Reamer holders

[Peterson1]

There appears to be 2 different holder types--Floating reamer holder held in tailstock and the Bald Eagle type using a pusher.
Which is accepted to be the most accurate??
Do both methods cut equally good chambers ??
Does it just depend upon personal preference and how you were trained?
Will you get different sized chambers using the above methods and the same reamer?
Or is it "the Indian and not the Arrow"?

Thanks for your comments
CLP

 

[Dusty Stevens]

Personal preference. I know top gunsmiths that use both types

 

[X Ring Accuracy]

Either will serve you well.

 

[Supersparks]

Just my way of thinking, but if you have a brake on your lathe I would use one like Kiff builds so you can stop the lathe and back the tailstock off at the same time to clear the chips out and use the micrometer stop. I made one such as the Bald eagle so I can let go of the handle and back off the tailstock and the reamer spins with the barrel until my lathe stops spinning. Regardless of the holder, the pilot bushing will follow the bore if properly sized.

 

[butchlambert]

Just my way of thinking, but if you have a brake on your lathe I would use one like Kiff builds so you can stop the lathe and back the tailstock off at the same time to clear the chips out and use the micrometer stop. I made one such as the Bald eagle so I can let go of the handle and back off the tailstock and the reamer spins with the barrel until my lathe stops spinning. Regardless of the holder, the pilot bushing will follow the bore if properly sized.

The pilot bushing may follow the bore, but if your set up is not correct, you may have a chamber that is oversized at the base.

 

[Supersparks]

Yes sir, you are correct.