Neck Turning

[coldboreshot]

Sinclair NT1000's, carbide mandrels, carbide cutters, cordless- medium speed- pecil srewdriver/drill and case holder. AND, a quality cutting oil. I turn for 3 calibers so I have 3 Sinclairs, one for each. Every device requires set up so really no diiference when you have the appopriate tools to assiat. I just prefer to be a part if the mechanism that performs the task. Art over automation I guess.
Save all that extra money for practical gear that can improve your shooting. My thoughts.

 

[209jones]

I bought a 21st Century about 10 yrs ago, liked the selection of cutters, and versatility of it. I added calibers and then lathe base and then trimmer setup to it over about 7-8 yrs. Find it really easy to use, changeover on calibers and adjust as req'd. Wasn't necessary for my stuff, but found it educational on turning different brands of brass. Definitely like the 3way trimmer addition. Can't speak to other brands, other than I wouldn't touch the Hornady one, although the conversion kit for neck turning provides a reasonably nice .0001 dial gauge in it, relatively cheap, tossed the rest of the kit.

 

[Mark W]

I have 2 Sinclairs and PMA. As others have said, the end result is the same, but the Sinclair is harder to set. If you’re only turning one case and will set it and forget it, I would recommend the Sinclair.

 

[Shooter13]

I prefer my K&M over the others I've tried. Didn't care for the 21st century unit at all

Isn't it funny how we are all different and like different things? I love my 21st Century lathe, they could improve the cutter depth adjuster but that's about it.

 

[rkj1313]

21st Century for me

 

[gmr4]

I just did a fair amount of research on the topic for a new cartridge and ended up ordering the K+M. I wanted the PMA, but for a 40 degree shoulder they only offer the “short neck” version which supposedly can only accommodate a .25” neck.

I use the K&M. went all carbide and I use the fat holder.. its accurate and easy. I think many are just about alike……

 

[Cassidy]

N21911S - If your get a neck turner, also get a 1" ball mic and a mic holder to make it easier and quicker for our to measure case neck thickness. Also, to reduce accumulated heat on turner/cutter which increases the more material you cut off in one pass and may cause drift in the amount removed, consider getting two neck turners, one for cutting to within a few to several ten thousandths of an inch of your target neck thickness, then use the second turner to finish by cutting the remaining few ten-thousandths to obtain your intended neck thickness. Additionally, to reduce heat, in between turning place the turners on a 1" thick (2x3.5" or so) aluminum block; got mine on Amazon) set on a small sandwich freezer pack which I keep in the frig (not freezer). It takes only a few seconds on the block for the turner to cool down from warm to room temp or so. I take the turners temperature using and IR gun (also on Amazon). Keeping the turner temp fairly constant reduces or eliminates drift and allows turning to a pretty precise neck thickness. Others may have different approaches; this is what I do.

 

[Straightshooter1]

N21911S - If your get a neck turner, also get a 1" ball mic and a mic holder to make it easier and quicker for our to measure case neck thickness. Also, to reduce accumulated heat on turner/cutter which increases the more material you cut off in one pass and may cause drift in the amount removed, consider getting two neck turners, one for cutting to within a few to several ten thousandths of an inch of your target neck thickness, then use the second turner to finish by cutting the remaining few ten-thousandths to obtain your intended neck thickness. Additionally, to reduce heat, in between turning place the turners on a 1" thick (2x3.5" or so) aluminum block; got mine on Amazon) set on a small sandwich freezer pack which I keep in the frig (not freezer). It takes only a few seconds on the block for the turner to cool down from warm to room temp or so. I take the turners temperature using and IR gun (also on Amazon). Keeping the turner temp fairly constant reduces or eliminates drift and allows turning to a pretty precise neck thickness. Others may have different approaches; this is what I do.

Good advise ^^^^^^

And I would add . . . it's worth the price to be sure in getting cutters and mandrels that are carbide and that helps with any heat issues.

 

[WyleWD]

I use the K&M. went all carbide and I use the fat holder.. its accurate and easy. I think many are just about alike……

K&M here also. That "Ergo Holder" or fat holder (what ever it's called) is one very nice and handy accessory for turning necks...... especially if you've got a lot of them to do. Works as advertised is an understatement. JME WD

 

[M-61]

Don't mean to hijack the thread as I'm in a similar situation, but does anyone offer a neck turning service? I have a box of Lapua 300 WM cases that I want to use for my 7-300, but the necks are to thick. Don't want to invest in the tool since it's the only time I'll ever use it. If I cant find anyone, they're going to be for sale soon.

I probably have this name wrong but it’s a site member:
P1zombiekiller
Someone correct that please
Not a great name but his work, work ethic, and commutation is first class. This is not second hand referral. Or third. It’s me and I couldn’t have been more pleased. For a time due to health issues I couldn’t turn my own. Now I don’t bother. So easy to use him.

 

[kyotekiller25]

I tried the

I probably have this name wrong but it’s a site member:
P1zombiekiller
Someone correct that please
Not a great name but his work, work ethic, and commutation is first class. This is not second hand referral. Or third. It’s me and I couldn’t have been more pleased. For a time due to health issues I couldn’t turn my own. Now I don’t bother. So easy to use him.

Thank you! I tried emailing Darrel and apparently it's not a valid email address, so it never went through.

 

[DJSBRS]

Don't mean to hijack the thread as I'm in a similar situation, but does anyone offer a neck turning service? I have a box of Lapua 300 WM cases that I want to use for my 7-300, but the necks are to thick. Don't want to invest in the tool since it's the only time I'll ever use it. If I cant find anyone, they're going to be for sale soon.

I can take care of that for you.

DJ

DJ's Brass Service
205-461-4680

 

[DJSBRS]

I tried the

Thank you! I tried emailing Darrel and apparently it's not a valid email address, so it never went through.

You can contact me at 205-461-4680

 

[kyotekiller25]

You can contact me at 205-461-4680

Thank you sir. I'll be in contact soon!

 

[Chris Edmondson]

I've tried most, if not all of the neck turning tools, I like the 21st Century. Their cutters are the only ones I found that are easily adaptable to general purpose lathes, for those who find rabbit holes irresistible .