Anybody using one of these? How do you like it? Considering picking one up and am interested in any feed back.
Thanks,
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RCBS Neck Turner
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Re: RCBS Neck Turner
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 427Cobra</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Get a K&M, better unit all together, even better would be a Sinclair 4000 or RW Hart, or the best a Nelson Pumpkin neck turner</div></div>
+1 for K&M, I bought one and absolutly love it. I then bought the pilot for my 308 and 270WSM.
Well worth the $78.00
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 427Cobra</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Get a K&M, better unit all together, even better would be a Sinclair 4000 or RW Hart, or the best a Nelson Pumpkin neck turner</div></div>
+1 for K&M, I bought one and absolutly love it. I then bought the pilot for my 308 and 270WSM.
Well worth the $78.00
Re: RCBS Neck Turner
I haven't used the K&M. I have two RCBSs. I got the hand crank model when I bough tmy kit in 97 or 98. This summer I bought the powered unit with .223 and .308 three way cutters. It's not much faster than the hand, maybe 3 shells aminute instead of 2 1/2. It is much easier to use since you don't have to crank. With the three way cutter you don't have to chamfer either so that cuts out that step and the time involved.
I haven't used the K&M. I have two RCBSs. I got the hand crank model when I bough tmy kit in 97 or 98. This summer I bought the powered unit with .223 and .308 three way cutters. It's not much faster than the hand, maybe 3 shells aminute instead of 2 1/2. It is much easier to use since you don't have to crank. With the three way cutter you don't have to chamfer either so that cuts out that step and the time involved.
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I stopped using the hand held chamfer cutter after I went wih the three way cutter on the RCBS.
I stopped using the hand held chamfer cutter after I went wih the three way cutter on the RCBS.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Gunsnjeeps</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I stopped using the hand held chamfer cutter after I went wih the three way cutter on the RCBS. </div></div>
we are talking about neck turning tools not case trimming and chamferring
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Gunsnjeeps</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I stopped using the hand held chamfer cutter after I went wih the three way cutter on the RCBS. </div></div>
we are talking about neck turning tools not case trimming and chamferring
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So, how do you like the 3 way set up? Would you do it again, or take a different route?
Thanks,
So, how do you like the 3 way set up? Would you do it again, or take a different route?
Thanks,
Re: RCBS Neck Turner
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: jpretle</div><div class="ubbcode-body">So, how do you like the 3 way set up? Would you do it again, or take a different route?
Thanks, </div></div>
I would buy a Giraud again in a heart beat
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: jpretle</div><div class="ubbcode-body">So, how do you like the 3 way set up? Would you do it again, or take a different route?
Thanks, </div></div>
I would buy a Giraud again in a heart beat
Re: RCBS Neck Turner
If I was serious about neck turning,I would buy a more expensive tool.The K&M or the Sinclair are both good.Forrester makes a good one for less money,but the adjustments are easier to repeat on the more expensive tools. Pete
If I was serious about neck turning,I would buy a more expensive tool.The K&M or the Sinclair are both good.Forrester makes a good one for less money,but the adjustments are easier to repeat on the more expensive tools. Pete
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I use the RCBS unit and it's good. The only real problem I have is the case holder thing often slips--I've thinned the mandrel as much as I dare, which means that if there's no case lube left inside the necks they resist being turned.
My current plan is to get through all my cases and then think about selling it. My rifle just doesn't seem to care about uniforming necks. Got a first-round hit last time at 600 on a 10 inch wide by 17 inch tall steel target, 3 mph wind, hit within 4 inches of the center, so I'm happy enough.
The unit is easy enough to work, no sharp edges, comfortable and all that. The zero-able index on cutting depth is good, but adjusting the mandrel in or out throws it off. Get the mandrel depth down first, THEN zero and set it up. I would prefer the mandrels be threaded into the housing, with a jam nut to lock it in place, so things tend to stay centered. The slide in and set screw setup is inconsistent with the rest of its precision characteristics.
I use the RCBS unit and it's good. The only real problem I have is the case holder thing often slips--I've thinned the mandrel as much as I dare, which means that if there's no case lube left inside the necks they resist being turned.
My current plan is to get through all my cases and then think about selling it. My rifle just doesn't seem to care about uniforming necks. Got a first-round hit last time at 600 on a 10 inch wide by 17 inch tall steel target, 3 mph wind, hit within 4 inches of the center, so I'm happy enough.
The unit is easy enough to work, no sharp edges, comfortable and all that. The zero-able index on cutting depth is good, but adjusting the mandrel in or out throws it off. Get the mandrel depth down first, THEN zero and set it up. I would prefer the mandrels be threaded into the housing, with a jam nut to lock it in place, so things tend to stay centered. The slide in and set screw setup is inconsistent with the rest of its precision characteristics.
