WHICH CHAMFER TOOL? PHOTO OF TWO

[dusterdave173]

I have these two tools to chamfer inside of cases--I only load 223 and 6BR
Which one should I be using ??
Thanks

 

[bpd459]

Use the one that is closest the the shape / angle of your bullets boat tail.
John

 

[MonkTx]

I have these two tools to chamfer inside of cases--I only load 223 and 6BR
Which one should I be using ??
Thanks

Can you tell me where you got that non-VLD chamfer tool (short one)? Been looking for a couple.

 

[dusterdave173]

Amazon I think it was an RCBS maybe?

 

[Zero333]

Can you tell me where you got that noon VLD chamfer tool (short one)? Been looking for a couple.

I have one of the NON-vld inside case mouth de-burring bits, and it's made by Hornady..

HORNADY L-N-L CASE PREP LARGE CALIBER ID CHAMFER TOOL - Graf & Sons

Chamfer the mouth of your cartridge case. Large size, 45+ Cal. Inside Diameter. Threaded (8-32) for use in products like the Case Prep Trio or the Power Case Prep Center.

www.grafs.com

RCBS and LYMAN also make some,.. but some of them are for hand use only and don't have a way to chuck into a drill.

 

[Zero333]

I have these two tools to chamfer inside of cases--I only load 223 and 6BR
Which one should I be using ??
Thanks

I use the VLD type for everything (the one on the left in your picture).

 

[Coyotefurharvester]

I chuck the left one (Lyman vld) in my cordless often. I cut the crimp/chamfer range brass(223/556) after cleaning. Haven't noticed any thread damage, as I keep on the handle, on a wall rack.

 

[MonkTx]

I chuck the left one (Lyman vld) in my cordless often. I cut the crimp/chamfer range brass(223/556) after cleaning. Haven't noticed any thread damage, as I keep on the handle, on a wall rack.

Coupling nuts if you ever are concerned about thread damage but I'm like you, haven't damaged one yet.

 

[swd]

I use the VLD tool for everything.

 

[jpx2rk]

Those chamfer tools shown have the threaded shaft for a handle, but they should fit into the threads on a "brass processing station". I use both, but really prefer the one on the left, even for flat based bullets.

 

[Bill Norris]

Those chamfer tools shown have the threaded shaft for a handle, but they should fit into the threads on a "brass processing station". I use both, but really prefer the one on the left, even for flat based bullets.

Yea, the VLD style angle work best for allowing the bullet to rest on before seating.

 

[Tesoro]

I dont know why they call the pointy version 'VLD' because my understanding is VLD bullets have boat tails and only need a narrow chamfer to deburr the inside lip. The tapered rear cone of the bullet will set inside and center during seating.
However the flat base bullet can benefit from a wider chamfer from the tapered 'VLD' tool and thats when you use this one.

 

[Kracken McGraw]

https://www.brownells.com/reloading...vld-case-mouth-chamfering-tool/?sku=749004113
This is a nice one.

 

[jackieschmidt]

I have had one of these for over 30 years.

I’m trying to figure out how to make Blue Tooth Compatible

 

[Ledd Slinger]

K&M makes the best I’ve used. Has adjustable depth stop that rides on the case mouth and keeps alignment in the center via a rod thru the flash hole

 

[qec]

I have the same double ended one. Only thing I would change is to put a couple of flats 180 degrees from each other so it would stop rolling off my reloading bench

 

[jepp2]

I feel the inside of the case neck and mouth is very important for accuracy. So I prefer to chamfer the inside of the case neck by hand (not power tools). Gives me more control over the cut. And I have found the Holland tool with the carbide cutter with cutting edges very close together, to give the best taper and finish.

 

[R.Morehouse]

I use this carbide cutter from Sinclair.

Regards
Rick

 

[divingin]

Can you tell me where you got that non-VLD chamfer tool (short one)? Been looking for a couple.

Those are the standard rocket-ship type deburring tools. You can get them double-ended (male/female) or Hornady (and probably others) has singles that are designed to mount to their motorized prep center (that also work well for chucking into your Dewalt drill.)

 

[Tesoro]

I think i have tried about 6-7 diff makes over the last 10 years. IMO hands down the best cutting rocket ship is the LE Wilson. It also has a sleeve and drill stem attachment can buy for extra.
I also have a K&m 'VLD with the guide rod and drill attachment but recommend practicing on junk cases first because you can ruin a case fast until get the knack. Never tried a carbide cutter. That will be next when the Wilson wears out. They steel ones dont last forever as they will lose their fine edge.