a little but I think that entry force is more dictated by chamfer and neck tension. 2)I've measure OAL after the Giraud and it'll vary just a little about the same and any variance of shoulder to mouth variance.

  • @zoidelux
    @zoidelux 2 года назад +1

    Hey John, did you size the cases in the same order with both trimmers? Or have to use a special step to open up necks for henderson? I know you mentioned something but forgot, I’ll rewatch, thanks for great videos

    • @FClassJohn
      @FClassJohn  2 года назад +1

      I just had to move steps. I used to size after trimming but now I just size before trimming. No big deal.

    • @zoidelux
      @zoidelux 2 года назад +1

      @@FClassJohn but im wondering did you size before trimming on both the Giraud and henderson cases in this video? The ones you did the amp press test on? Id be curious if just the order difference would change the seating force results

    • @FClassJohn
      @FClassJohn  2 года назад +2

      @@zoidelux Yeah I sized both before trimming.

  • @trevorkolmatycki4042
    @trevorkolmatycki4042 25 дней назад

    A borescope video of the case mouths would have been interesting. With that much difference in seating force there is likely a visible difference… perhaps visible chatter.
    Also… is the blade worn on your giraud?… potentially affecting results? Your henderson was newer.
    Cheers!

  • @brysonredgrave
    @brysonredgrave 7 месяцев назад

    Hey John I was wondering if you could fill me in on the neck adjustment did you have on the giraud I’m setting up my dream bench and knowledge is greatly appreciated as I want to get things right the first time with what I believe the right way is. If you could give me information on that giraud holder with .001 adjustment and how you use it varying cases I’d appreciate it.

    • @FClassJohn
      @FClassJohn  7 месяцев назад

      Here's a video I did on it ruclips.net/video/fqX4-zko32E/видео.htmlsi=sAmrNRH6Wd9AKCxa

  • @JayWillard-nt2cm
    @JayWillard-nt2cm 2 месяца назад

    i do not like that you measured the distance of the neck to the mouth of the case on the giraud since I am using the trimmer for overall case length and not distance form neck to mouth but a great video. thank you for the time you put in. I defiantly am going to order the henderson. and i subscfribed

  • @madman432000
    @madman432000 2 года назад +4

    My Wilson trimmer makes no noise 😅

  • @hawkeyeammosmithing
    @hawkeyeammosmithing 2 года назад +3

    I’m surprised you didn’t mention how you can automate the Giraud 😉. That was a huge selling point for me, honestly. And after watching this whole video, I’d make the same decision again on going with the Giraud. Both are obviously great machines though. Nice work on this video, John.

    • @FClassJohn
      @FClassJohn  2 года назад +2

      That's another good point. Glad you enjoyed the video and thank you for watching.

    • @Soulman6969
      @Soulman6969 Год назад +1

      I own a Giraud And me and a buddy of mine were talking about how come there isn’t an aftermarket handle or something made for this unit. Hawkeye What do you mean by automated can you elaborate I already have the machine the unit that goes on my desk I didn’t think you could get more automated than that can you elaborate

  • @pstewart5443
    @pstewart5443 2 года назад +1

    John, you are a star...just ask Erik. He constantly tells us to watch your channel. I ordered a Giraud about 6 weeks ago. Still waiting, but when you ask every shooter on the F-Class line which trimmer they use, and they all respond, "Giraud", well then that's what Ima gettin. I really look forward to never having to chamfer and debur separately again.

    • @FClassJohn
      @FClassJohn  2 года назад +1

      Thank you and you’re going to love your Giraud.

  • @mikeriksheim1087
    @mikeriksheim1087 2 года назад +2

    Have you assessed how square the case mouthes are? Wondering if that may be some of the variance in length until you spinned them. Non-square necks are the main reason I start with a powered trimmer and then finish with a WIlson hand trimmer. Granted both of those are way above the other powered trimmers that I have used, but would love to get any thoughts

    • @FClassJohn
      @FClassJohn  2 года назад +3

      Honestly no, I've never thought about it. I've been happy with the Giraud and how it's trimmed and definitely happy so far with the Henderson so it never crossed my mind.

