Changing neck diameter

[phil744]

I have a 6XC and a 6mm Dasher barrel, and the tools to remove the barrels from their actions. Both barrels have .268 diameter necks. Can I purchase/rent a hand operated/turned,no lathe) reamer that will cut ONLY the neck diameter. Going from .268 to a no-turn .271 or .272 diameter...with reasonable accuracy. Who offers such a tool? Is this idea/concept way to 'messed up' to even consider. Thanks

 

[butchlambert]

I think that I would pay a smith to run another reamer into the chamber. Cheaper than ruining a good barrel.
Butch

 

[spclark]

What you want is a neck reamer, intended to cut only the neck diameter of an existing chamber.

They can be turned manually - in the hands of a skilled handler - but if you're not familiar with their operation you stand a 90% chance of ruining the chamber.

Any of the popular companies that make and sell chamber reamers can provide them to you: here's one:

http://www.pacifictoolandgauge.com/products/reamers/necknthroat.htm