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Spec reamer vs custom to your load
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<blockquote data-quote="J E Custom" data-source="post: 1056878" data-attributes="member: 2736"><p>I don't claim to be all knowing so this is just my opinion.</p><p></p><p>I read all the post about "Special" chamber dimensions and also read all the post about the problems</p><p>people have with them. So I recommend to anyone that doesn't understand the effects of these changes, Get a Spec reamer and load to mag length and for accuracy.</p><p></p><p>When you change the chamber to shoot one bullet, you are at risk of poor performance and have no options with other bullets. </p><p></p><p>I don't have a single rifle that has the bullet seated against the lands or is throated for a particular bullet and I don't have any problem getting less than 1/2 moa with any of them most are 1/4 moa rifles. I do however have a few with more free bore for velocity and these all shoot well under 1/2 moa and like velocity.</p><p></p><p>If I want more case capacity for a bullet weight I go with a larger standard case instead of seating long and having to alter the chamber and magazine or load one at a time.</p><p></p><p>If you have to cut a special reamer and chamber then special dies are necessary and all of this will cost more money and perform no better than a standard chamber that is larger and a standard set of dies. Case in point: A standard STW load out performs a 7mm rem mag in the same length action and barrel. the 7mm RUM will top the STW. All of them are standard cartridges.</p><p></p><p>I am guilty of wanting something different like many others and often make changes. But I understand the draw backs and Make my decisions if the change is worth the trouble and cost.</p><p>(I build my own so labor is not a cost that I have to consider)</p><p></p><p>We all think we can make changes for the better, But the guys that designed there cartridge know</p><p>what dimensions will give there cartridge the best combination of accuracy, dependability function and longevity. </p><p></p><p>So if you want trouble free operation go standard (SAMME), If you don't mind the potential problems then spec the reamer the way you want but be ready for problems.</p><p></p><p>JUST SOME ADVICE</p><p></p><p>J E CUSTOM</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="J E Custom, post: 1056878, member: 2736"] I don't claim to be all knowing so this is just my opinion. I read all the post about "Special" chamber dimensions and also read all the post about the problems people have with them. So I recommend to anyone that doesn't understand the effects of these changes, Get a Spec reamer and load to mag length and for accuracy. When you change the chamber to shoot one bullet, you are at risk of poor performance and have no options with other bullets. I don't have a single rifle that has the bullet seated against the lands or is throated for a particular bullet and I don't have any problem getting less than 1/2 moa with any of them most are 1/4 moa rifles. I do however have a few with more free bore for velocity and these all shoot well under 1/2 moa and like velocity. If I want more case capacity for a bullet weight I go with a larger standard case instead of seating long and having to alter the chamber and magazine or load one at a time. If you have to cut a special reamer and chamber then special dies are necessary and all of this will cost more money and perform no better than a standard chamber that is larger and a standard set of dies. Case in point: A standard STW load out performs a 7mm rem mag in the same length action and barrel. the 7mm RUM will top the STW. All of them are standard cartridges. I am guilty of wanting something different like many others and often make changes. But I understand the draw backs and Make my decisions if the change is worth the trouble and cost. (I build my own so labor is not a cost that I have to consider) We all think we can make changes for the better, But the guys that designed there cartridge know what dimensions will give there cartridge the best combination of accuracy, dependability function and longevity. So if you want trouble free operation go standard (SAMME), If you don't mind the potential problems then spec the reamer the way you want but be ready for problems. JUST SOME ADVICE J E CUSTOM [/QUOTE]
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