Cheaper chamber job for a non-comp rifle

[centershot]

Why would a person use a fixed pilot rather than a live pilot?

 

[spclark]

Hes talking about the misconception that a reamer live pilot will straighten up a bad setup

Recipe for an oversize chamber right there, even if it DOES end up mostly round...

 

[TAJ45]

"MOSTLY round" . . . I love it. Almost like almost pregnant.

 

[msalm]

Why would a person use a fixed pilot rather than a live pilot?

Why not??? If the bore is dialed in properly, chamber drilled and pre-bored so the reamer has two centering contacts for INITIAL alignment, the bushing isn’t that critical. I’ve used both and not noticed an iota of difference.

 

[Alex Wheeler]

Most of the time I dont use a pilot at all.

 

[butchlambert]

Set up properly a bushing is superfluous.

 

[Evan]

On one hand I might be paranoid and judgmental based on price. On the other hand it’s premium equipment so it might be foolish to cheap out on the chambering.

Thoughts?

Does the fellow have some references? Another question: how pissed will you be if he trashes your reamer?

I'd possibly lean towards finding a less expensive barrel to send him and see how it works out. Keep the brux on the shelf for later.

 

[dgeesaman]

Does the fellow have some references? Another question: how pissed will you be if he trashes your reamer?

I'd possibly lean towards finding a less expensive barrel to send him and see how it works out. Keep the brux on the shelf for later.

I’ve chosen to use a different Smith for this chambering.

Its not that I expect it will go poorly, but the chance of such things will be smaller with a different gunsmith.

 

[Stan Taylor]

I ain't prejudiced I will fit an chamber about any of the top barrel manufacturers if you're providing a barrel.LOL