Neck Turning

[N21911S]

I've never had the need to neck turn brass until now. So, which set up should I buy? There are so many choices, and I don't have any experience with any of them. Thanks, Bill

 

[Straightshooter1]

I've never had the need to neck turn brass until now. So, which set up should I buy? There are so many choices, and I don't have any experience with any of them. Thanks, Bill

I have both the Sinclair neck turning tool as well as the PMA tool. There are other good ones too, but I feel the PMA would be a good choice for you as it's good quality and is designed for making easy adjustments.

Neck Turning Equipment - Neck Turning Tools - PMA Tool

www.pmatool.com

 

[jackieschmidt]

What case are you turning, and what is the intended purpose.

Neck turners are like a lot of stuff in shooting.
You can go from a simple little hand held to engineering marvels.

The thing is, if you follow the directions, the end product is the same.

 

[Clancy]

PMA is the point of diminishing returns. You can spend 10 times that much and not get anything better.

Even the Sinclair units are good, just harder to adjust.

 

[michaeljp65]

21st Century or PMA, i like the 21st with their lathe type set up.

 

[kyotekiller25]

Don't mean to hijack the thread as I'm in a similar situation, but does anyone offer a neck turning service? I have a box of Lapua 300 WM cases that I want to use for my 7-300, but the necks are to thick. Don't want to invest in the tool since it's the only time I'll ever use it. If I cant find anyone, they're going to be for sale soon.

 

[Sandstorm]

@kyotekiller25
You could try Darrell ( DJ@djbrass.com )
Dont know if he is taking new customers however....but worth a shot

 

[bks22345]

I just did a fair amount of research on the topic for a new cartridge and ended up ordering the K+M. I wanted the PMA, but for a 40 degree shoulder they only offer the “short neck” version which supposedly can only accommodate a .25” neck.

 

[SeabeeKen]

I prefer my K&M over the others I've tried. Didn't care for the 21st century unit at all

 

[kyotekiller25]

@kyotekiller25
You could try Darrell ( DJ@djbrass.com )
Dont know if he is taking new customers however....but worth a shot

Thank you. I'll give him a holler!

 

[JEFFPPC]

PMA hands down.

 

[222Jim]

What case are you turning, and what is the intended purpose.

Neck turners are like a lot of stuff in shooting.
You can go from a simple little hand held to engineering marvels.

The thing is, if you follow the directions, the end product is the

I've never had the need to neck turn brass until now. So, which set up should I buy? There are so many choices, and I don't have any experience with any of them. Thanks, Bill

 

[222Jim]

If you're going to do it right, you also need a ball micrometer. Your regular calipers won't be up to it.

That of course raises another question. Whose ball micrometer? I use a digital Mitutoyo, but there are many options.

 

[N21911S]

What case are you turning, and what is the intended purpose.

Neck turners are like a lot of stuff in shooting.
You can go from a simple little hand held to engineering marvels.

The thing is, if you follow the directions, the end product is the same.

I'm just entering the 30BR business, for informal club score shooting bench rest. I'm thinking ADG 6BR brass expanded in a .332" neck. I have the unchambered barrel and I'm also have questions about the chamber I need. Thanks, Bill

 

[N21911S]

If you're going to do it right, you also need a ball micrometer. Your regular calipers won't be up to it.

That of course raises another question. Whose ball micrometer? I use a digital Mitutoyo, but there are many options.

I'm good there, I have an analog Mitutoyo tubing mike.

 

[HTSmith]

If you're going to do it right, you also need a ball micrometer. Your regular calipers won't be up to it.

That of course raises another question. Whose ball micrometer? I use a digital Mitutoyo, but there are many options.

Good to have them for sure, but the ultimate measurement is across the neck with your preferred bullet seated

 

[SKWERLZ]

I really like the 21st century tool with the profiled cutters.

 

[222Jim]

I really like the 21st century tool with the profiled cutters.

I agree, although I haven't tried anything else. But their profiled cutters do allow you to turn the neck right to the shoulder.

 

[AlNyhus]

Good to have them for sure, but the ultimate measurement is across the neck with your preferred bullet seated

This ^^^^^^^ -Al

 

[ricco1949]

I use K&M's and grind the cutter to shoulder angle plus 2° using an electronic level to set the grinder deck.