Primer pocket cutter/ cleaner

[rmist]

What do you use for cutting new 6mmBr brass ? I have an older Neil Jones model, but think it about worn out. Some cases it cuts a little out and other not at all. Not like it used to be when I would get a cut out of all cases. I'm starting to prep all new blue box Lapua 6mmBr brass.
What is best method and best cutter for the job of primer pocket uniforming ? Then what do you use to clean pockets with after firings ? Same tool ?
Thanx again,
Rmist

 

[jlow]

http://www.sinclairintl.com/reloading-equipment/case-preparation/primer-pocket-tools/handles/sinclair-primer-pocket-uniformers-prod34720.aspx

This is the tool you will need. No need for the handle as you can just chuck the bit into a drill and go to work.

 

[watercam]

FWIW I have been using a new Redding tool recently and on new and fired Lapua .308 brass that had not been previously uniformed and I do not get cuts on every piece of Lapua brass. In measuring the primer pockets on these I find that they are pretty uniform as is. I still go through the motions but perhaps the pockets are better now than in previous lots?

 

[stubbicatt]

21st Century offer a really nice primer pocket uniforming tool, http://www.21stcenturyshooting.com/Primer_Pocket_Uniformer.php.

 

[rmist]

After looking at the mentioned cutters. Why does Sinclair sell 2 different models, one for PPC/ BR and another for small pistol/ small rifle ? What is the difference ? Both same price.
Thanx again,
Rmist

 

[bdale]

Rmist, I use the Sinclair tool works great but on the new blue box Lapua brass you want get a cut on all due to pocket depth variation

 

[PRECISIONWELDING01]

Sinclair primer pocket uniformer

 

[dskinner103]

My reloading mentor turned me on to the Sinclair tool and I feel it gives the best consistency and easiest cutting.

 

[fdshuster]

And being carbide it does not wear out as some other tools I've tried.

 

[queen_stick]

Then what do you use to clean pockets with after firings ?

Try not cleaning them... see if it makes a difference on the target.

 

[rmist]

Thanx for the replies. I'll try the Sinclair model. Again thanx for the insight that the new blue box may not be shallow enough to get a cut out of. Great place to learn from those that have gone before you on the same path !!
Rmist

 

[CatShooter]

Then what do you use to clean pockets with after firings ?

Try not cleaning them... see if it makes a difference on the target.

I did, with and without... made no difference, so I stopped doing it.

 

[queen_stick]

Then what do you use to clean pockets with after firings ?

Try not cleaning them... see if it makes a difference on the target.

I did, with and without... made no difference, so I stopped doing it.

same here.

Someone told me to try it, so I did. Like you, I saw no difference, and haven't cleaned a primer pocket since.

 

[lightman]

I still do it, but I can't show any proof that it makes tighter groups or higher scores. I use the Sinclair tool, now. I still have a very nice tool made by Whitetail Design and Engineering that works great, but it does not fit into a drill chuck. The Sinclair tool gets used on new cases, then the Whitetail tool gets cleaning duty after that. Lightman