    • @mikeriksheim1087
      @mikeriksheim1087 2 года назад +5

      @@FClassJohn I watched your video again and pulled the trigger on the Henderson. WAYYY more than I ever thought I would spend on a trimmer, but I timed myself trimming with my current method and came out to over a minute per case on average to power trim, precision trim, chamfer, debur.... Granted these were on cases that were longer than they should be-- but my hatred of trimming has kept me from trimming very often on my practice brass.
      Thanks so much for approaching as you did. From your video, I have to take that the case holder and guide provide a more square case mouth.
      Dollars spent = much time given back to me. And now ALL of my brass will get the attention it deserves.
      Great video. Thanks again

  • @fasttimmy133
    @fasttimmy133 Год назад

    On the Henderson, How confident are you on squareness?
    My flags go off looking at a motor hanging off the back end, the cutter turns instead of the case turning rotationaly. Seems like a easy way to get a non square “even” chamfer?
    It would seem that ruing in the vertical position would be better?
    I am also curious about a possible new ID/OD necker turner from Henderson.
    This looks like a nice piece, but it may have a inherent design flaw of maintaining and repeating bore parallelism or chamfer squareness.

    • @FClassJohn
      @FClassJohn  Год назад

      It's probably a valid question but I'm not worried about it honestly. As for an inside/outside option I think he has talked about working on something but I have no idea where that idea is at.

  • @tommyj7087
    @tommyj7087 2 года назад

    If I have multiple 7mm cartridges I shoot, will the "caliber conversion cost" be significantly higher on the Giraud since I need a guide for each to index off the shoulder? Or am i misunderstanding the setup of the Henderson? Nice video.

    • @FClassJohn
      @FClassJohn  2 года назад

      Yes that’s correct. The Giraud needs a guide for every caliber whereas the Henderson only needs one cutter per caliber and that’s all because the collet system hold the brass. It doesn’t care which 7mm you’re trimmer for instance as long as the collet can hold the base.

  • @rexrhineheart
    @rexrhineheart Год назад +1

    John - many thanks for doing this review. We varmint hunt and shoot a lot of brass and I have been looking for a "all in one" trimmer. I have used all of the popular ones, but the handling of brass multiple times is tedious and a time sink. One thing that I am curious about is the Giraud seems like it would be tiring if trimming a lot of brass (500+) at a time versus the Henderson where you are not holding the brass in your hand, but affixed in the tool.
    Can you give me some thoughts about that? Thanks in advance.

    • @FClassJohn
      @FClassJohn  Год назад +3

      For me personally I find it less tiring to use the Henderson then when I was using the Giraud. It’s just a different kind of use of the hand but for me I find it more comfortable and not as tiring on my wrist.

    • @rexrhineheart
      @rexrhineheart Год назад +1

      @@FClassJohn - thanks John. That was my thought as well. I have used the typical hand crank trimmers and even a (dare I say it) Lee and having to hold the brass against the cutting head is tiring when trimming large quantities. I think the Henderson is what I have been looking for.

  • @thompsonjerry3412
    @thompsonjerry3412 2 года назад +2

    Would be interesting to separately polish the inside of the Gerode brass and see if the difference lessens.

    • @blackdotpatrick
      @blackdotpatrick 2 года назад +2

      Good suggestion. The Henderson pilot is going to modify the neck inside while the Giraud doesn't touch it.

  • @JDsSportsRoom
    @JDsSportsRoom 2 года назад +1

    What's the clamp down track system on bench? And did u hav to route the table to install? Thnx

    • @FClassJohn
      @FClassJohn  2 года назад +1

      It's the Rockler system and can be found here amzn.to/3ppJ6xv

  • @wathaet1386
    @wathaet1386 2 года назад +3

    Thank you for doimg this!
    Two questions, are those groups really at 600 yards or did I misunderstand.
    Secondly, what seating die is that you are using?

