VLD Chamfer Tool consensus

[deadduck357]

From my understanding the VLD chamfer tools are to help with seating BT bullets. Is there any other benefits? Or is it just another option for us to spend money? What's everyone's opinion and results regarding them versus the standard 45 degree?

 

[KenOath]

I’ve used both and don’t see any difference on target or in seating pressures on Hydro press... but I still use the VLD for the VLD bullets..

 

[Wirelessguy2005]

I use a 28 degree VLD chamfer on all my brass no matter if I am shooting flat base base or bt bullets. In my opinion it eliminates damaging a bullet jacket and it eases seating pressure.

 

[Dusty Stevens]

I just use the old wilson rocketship. I have all the vld chamfer tools but they all seem way too sharp and cut too much. the best one is the K&M if you want a vld tool though.

 

[deadduck357]

I just use the old wilson rocketship. I have all the vld chamfer tools but they all seem way too sharp and cut too much. the best one is the K&M if you want a vld tool though.

Yes that, I should have added this to first post. I noticed that the VLD removes more brass and I'm not sure I like that.

 

[PatMiles]

In using a VLD chamfer tool you need a light touch as they are sharp, steep and aggressive.

 

[dcali]

They don’t hurt, but they don’t help either. A regular 45 degree chamfer is just as good.

 

[deadduck357]

In using a VLD chamfer tool you need a light touch as they are sharp steep and aggressive.

Yes, definitely noticed that.

 

[deadduck357]

They don’t hurt, but they don’t help either. A regular 45 degree chamfer is just as good.

That's what I'm wondering.

 

[Dusty Stevens]

That's what I'm wondering.

if you dont see copper scraped off on top of the neck its fine. you can also pull a seated bullet to see if its scratched up

 

[Wirelessguy2005]

You will find alot of differing opinions on this question as evidence above, my suggestion would be to try both and see which one you prefer. I have tested a number of different chamfer tools over the years and I prefer the 28 degreee vld hands down over the standard 45 degree.

 

[Rsadams]

I just use the old wilson rocketship. I have all the vld chamfer tools but they all seem way too sharp and cut too much. the best one is the K&M if you want a vld tool though.

Lol , you can make a very nice leather punch out of a piece of brass very fast... Especially with a case prep station like I use... It takes practice and a light touch...

 

[deadduck357]

if you dont see copper scraped off on top of the neck its fine. you can also pull a seated bullet to see if its scratched up

Not noticed any issues like that using the 45. Just thought I'd try a VLD but that seems to like to eat the brass.

 

[Dusty Stevens]

the regular one works better for me but its not hard to give it a try

 

[deadduck357]

the regular one works better for me but its not hard to give it a try

Yeah, I like the 45 better. Just wanted to ask if there was any real benefit to the VLD tool. It's probably going in a drawer.

 

[KenOath]

Yeah, I like the 45 better. Just wanted to ask if there was any real benefit to the VLD tool. It's probably going in a drawer.

Send it to me I’m in need of a new sharp one

 

[Ledd Slinger]

I just use the old wilson rocketship. I have all the vld chamfer tools but they all seem way too sharp and cut too much. the best one is the K&M if you want a vld tool though.

+1. I use the K&M and it works very well. Has an adjustable stop built in to maintain excellent concentricity and depth of the chamfer cut on the case neck. Definitely my favorite chamfer tool.

 

[BenPerfected]

Take a look at the Sinclair VLD Chamfer tool. It is my favorite.
Ben

 

[Liven The Dream]

K&M or Lyman VLD work for me.

K&M is my go to ..

 

[mikld]

Personally I think it's sales hype. When a case mouth is chamfered, it's normally just a few thousandths and really doesn't matter if the chamfer is 22, 45, or 60 degrees. I think that if one has to use enough chamfer for the angle to make a difference, the chamfer would be too deep. Many experienced reloaders just "break" the corner or deburr the case mouth...