Need a better way to Chamfer Necks!!

[AKShooter]

I'm a experienced reloader, well, at least I've been doing it awhile. I anneal, most of my chambers are turned necks, etc. But what I hate is chamfering necks! Using the hand tools, Lyman I believe, and yes, should get new tools, getting a little dull. But I hate the inconsistency I'm getting. Sometimes you get a little more or less chamfer, sometimes there is some chatter, and I don't get it the same cases to case. Just looking for something cleaner and consistent.

I've looked into the Giraud, but I load 7 plus chambers, 223-375. Just looks a bit cost prohibitive. My main case trimmer is a RCBS, I've played with the three-way cutter on the 223, but its kind of a pain to get setup.

So whats others folks methods or equipment? Mine seems a bit barbaric, given all the brass prep, to then just hand ream them.

Any tips or links to a better system would be appreciated, Thanks

 

[Willie]

I like the K&M chamfer tool. It is adjustable for depth and is very repeatable, if necks are same I.D. It has a attached pin that goes thru flash hole to get concentric chamfer. It is a hand tool, so may not fit your search criteria.

 

[Roach]

It's probably not pro enough for the crowd here, but Ive used the Lyman case prep center for years. Clean primer pockets, uniform, chamfer, deburr.

 

[T-shooter]

I'm a experienced reloader, well, at least I've been doing it awhile. I anneal, most of my chambers are turned necks, etc. But what I hate is chamfering necks! Using the hand tools, Lyman I believe, and yes, should get new tools, getting a little dull. But I hate the inconsistency I'm getting. Sometimes you get a little more or less chamfer, sometimes there is some chatter, and I don't get it the same cases to case. Just looking for something cleaner and consistent.

I've looked into the Giraud, but I load 7 plus chambers, 223-375. Just looks a bit cost prohibitive. My main case trimmer is a RCBS, I've played with the three-way cutter on the 223, but its kind of a pain to get setup.

So whats others folks methods or equipment? Mine seems a bit barbaric, given all the brass prep, to then just hand ream them.

Any tips or links to a better system would be appreciated, Thanks

I use the RCBS VLD tool and haven't had any trouble, but it takes a light touch. I may have to check on the K&M tool, sounds good.

 

[Rsadams]

It's probably not pro enough for the crowd here, but Ive used the Lyman case prep center for years. Clean primer pockets, uniform, chamfer, deburr.

Love mine.. Iam not shooting the distance ALOT of people are ,mostly 300 and under but this thing is a hand saver... I just don't think I would go back to hand tools... The expense hand tools have there place for sure but for loading for range , hunting or bulk a prep center is so nice..

 

[Roach]

Love mine.. Iam not shooting the distance ALOT of people are ,mostly 300 and under but this thing is a hand saver... I just don't think I would go back to hand tools... The expense hand tools have there place for sure but for loading for range , hunting or bulk a prep center is so nice..

It works equally as well for distance. I like ringing steel at 1000+.

 

[AKShooter]

Yes, have looked at the motor stations. Maybe that's the way to go, Automatically does the turning, you have a visual index.... I think the key would be to find cutters with more flutes? Most outside are 2-3 flutes. That's the one that binds most often.

I have the K&M. Nice tool. I do use it, has and aggressive angle, I have it set for the trimmed 6.5 saum.

Good feedback! Load a bunch, anything that streamlines the process is good.

My time savers:

Finally went progressive for pistol. Would not do anything else

Hordany lock and load inserts are awesome.

For centerfire, dropping charges then grain dropping in a gempro. Faster than my charge master

Pin media for cleaning. But limited to 1 hour runs. Gets 90 percent, minimizes pinning.

Wish I had more. Lol

 

[ireload2]

Try a Zero flute or 1 flute 60 degree countersink. They never chatter.

Weldon, KEO, M A Ford, Severance and others produce similar countersinks that are the industry standard in machine shops all over the country.

 

[geraldgee]

I use a Lyman chamfer tool that I screw into a threaded hex spacer which drops into my cordless screwdriver. I can then chamfer while watching mindless TV. I use the lightest of pressure and let the tool do the work - I just want to knock off any edge that could mar the bullet jacket.

