Chamber Reamer specs for F/TR

[Travelor]

I am at the start of a full-on custom build of a F/TR gun in 308. I want to shoot the 175 gr SMK and to be able to seat the bullet so that the major diameter is right at the bottom of the neck. Also, want the chamber to be tight enough so that I have to turn the Lapua case necks a bit.

Anyone have a chamber reamer spec for this? I have used Pacific Tool and Gage before for reamers and really like them and Dave Kiff. I see on their web sight they have a reamer described as a 308 M118 chamber

I know I can call Pacific, but thought someone here might have some information.

George

 

[Steve Blair]

I just had a reamer ground by Dave for the same purpose but intended for Berger 210 BT-LR. It appears that a .120 freebore and 1½° throat should put the 175 SMK bullet base at .300". Talk to Dave and see what he says.