neck turning equipment

[greyspider56]

I’m going to try my hand at neck turning and wanted to know what you are using. Can’t afford an IDOD, so that’s not an option. Any recommendations are welcome.

Thanks
Mike

 

[TIMO]

I have K&M Precision that I use the most, have a Forster as well as several of the Sinclair base models. I like the K&M the best for the cartridges I neck turn.

Just my .02
Tim

 

[HTSmith]

Second time around I got K&M. Get the carbide its worth it.

 

[Bill Norris]

I’m going to try my hand at neck turning and wanted to know what you are using. Can’t afford an IDOD, so that’s not an option. Any recommendations are welcome.

Thanks
Mike

I have the older Hart version and the Forster as well. Both work really good. The trick to good turning outcome is the expander mandrel and fit of the brass to the turning mandrel. One tip I picked up some time ago is from Jack Neary, a World Class Hall Of Fame short range B R shooter is not expanding the neck until just prior to placing each piece of brass onto the turning mandrel so as to not allow the neck to begin contracting back before turning. The idea here is if it does then heat tends to start building as one continues thru the process and will cause differences in turned neck thickness.

 

[Mark611]

I use the Brownell's set up with carbide mandrels, I also use the LEE 3 jaw chuck I think it's called? and chuck it up in a drill to turn my necks, this is simple and inexpensive way to turn your necks, and it does an excellent job my 2ct

 

[quest450]

21st century neck turner is another good choice.

 

[jackieschmidt]

The simple truth is, if you use it correctly, nothing will turn necks better than a simple hand held neck turner and a T-Handle. Maybe as good, but not any better.

All of the other items you see on the Internet simply speed up the process.

Except the IDOD. life is complicated enough without having to deal with contraptions like that.

 

[LHSmith]

If it's not for a tight neck chamber I would avoid the hassle. It is a genuine PITA. I only do it because I have to for competition.

 

[Murray Brook]

@Bill Norris great info in your post but also agree with @LHSmith . If it isn't a tight chamber buy Laupa brass and avoid the hassle. JMO

 

[Bill Norris]

@Bill Norris great info in your post but also agree with @LHSmith . If it isn't a tight chamber buy Laupa brass and avoid the hassle. JMO

Agree 100% there too.

 

[Straightshooter1]

I’m going to try my hand at neck turning and wanted to know what you are using. Can’t afford an IDOD, so that’s not an option. Any recommendations are welcome.

Thanks
Mike

I started with a Sinclair neck turning kit and it's not particular easy to make adjustment. I found the PMA much, much easier and would recommend it.

Which ever tool you decide to go with, be sure to get one with a carbide mandrel and if it doesn't come with one, order one separately. The carbide will work for you much better than the steel ones. Also, a good case holder like this from 21st Century makes for easy gripping and ungripping the cases:

 

[PatMiles]

My 13X40 lathe does a super job of turning necks!

 

[jackieschmidt]

My 13X40 lathe does a super job of turning necks!

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[PatMiles]

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Jackie,
Your video was a huge help when I first started turning necks on my lathe.
Thanks!

 

[NZ_Fclass]

The Hornady just isn't bad. A decent job can be achieved with a good battery drill.

 

[JMayo]

Make make sure to get the mandrels and the cutter pilots at the same place. They do not inter change well .
Pma is what i got. After messing up with different parts.
I've a k&m riser that i don't use.. it's not worth the hassle of shipping.

 

[dgeesaman]

I’m going to try my hand at neck turning and wanted to know what you are using. Can’t afford an IDOD, so that’s not an option. Any recommendations are welcome.

Thanks
Mike

How many brass and how much material removal?

I do maybe fifty at a time and I skim mine just to clean up, maybe .002 / side. I have a K&M that worked great and a few PMA turners that are a little more convenient.

 

[AlNyhus]

For years, I turned necks with great results using multiple Sinclair setups. I've since converted to PMA stuff.

For the person new to neck turning, I'd recommend going right to PMA for a complete package for the calibers they're going to work with. Carbide mandrels are worth the $.

Good shootin' -Al

 

[Alex Wheeler]

All of the hand held tools will work. The key is getting a good snug fit on the mandrel and getting the cutter edge right. You dont want it too sharp. Definitely invest in carbide mandrels. keep the tool cool between cuts by laying it on a bag of frozen veggies. Its pretty easy to turn necks to where you can not measure .0001" of error. Snug fit, not too sharp, and consistent temp. Use a good clp for lube on every case.

 

[jobhopper66]

I'll add my 2 cents about the Sinclair neck turning tools. I started with them at least 25 years ago and they have served me well. As another member said they can be a little difficult to adjust. Having said that I have now have at least 6 early Sinclair neck turning tools that I have bought for pennies on the dollar and never change the adjustments on. I write on the tool with a Sharpie marker what they are set up for and just leave them alone. The PMA tools are very nice and I do have 1 of them as well. As a side note some of my Sinclair turners came from Allie Euber's estate so they are kind of special to me.