    • @FClassJohn
      @FClassJohn  2 года назад +1

      Those were only 100yd tests. I honestly don't test much at 600yds. As far as the seating die, I have a custom Newlon.

    • @wathaet1386
      @wathaet1386 2 года назад +1

      Thanks, I realize you are great shooter, but thought that would be rather inpressive even at 300, atleast compared to me and my STR200. Thanks again for the great video!

    • @FClassJohn
      @FClassJohn  2 года назад +2

      @@wathaet1386 Thank you. Typically I look for something 1/4moa or less at 100yds (all one hole). These groups were pretty bad all things considered but they can't all be winners and I didn't want to mislead anyone so I showed the actual groups. I just got new barrels yesterday and will be working them in this week and by next week they should both be shooting close to .15" groups after powder, seating and tuning. I'll get some video showing the process.

    • @wathaet1386
      @wathaet1386 2 года назад +1

      Learning a lot from you, so keep it up!

    • @FClassJohn
      @FClassJohn  2 года назад +1

      @@wathaet1386 Thank you. I'm glad it's helpful.

  • @kurthunter2427
    @kurthunter2427 2 года назад

    Do you have a link to that Whidden die your using for adjustment on the Giraud?

    • @FClassJohn
      @FClassJohn  2 года назад

      www.whiddengunworks.com/universal-click-adjustable-lock-ring/

  • @Madaboutshooting
    @Madaboutshooting 7 месяцев назад

    What was the make of the lock ring you are using on the Giraud please sir?

    • @FClassJohn
      @FClassJohn  7 месяцев назад

      It's this one ruclips.net/video/fqX4-zko32E/видео.htmlsi=8B54FvsBWkL170cX and here's where to find it www.whiddengunworks.com/universal-click-adjustable-lock-ring/

  • @eamieva02
    @eamieva02 Год назад

    @f-classjohn after a year of use what do you use more the henderson or giraud?

    • @FClassJohn
      @FClassJohn  Год назад +1

      I sold the Giraud a month or so after getting the Henderson. It’s a still a great unit, I just prefer the Henderson.

  • @myallstone
    @myallstone 2 года назад

    Hi John have you tried meplat trimming on the Giraud

    • @FClassJohn
      @FClassJohn  2 года назад +1

      Yes. It works fine. I don’t do it but it definitely works.

  • @user-jv4zk6ku7o
    @user-jv4zk6ku7o 6 месяцев назад

    What I want to know is did you use the Giraud to trim the bullets you loaded into the Henderson trimmed brass, and now that you don’t have the Giraud do you have a different tool for meplat trimming or is meplat trimming not a part of your process?

    • @FClassJohn
      @FClassJohn  6 месяцев назад

      I did try trimming bullets on the Giraud for a little while and I've trimmed on other systems as well but honestly it's just not part of my process right now. I only point.

  • @TheSpeza88
    @TheSpeza88 2 года назад +1

    Would love the Henderson but the adjustment screw to set the cartridges is a little draw back. Giruad is my preference but will not be cheap getting it to Australia

    • @FClassJohn
      @FClassJohn  2 года назад

      Either way is a good choice but seriously don't let that screw deter you. It's actually way more accurate to adjust than you'd expect.

  • @jacuzzi7
    @jacuzzi7 8 месяцев назад

    Unfortunately Henderson deosn`t make sped adjustable version anymore. It is constant 1700rpm motor available only.
    Was thinking if you just debur brass lower rpm would ne better.
    In that case Giaurd might be better option, but driver/seating die isn1 great.
    Is anyone knows where I can get something similar as John has ? Just want upgrade factory one comes with Giaurd.

  • @10hunterLab
    @10hunterLab 2 года назад

    Maybe I missed it, but why didn't you measure both batches the same way? You are measuring the case overall length, right? Why do you use a different method of measurement? The seating pressure measurement using the AMP press may not be reliable when doing a direct comparison. This is because the cutter blades of the respective trimmers can be adjusted to different angles causing measurement variability. I've tried both trimmers and have experienced this. Adjusting the blades does result in different in seating pressure.

