Need help identifying case neck turning machine or at least case holder.

[SHall]

I have a custom made neck turning machine I bought about 20 years ago. An older short range shooter I knew bought it for me at a match in NC or VA. I dont remember who made it, but it is high quality. It has a Bodine electric motor. I bought a PPC/BR and Mag. shell holder. What I need now is a .223 shellholder. Can someone identify this machine, or who made it so I can try and find a .223 shellholder that will fit it. Thank you, Samuel Hall

 

[Mulligan]

That looks like a good one for sure.

CW

 

[Fire Dog]

Time moves on and after 20 years the unidentified maker may also have “Left the Range” or just not be making the unit any more.
If all else fails, search out a good machine shop and have them turn up a shell holder to match the ones you already have. Just a thought…

 

[chop house]

you might try using the google picture search feature on your phone. try both the entire machine, and then also the just the shell holder. AI may score a win for you.

 

[hpshooter]

I believe a regular .223 shell holder and an appropriate diameter piece of round stock could be machined and fitted together (pressed, silver soldered,or epoxied) to fabricate one of these holders.

 

[chop house]

or canibalize one from the old lee case length trimmers?

 

[steve210]

Henry Varainin of Virginia made these in the early 2000's. Sadly Henry has passed on. They are an outstanding neck turning setup.

 

[SHall]

Henry Varainin of Virginia made these in the early 2000's. Sadly Henry has passed on. They are an outstanding neck turning setup.

That sounds right! I was thinking his first name was Henry and from VA. What I understood back then was he made several for short range guys and were very popular. So it is not a “one off”. I will put a want ad here and see if someone might have a .223 shellholder for one they are not using.

 

[Webster]

That sounds right! I was thinking his first name was Henry and from VA. What I understood back then was he made several for short range guys and were very popular. So it is not a “one off”. I will put a want ad here and see if someone might have a .223 shellholder for one they are not using.

P&M neck turner has a case holder that might work?

 

[D Coots]

Henry Varainin of Virginia made these in the early 2000's. Sadly Henry has passed on. They are an outstanding neck turning setup.

You saved me a brain injury from recalling his name. I bought one from Henry at the Supershoot one year. Good guy.

I sold it and now use a cordless 1/2" drill.

 

[steve210]

That sounds right! I was thinking his first name was Henry and from VA. What I understood back then was he made several for short range guys and were very popular. So it is not a “one off”. I will put a want ad here and see if someone might have a .223 shellholder for one they are not using.

Henry was a salt of the earth guy, he would do anything to help a friend or fellow shooter. I was fortunate to be both. The world was a better place with Henry in it. We are diminished for sure.

 

[cavedweller60]

Here is an old post...it's a little different but, you might get some ideas from it.

Motor Help

I'm looking to make a couple of my pieces of reloading equipment motorized. 1. Wilson case trimmer 2. 21st century neck turner I feel pretty confident in my ability to make a sliding track, bracket for the motor, and wire up speed controls and power supplies. But I'm having a tough time sizing...

forum.accurateshooter.com

 

[D Coots]

Nice, but A lot of work and expense. My variable speed plus low and high Craftsman 1/2" drill does 48 pieces of 220 Russian before needing recharging. 2 batteries. The chuck holds the brass just fine. $59 I have a Whitetail primer Pocket cleaner I use in it also. I'll never go back to a dedicated turner.

 

[Dean Slater]

PMA case holder for their case prep lathe might work. Check with Pat.

 

[joshb]

Is there a screw in the side of the knurled ring that holds the shell holder? Maybe he just used factory shell holders and locked them in place with a set screw.

 

[F Class John]

Case holders

I can't seem to find any reviews or comparisons, but before I order all new case holders for neck turning (with a cordless screwdriver) , does anyone have anything to say (good or bad) about the different brands. Particularly the K and M or Sinclair case holders. I've been using the Lee case...

forum.accurateshooter.com

Got to post 14, I think you'll find your set up there.

 

[MrK.]

I wonder if you could adapt a Lee 3 Jaw Chuck Case Holder to it.

https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1023264368?pid=655394