Need a better way to Chamfer Necks!!

[Lightload]

I load four cartridges. Have a dedicated Forster case trimmer for each one. Each trimmer has a three in one unit in place. Once they are set, I never change them.
Pick up the Forster trimmers for cheap on eBay and the three in ones are $69. Ain't at all that expensive if you add one cartridge at a time. And once you're done, you're done!

 

[Brians356]

I turn the case rather than the chamfer tool, using the chuckable stud and shell holder which are part of Lee cartridge-specific case trimmers, the standard LE Wilson chamferer, and a cordless screwdriver. I also use this spin setup to clean necks with steel wool, and, yes, to actually trim cases using the Lee cutter.
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[AKShooter]

Thanks guys. If nothing else I like the idea of some mechanical power. Have a 223 three way. But since I just have one trimmer I haven't set it up. Looks like I should. But the case centers look good too. Mainly shoot .224, .264 and .30. With 5 between the three.

 

[Brians356]

Here's an older post pointing to the two Lee parts I use:

http://forum.accurateshooter.com/threads/who-makes-this-tool.3897414/page-2#post-36731916

Here's the rechargeable screwdriver I use:

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Black-Decker-2.4V-Direct-Plug-Screwdriver/10779759

I forgot to mention I also use this case spin setup with a cordless screwdriver to anneal cases over a small butane torch. Very handy.
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[Richard Coody]

The way i see it. Many with these power chamfer setups over chamfer.

I just hand chamfer. All you want to do really is debur and put a light chamfer on the mouth of.the case. Then smooth it up with a scotchbrite pad.

Of course i am not chamfering 100's of cases either.

 

[Brians356]

The way i see it. Many with these power chamfer setups over chamfer.

I just hand chamfer. All you want to do really is debur and put a light chamfer on the mouth of.the case. Then smooth it up with a scotchbrite pad.

Yes, it's easy to over chamfer. It takes a light touch, and a short time engaged with the cutter. My screwdriver turns fairly slow, about 3 revs/second, and since I'm holding the driver in one hand and the Wilson cutter in the other, I get a good feel for the engagement, and can control both pressure and entry angle quite well, plus I can position for a perfect view of the action. Having a bench-top station with the cutter pointing at the ceiling would not provide me the same feel, control, or view.
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[Sheldon N]

Lyman case prep center here. Clean primer pockets, debur, champfer and brush neck every firing. Takes maybe 6-8 minutes to burn through 100 cases. Two handed approach, I start cleaning the primer pocket on one case when doing the final brushing on the previous case with the other hand and putting it in the case bin. Just a quick light touch to take off any dings from tumbling the media out of the brass in the Dillon rotary media separator.

 

[Rsadams]

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.


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That's the one that comes with the lyman case prep station and it cuts fast...

 

[Zero333]

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

I have a handful of these and have never though of using them for deburring brass. I have 300 pcs of 223 to do this weekend so I'll give it a shot !

Thanks for the idea.

 

[savagedasher]

Champher on a cas need to be the same on every case. It effect neck tension and seating pressure .
3 way cutter is the best I have found .
Larry

 

[comagutsa]

I load four cartridges. Have a dedicated Forster case trimmer for each one. Each trimmer has a three in one unit in place. Once they are set, I never change them.
Pick up the Forster trimmers for cheap on eBay and the three in ones are $69. Ain't at all that expensive if you add one cartridge at a time. And once you're done, you're done!

i also been using the 3in1 cutter for about 4 years now .. great bit of gear and you cant over champher

 

[Richard Coody]

i also been using the 3in1 cutter for about 4 years now .. great bit of gear and you cant over champher

I chamfer at every reload. I seldom trim

 

[comagutsa]

I chamfer at every reload. I seldom trim

i do it all in one so everything is the same every time ..easy as , 6BR and 6BRX cases rarely grow to trim but i always run them through anyway

 

[South Pender]

The problem I see with chamfering is in keeping the chamfering tool exactly in line with the case mouth. I do the chamfering as a separate hand operation, and I've used the inexpensive Wilson hand-held tool for years, but I have to work at keeping it properly aligned. Sinclair has a tool by Redding (link below) that would seem to help in this regard, with it's pilot rod. However, the rod comes in only one size--with an OD to work in a .22 neck--and the tool is positioned via the pin through the flashhole. I think a better tool--one that would align more perfectly--would be one with interchangeable rods for different bullet diameters, with ODs just a little less than the inside diameter of the necks.

http://www.sinclairintl.com/reloadi...mfering/piloted-deburring-tool-prod85936.aspx

 

[fgregorio]

Have you considered the Lee deluxe trimmer? It works from a die and it has been extremely consistent for me provided I use the hand crank and not the power drill. It makes a very nice and simmetrical inside and out chamfer.

 

[Lightload]

I chamfer at every reload. I seldom trim

I run my cases thru the Forster 3 in 1 at every reloading. Takes mere seconds and all the cases are exactly the same. The cuts are controlled by the stops on the trimmer and cutter. Most times, very little metal is removed and in the end, all the cases are the same length and the chamfers are identical. Easy-peasey.

 

[mudduck]

I just bought the new little crow tool because I'm a tight ass and not whating to spend the money on a power type unit. It works great, now only one hand gets cramped up not two!!

 

[Brians356]

I just bought the new little crow tool because I'm a tight ass and not whating to spend the money on a power type unit. It works great, now only one hand gets cramped up not two!!

Does that tool chamfer?
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[wedgy]

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

Seeing this made me realize that for some reason I never put my flash hole uniformer in here and have been doing it by hand when I could be letting RCBS case station do the work.

 

[Martin52]

The Forster 3 in 1 attachment looks good, has anyone tried to use it with a Wilson trimmer ? The Forster 3 in 1 trimmer/cutter head fits a 0.500 cutter shaft whereas the Wilson cutter shaft is 0.490 - so a bit of work to fit it - but if the 3-1 unit has sufficient clearance on the Wilson it might just work. Just wondering whether anyone has done this yet.