  • @Carney556
    @Carney556 2 года назад +1

    I’m curious if the pilot on the Henderson cutter is leaving marks on the inside of the neck.
    I use to use a RCBS trimmer that used the same style shell holder and piloted cutter, I also tried their three way cutter and both left marks inside the neck.

    • @ajgraf122
      @ajgraf122 Год назад

      Depends on whether or not you are expanding the case mouths.

    • @Carney556
      @Carney556 Год назад +1

      @@ajgraf122 I now own a Henderson and love it! .308 cases are FL sized in a SAC die with a .3065 expander and there are no marks left on the inside of the necks. I have 1000 cases through this trimmer with no issues.

    • @ajgraf122
      @ajgraf122 Год назад

      @@Carney556 Absolutely love mine. The biggest single time saving reloading device I have.

  • @easymoney1776
    @easymoney1776 2 года назад

    Would love to see a head to head with the dillon rt1500.

    • @FClassJohn
      @FClassJohn  2 года назад

      I’ve owned one but it’s really not a fair comparison because the Dillon is basically an end mill so you still have to chamfer and deburr some other way. Whereas the Henderson and Giraud both trim chamfer and debur all at once.

  • @mistyrkool7625
    @mistyrkool7625 5 месяцев назад

    I noticed your reloading room confession guys all have and swear by the Giraud. I think Erik mentioned preferring the Henderson...

    • @FClassJohn
      @FClassJohn  5 месяцев назад +1

      Erik uses the Giraud. Me personally I prefer the Henderson but they’re both great units. Just different.

  • @lorenkrug
    @lorenkrug 2 года назад

    Does the Henderson have an expander mandrel? Amazing if it did expanding too. Not sure how’s that work when spinning

    • @FClassJohn
      @FClassJohn  2 года назад

      No, there’s no expanding man roll. The only force applied is with your hand and that would never work properly to expand anything. You need to make sure you expand Before trimming so that it fits properly.

    • @lorenkrug
      @lorenkrug 2 года назад

      Makes sense Thanks

  • @tomkasparek1436
    @tomkasparek1436 Год назад

    I have arthritis and bad thumb pain. Would someone please comment which trimmer is better? Thanks much

    • @FClassJohn
      @FClassJohn  Год назад

      With my hands always hurting I've found the Henderson was easier and more comfortable to use but everyone's idea of comfort may be different.

  • @luckyshotammunitiongunsllc2369
    @luckyshotammunitiongunsllc2369 2 года назад

    Brass size has alot to do with what one you buy too.. 556 or 300 blackout kills the fingers after a while.. guess what on i purchased lol

  • @Longshothawk
    @Longshothawk 2 года назад +1

    Is the chamfer and demurred picture similar to the emperors new clothes??

    • @FClassJohn
      @FClassJohn  2 года назад

      Oops, OMG I totally forgot to insert those pics. Guess I'll have to make a new video showing that. I'm so sorry. 😬

  • @lennybates1368
    @lennybates1368 10 месяцев назад

    Where do you get your Die clicker?

    • @FClassJohn
      @FClassJohn  9 месяцев назад

      Here's a video I did on it ruclips.net/video/fqX4-zko32E/видео.html and here's where to find it www.whiddengunworks.com/click-adjustable-sizer-die/

  • @hughtanner208
    @hughtanner208 2 года назад +1

    ultimate fabrication make one for the Henderson?

    • @FClassJohn
      @FClassJohn  2 года назад

      I don't use inline fab, so I'm not sure. Sorry

  • @jorgefigueroa7573
    @jorgefigueroa7573 Год назад

    Does the Henderson burr and chamfer at the same time it cuts, like the Giruad??

  • @leviolson
    @leviolson 9 месяцев назад

    As a new reloader... I'm wondering what is more important: 1. The measurement of brass OAL (Henderson) or 2. The measurement of the neck length (Giraud). It seems to me that the Henderson cutting the overall length would be pretty important if nothing else in terms of ability to verify accuracy.

