03-A3 reamer 30-06

[carlsbad]

I have a job to rebarrel an 03A3. I'm not terribly knowledgeable on classic military rifles. Customer bought a short chambered barrel. I don't have a 30-06 reamer. What design chamber reamer would be appropriate to finish the chamber?

thanks,
Jerry

 

[JLT]

This one is a SAAMI spec reamer: http://pacifictoolandgauge.com/30-c...amers/437-30-06-springfield-saami-reamer.html

Any .30-'06 finish reamer will do for a short-chambered barrel. Does the customer have any specifics in mind with regard to free bore, throat length, etc.?

 

[akajun]

you want to use a pull through reamer from Manson. Its cut to shoot everything from 150gr ball to 175 sierra's. I ve done dozens with mine, they all shoot like hammers.

 

[carlsbad]

He doesn't want anything special. So I'm thinking SAAMI or something similar. Whatever I can find or borrow unless someone in this thread says. "That would be just wrong. An 03-a3 should be chambered...."