Reamer regrind

[ckaberna]

I have picked up a 6x47L reamer that is unused. It was supposed to be the “improved “ version that would match the brass and dies that came with it. Well, it is the 30 degree shoulder. The guy had a rifle and dies built for the 40 degree version and liked it so much he bought his own reamer but apparently didn’t spec the 40 shoulder.Question, can I send this to be reground to a 40 degree shoulder or am I better off just buying new? Thanks!

 

[MihiT]

Depends how much meat is on the reamer. For the (likely) cost in re-profiling yours, It will likely be cheaper buying the correct one.

 

[Dusty Stevens]

be better off selling it and getting what you want made like you want it.

 

[ckaberna]

be better off selling it and getting what you want made like you want it.

Thanks, I figured as much.

 

[ridgeway]

Regrind is cheaper and just as good as new as long as there is enough material there to make what you want. The reamer will simply be shorter and a tad more rigid.

The only downside I can see is stress on material from being used previously.