Forster trimmer outside neck turning

[BenPerfected]

BenPerfected said:
Joe,
I use a hybrid of your combination. Let's say your finished neck target is .0120. My set up would be to set the Gracey Neck Shaver to cut to .0122 and feed them as fast as I can go. You can probably trim somewhere in the range of 10-12+ cases a min. I then move to the Forster lathe that is permanently set at .012 and power it with an cordless Hitachi angled drill at low speed...400 RPM? This first pass using the Forster (using a drop of heavy oil) is made pretty fast and it comes out close but slightly over target due to the large fast cut. Now, with the case still in the lathe I add another drop of oil and make the final pass thru the lathe that takes the neck exactly to my target. In this example, the cases would be of .0120-0121.
Ben

Hi Ben,
I'm kind of lazy when it comes to reloading. I shoot F-TR and I like to shoot. I reload because I have to not because I like to. My process has expanded to 22 steps with virgin brass and 19 steps with once fired brass. I'm getting ready to expand it even more because I'm going to start pointing bullets. But you gotta remember that once you get to 1/4 MOA ammo the biggest challenge is the environmental factors.

Like you, I do turn my cases around .012-.0123. I don't believe more precision neck turning will improve my shooting, at this point what gives me fits is the wind. This past Sunday we had a 600 yard match and I scored a 199-10X on one match when the wind was constant. The next match when the wind started switching I scored a 192-3X. Instead of spending more time on reloading I'm spending more time at the range practicing reading wind. That's where my biggest challenge is.

The only reason I'm adding tipping is because I have been told by reliable people (and I hope ) it will make a difference on target because of the improved BC.

Kindest regards,

Joe

By the way, the Hornady neck turning tool allows we to turn virgin Lapua brass (.0145-.016) down to .012 in one pass. That impressed the heck out of me.

Joe, time for a new toy, I am going to try the Hornady turner, good feedback.
Ben

 

[Vmax97]

I know you specifically asked about the Forster tool, but I just responded to another thread on neck turning on this site. If you find it irrelevant please disregard it. Here what I said:

Joe, Great info regarding neck turning. I am curious about your thoughts on the Hornady assuming you did get it. I am looking at both the Hornady and the 21st century neck turning units.

 

[Vmax97]

Joe, time for a new toy, I am going to try the Hornady turner, good feedback.
Ben

Ben, what are your thoughts on the Hornady neck turning system? Are you still using it?

 

[Murray Brook]

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[Brians356]

Ben, what are your thoughts on the Hornady neck turning system? Are you still using it?

Here are my thoughts (pardon the intrusion):

http://forum.accurateshooter.com/th...ck-turning-lathe.3891366/page-2#post-36730171
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[Pawnee Bill]

I don't currently do any neck turning, but I have been looking to get into it. I've read up on some of the popular tools/systems, but haven't seen anything regarding Forster's trimmer mounted outside neck turning setup. Since I have the trimmer it seems like this would be an easy, affordable way to get started. Does anyone have input or experience with this system?

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/154104/forster-original-power-case-trimmer-outside-neck-turner

The Forster outside neck turner is a Rube Goldberg POS. I threw mine away. Go with 21st Century.

 

[Vmax97]

The Forster outside neck turner is a Rube Goldberg POS. I threw mine away. Go with 21st Century.

I was lucky enough to be able to return mine and buy the 21st century. The kicker for me was when I saw someone mount the K&M in a vice, I figured the lathe style of 21st Cent Shooters was the the way to go.

 

[243winxb]

My vintage Lyman works for me.
But its now discontinued. Could be a clue , no one buys the Lyman types?