Case neck turning tool recomendations
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Re: Case neck turning tool recomendations
I did pick the Forster HOT-100 Hand Operated Turner).
Why? It's simple and works well. It has a carbide cutter with a relieved corner to reduce damage to case shoulders. A micrometer "calibrated" adjustment screw. If the case necks are well fitted to the pilot and used correctly, it will uniform my necks to well under a thou of variation. And the price was quite reasonable!
IF I had a rifle with a tight neck chamber that was capabile of shooting in the ones I MIGHT consider a more expensive turner; I don't have that.
I did pick the Forster HOT-100 Hand Operated Turner).
Why? It's simple and works well. It has a carbide cutter with a relieved corner to reduce damage to case shoulders. A micrometer "calibrated" adjustment screw. If the case necks are well fitted to the pilot and used correctly, it will uniform my necks to well under a thou of variation. And the price was quite reasonable!
IF I had a rifle with a tight neck chamber that was capabile of shooting in the ones I MIGHT consider a more expensive turner; I don't have that.
Re: Case neck turning tool recomendations
If you have the money, the "Pumpkin Turner" is wonderful for sneaking up by the tenth.
I have 2 different Sinclairs units that both work fine if you understand how to set them.
No matter what... I don't do crank handles on neck turning tools.
If you have the money, the "Pumpkin Turner" is wonderful for sneaking up by the tenth.
I have 2 different Sinclairs units that both work fine if you understand how to set them.
No matter what... I don't do crank handles on neck turning tools.
Re: Case neck turning tool recomendations
You can never go wrong with any of Ken Markels tools!
K&M gets my vote!
Terry
You can never go wrong with any of Ken Markels tools!
K&M gets my vote!
Terry
Re: Case neck turning tool recomendations
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Victor N TN</div><div class="ubbcode-body">If you have the money, the "Pumpkin Turner" is wonderful for sneaking up by the tenth.
I have 2 different Sinclairs units that both work fine if you understand how to set them.
No matter what... I don't do crank handles on neck turning tools. </div></div>
Why no crank handles Vic and what do you use in place of?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Victor N TN</div><div class="ubbcode-body">If you have the money, the "Pumpkin Turner" is wonderful for sneaking up by the tenth.
I have 2 different Sinclairs units that both work fine if you understand how to set them.
No matter what... I don't do crank handles on neck turning tools. </div></div>
Why no crank handles Vic and what do you use in place of?
Re: Case neck turning tool recomendations
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Cigarcop</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Victor N TN</div><div class="ubbcode-body">If you have the money, the "Pumpkin Turner" is wonderful for sneaking up by the tenth.
I have 2 different Sinclairs units that both work fine if you understand how to set them.
No matter what... I don't do crank handles on neck turning tools. </div></div>
Why no crank handles Vic and what do you use in place of? </div></div>
I agree with Victor! No hand turning for me! K&M makes a unit that uses Lee Auto Prime shell holders! You put the brass in and screw the bottom up and it holds it in the turining unit! Place it in a drill and go to town!
Terry
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Cigarcop</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Victor N TN</div><div class="ubbcode-body">If you have the money, the "Pumpkin Turner" is wonderful for sneaking up by the tenth.
I have 2 different Sinclairs units that both work fine if you understand how to set them.
No matter what... I don't do crank handles on neck turning tools. </div></div>
Why no crank handles Vic and what do you use in place of? </div></div>
I agree with Victor! No hand turning for me! K&M makes a unit that uses Lee Auto Prime shell holders! You put the brass in and screw the bottom up and it holds it in the turining unit! Place it in a drill and go to town!
Terry
Re: Case neck turning tool recomendations
If you have a 1/2" KEYLESS chuck drill with a back gear (slow speed) you have all you need. Mine is a heavy duty DeWalt 18 volt. The keyless chuck will hold the cases as true if not better than any adapter. And it's a lot easier on your fingers. Be sure to keep the mandrel well lubed. Even if it's one of the carbide ones, They still need lube to stay cool.
I have used it up to 308 and 30-06 base cartridges. The chuck isn't big enough to do belted mag cases like the 300 Winmag. I have a 5/8" chuck. But I haven't tried to turn any Winmag cases.
If you have a 1/2" KEYLESS chuck drill with a back gear (slow speed) you have all you need. Mine is a heavy duty DeWalt 18 volt. The keyless chuck will hold the cases as true if not better than any adapter. And it's a lot easier on your fingers. Be sure to keep the mandrel well lubed. Even if it's one of the carbide ones, They still need lube to stay cool.
I have used it up to 308 and 30-06 base cartridges. The chuck isn't big enough to do belted mag cases like the 300 Winmag. I have a 5/8" chuck. But I haven't tried to turn any Winmag cases.
Re: Case neck turning tool recomendations
Good to know Vic, I'll give it a whirl...
suasponte....does the part that threads up and locks it in, go into the primer pocket??
Good to know Vic, I'll give it a whirl...
suasponte....does the part that threads up and locks it in, go into the primer pocket??
Re: Case neck turning tool recomendations
+ 1 for the k&m, I got mine last week, very pleased with results. They were out of stock on the case holder though, so I use an old Lee case holder from their cheap hand held case trimmer.
Works the same, and also has a 1/4" hex drive on it to put in a battery screwdriver
+ 1 for the k&m, I got mine last week, very pleased with results. They were out of stock on the case holder though, so I use an old Lee case holder from their cheap hand held case trimmer.
Works the same, and also has a 1/4" hex drive on it to put in a battery screwdriver
Re: Case neck turning tool recomendations
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Cigarcop</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Good to know Vic, I'll give it a whirl...
suasponte....does the part that threads up and locks it in, go into the primer pocket?? </div></div>
No, it does not go up into the primer pocket. It just pushes up on the base of the brass.
Hope it helps
Terry
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Cigarcop</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Good to know Vic, I'll give it a whirl...
suasponte....does the part that threads up and locks it in, go into the primer pocket?? </div></div>
No, it does not go up into the primer pocket. It just pushes up on the base of the brass.
Hope it helps
Terry
Re: Case neck turning tool recomendations
Pumpkin FTW!!! As for how to turn it, get the Lee 3 jaw chuck from midway with the drill adaptor, it is universal and will fit everything from 222-any magnum, and turn it in a drill or cordless screwdriver. Best $14 you will ever spend. It takes me 5 seconds to turn each case, including puting the case in the chuck and taking it off.
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Pumpkin FTW!!! As for how to turn it, get the Lee 3 jaw chuck from midway with the drill adaptor, it is universal and will fit everything from 222-any magnum, and turn it in a drill or cordless screwdriver. Best $14 you will ever spend. It takes me 5 seconds to turn each case, including puting the case in the chuck and taking it off.
http://www.midwayusa.com/viewproduct/?pr...m_campaign=9315
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