WSnyder
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If you want to pre bore then you drill. In that instance when you drill you do not care if it is not centered because that is why you bore
What's your favorite way to dial in a barrel?
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ELR LVR
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Ok, I hear yaIf you want to pre bore then you drill. In that instance when you drill you do not care if it is not centered because that is why you bore
and yes I am using my reamer as the drill bit.
so then how much does it cost for the special boring bar that is small enough to fit but wont flex and cause any chatter?
compared to the cost of a new finish reamer?
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Considering the finish reamer is doing everything needed, ...........repeatedly without dulling or chipping.
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Again, not arguing and not trying to beat a dead horse or vote on my method vs yours
What I'm trying to gather is, I am open to learning more...
How will my chambers come out any "Better" by adding in these extra steps
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LVLAaron
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30 bucks maybe?
ELR LVR
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What?
I thought guys were using like a $250 custom solid carbide boring bar for that.
Which is why I was like "Whatever I'll just buy another reamer if need be"
I have an 8mm small boring bar but I wouldnt think it would bore chamber depth without flexing
Ok then, I will investigate this more
Thanks man
LVLAaron
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There's a pretty good supply of Micro 100 brand stuff on fleabay. They're nicer but that accupro will do hundreds of chambers.
ELR LVR
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Awesome, thats the ticket.
I was thinking some Kennametal Nasa thing.
Speaking of which, I saw a Kennemetal "Chamber Reamer" on ebay
it was pricey like $400
But never knew Kennametal was into making of all things ....chamber reamers?
Anybody else seen or used one of theirs?
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I was thinking some Kennametal Nasa thing.
Speaking of which, I saw a Kennemetal "Chamber Reamer" on ebay
it was pricey like $400
But never knew Kennametal was into making of all things ....chamber reamers?
Anybody else seen or used one of theirs?
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Those Micro100 tools are awesome
Recently got a small helical boring bar and it’s really nice.
ELR LVR
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I know it's your personal property to do what you want with including using it as an end mill if you want but
thats just not allowed
RICK SMITH
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WSnyder
Silver $$ Contributor
I posted up my 1/4" Circle Machine carbide that used to be had for a good price (bar free with purchase of 10 inserts) but is now ~$250. Aaron posted up an import Circle clone for much less. Not sure what thread it was in.
ELR LVR
Silver $$ Contributor
Copy that,
One more "QUALITY" reamer company would be nice to help possibly reduce wait times
Kennametal makes nice tooling, so I'm sure their reamers would be gems
ELR LVR
Silver $$ Contributor
Yes it might have been your post where I got that price from, I remember the posting
Good info but $26 is more to my liking if it performs the same... lol
Sniperhandle
Silver $$ Contributor
I saw that too, The guy selling it didn't list whether or not it's carbide or HSS, At that price I wasn't going to waste his time asking, The pilots looked goofy too, No thanks.
ELR LVR
Silver $$ Contributor
Yeah that reamer was way too pricey for just a .308
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As for the pilot, I have one carbide reamer with a spiraled pilot
I imagine the reason is: being useful for using with a flush system
otherwise no need
LVLAaron
Gold $$ Contributor
They're carbide. I have a data sheet somewhere. They still aren't on their website.
WSnyder
Silver $$ Contributor
Those that Aaron listed above are specialized and best for small chambers like a PPC.
A 1/4"/6mm indexable carbide shank tool would likely serve you better for larger cartridges. Also shown are polished inserts for aluminum that work great on steel. I think this is more what Aaron was referencing he'd used in the past. @LVLAaron comments?
Sniperhandle
Silver $$ Contributor
Yeah those polished alum inserts are great for 416.
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