I use the same approach for deburring the OD but would sure like to find a better tool.

 

[Intheshop]

How easy the tool is to sharpen/touch up is my focus.

 

[P1ZombieKiller]

 

[alb]

I use a carbide chamfer tool made by Holland's. Midway carries them. Brass is as nothing to it, and I'm expecting to be dead long before it ever gets dull. Easy to use, comfortable in the hand, and produces a quality result.

 

[Lone Hunter]

I have never had a problem with the RCBS 3 way cutter. Once you set it up I don't have to touch it again. Run it on 22,25 and 30 cals. Getting ready to order a 6.5 also.

 

[Larryh128]

It works equally as well for distance. I like ringing steel at 1000+.

Bought 1 last year and mad that I didn't buy it years ago. A huge design improvement over some of the others.

 

[chuckshooter]

I can't live without this. so many options in one spot

 

[spclark]

I use a carbide chamfer tool made by Holland's. Midway carries them. Brass is as nothing to it, and I'm expecting to be dead long before it ever gets dull. Easy to use, comfortable in the hand, and produces a quality result.

Same here, no problems w/chatter or dulling & the handle's big enough to grip comfortably as well as long enough to keep straight when taking the wire edge off inside case necks.

For outside I'm still using the RCBS 'rocket ship' I got with my first Rockchucker. Bought a Redding after I dropped the RCBS & couldn't locate it but the Redding's so sharp I couldn't get results I liked so searched for - and found - that errant RCBS.

 

[fgregorio]

I'm a experienced reloader, well, at least I've been doing it awhile. I anneal, most of my chambers are turned necks, etc. But what I hate is chamfering necks! Using the hand tools, Lyman I believe, and yes, should get new tools, getting a little dull. But I hate the inconsistency I'm getting. Sometimes you get a little more or less chamfer, sometimes there is some chatter, and I don't get it the same cases to case. Just looking for something cleaner and consistent.

I've looked into the Giraud, but I load 7 plus chambers, 223-375. Just looks a bit cost prohibitive. My main case trimmer is a RCBS, I've played with the three-way cutter on the 223, but its kind of a pain to get setup.

So whats others folks methods or equipment? Mine seems a bit barbaric, given all the brass prep, to then just hand ream them.

Any tips or links to a better system would be appreciated, Thanks

Chamfering is inherently inconsistent. Try flaring using a Lee universal case mouth expander. In my hydro seater it starts registering a seating pressure from less than 5psi. Chamfering with a kn vld chamferer it starts registering at 15 psi. It also tightened my seating pressure spread by 4 fold.

 

[savagedasher]

What I did was simple I have a motor driven Rcbs case trimmer . I had my champfer tool ground to the angel I wanted . When I Trim I champfer Both the id and the od and trim all at the same time using a 3 way cutting head The cases are all the same .
Larry

 

[jlow]

I'm a experienced reloader, well, at least I've been doing it awhile. I anneal, most of my chambers are turned necks, etc. But what I hate is chamfering necks! Using the hand tools, Lyman I believe, and yes, should get new tools, getting a little dull. But I hate the inconsistency I'm getting. Sometimes you get a little more or less chamfer, sometimes there is some chatter, and I don't get it the same cases to case. Just looking for something cleaner and consistent.

I've looked into the Giraud, but I load 7 plus chambers, 223-375. Just looks a bit cost prohibitive. My main case trimmer is a RCBS, I've played with the three-way cutter on the 223, but its kind of a pain to get setup.

So whats others folks methods or equipment? Mine seems a bit barbaric, given all the brass prep, to then just hand ream them.

Any tips or links to a better system would be appreciated, Thanks

The more you shoot, the more you reload, the more reason to get a Giraud. If you only shoot a few of those calibers frequently, then you don't have a cost issue buying parts only for those, if you shoot all of them a lot and reload for them, that is precisely why you should buy a Giraud.

I was cheap for many years and did not buy one, that was my mistake.

 

[1lnbrdg]

I have one of these in a single-cut that works great. 3/8" works for .22 thru .308 cals.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000OBK28A/?tag=accuratescom-20