    • @FClassJohn
      @FClassJohn  9 месяцев назад +1

      In the grand scheme of things as long as your sizing is consistent then either method will yield similar results.

  • @pipegang6497
    @pipegang6497 2 года назад

    Do you think the difference in the sound of the machines is because the Giraud is well used and the Henderson isn't?

    • @FClassJohn
      @FClassJohn  2 года назад +1

      No, it's been the same since day one.

  • @rob1135
    @rob1135 2 года назад +3

    Cool video John. Thanks. FYI, RUclips polluted your video with ads, including one for an anti-gun politician, Josh Gottheimer…

    • @FClassJohn
      @FClassJohn  2 года назад +4

      Son of a..... Sorry..

    • @rob1135
      @rob1135 2 года назад

      @@FClassJohn not your fault. No need to apologize

  • @pjhhermans
    @pjhhermans 2 года назад

    Long video is needed to explain it all, so don’t worry👍👍

    • @FClassJohn
      @FClassJohn  2 года назад

      Thank you, I appreciate that.

  • @feraltrafficcone4483
    @feraltrafficcone4483 2 месяца назад

    Giraud immediately wins for me, since they have the option to trim .416 Rigby, 8x57 Mauser, and other cartridges that imma use but Henderson cannot trim

    • @FClassJohn
      @FClassJohn  2 месяца назад

      Yep that's a totally valid decision point.

  • @anwarjacinto4782
    @anwarjacinto4782 2 года назад

    why would you measure the brass lengths using two different methods? You could of done base to neck measuring on the giraud trimmed brass, or used the same adapter to measure the henderson trimmed brass to have a consistency on the measuring methods.... that's just adding an inconsistency on your measuring method, hence only hurting when trying to compare overall trimming lengths or differences of

    • @FClassJohn
      @FClassJohn  2 года назад +1

      The reason I used two different methods is that each one cuts using a different process. I measured overall length because that’s how the Henderson trims and I measured off the shoulder because that is how the Giraud trims.

  • @grabbabitewelfed1641
    @grabbabitewelfed1641 Год назад

    What do you think about Frankford Arsenals case trimmer / case preper, i find mine is pretty consistent, ive had it for 13 years, it uses the sholder, but you can adjust the fit to where theres very little if any play, i like your video, i believe i like the Henderson better than the Giraud.👍✌️

    • @FClassJohn
      @FClassJohn  Год назад

      Thank you and I'm glad you liked the video. I'm sorry but I've never used the FA trimmer although a friend of mine used one for a while before upgrading to the Giraud. He liked it and felt it worked well similar to your experiences so it sounds like it could definitely work if it fits your needs.

  • @billy19461
    @billy19461 2 года назад

    What is the difference between your sighters and your other ammunition? Strictly a beginner.

    • @FClassJohn
      @FClassJohn  2 года назад +2

      There's basically three levels of ammo at a match. Blow-offs, which are round that have bad bullets or something just wasn't right but they work fine for fouling a barrel. Sighters are bullets that are just about perfect but I don't want to shoot for record so they are used to get the gun sighted it. Record rounds are as perfect as possible.

    • @billy19461
      @billy19461 2 года назад

      @@FClassJohn Thank You!

    • @FClassJohn
      @FClassJohn  2 года назад

      @@billy19461 No problem

  • @taylor2629
    @taylor2629 2 года назад

    The one that was 4 1/2 to 5 thou was in the negative look at the video again lol

  • @mckimmym
    @mckimmym 2 года назад

    How does the Lee power trim stack up to these?

    • @FClassJohn
      @FClassJohn  2 года назад

      I'm sorry but I haven't used the Lee.

    • @mckimmym
      @mckimmym 2 года назад

      @@FClassJohn it’d be fun to see how a sub $50 dollar trimmer compares in your analysis.

    • @FClassJohn
      @FClassJohn  2 года назад

      @@mckimmym To be fair I have no interest in testing manual trimmers and the such but I did evaluate a great trimmer that is just over $100 and I liked it a lot. ruclips.net/video/BHbi-UKPnsQ/видео.html