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Why take a chance on the reamer when making a custom rifle?
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<blockquote data-quote="AZShooter" data-source="post: 1089005" data-attributes="member: 5219"><p>Hi everyone,</p><p></p><p>I have been reading threads on rifle builds on several websites for over two decades. It appears that many customs are ordered without specifying details on the reamer. It amazes me that a customer will have the rifle made without asking basic questions on the reamer that is going to be used. </p><p></p><p>I just read another thread where a guy took possession of a rifle to find the throat is too long and won't shoot the Hornady ammo. (I am talking about a 376 Steyr)</p><p></p><p>I am sure just like me you have read of someone getting their custom rifle to be disappointed in what they FOUND. Perhaps the throat was too long or the neck clearance was so tight they had to neck turn but didn't want to do that onerous chore. Perhaps the throat angle was such that it wouldn't shoot some kinds of bullets. </p><p></p><p>To me getting the right reamer is a big part of the build. IMO nothing is worse than having a mystery reamer used by the gunsmith with a surprise.</p><p></p><p></p><p>My friend Dan and I were disappointed in the gunshop offerings we decided to buy our own reamers.</p><p>We own 14 to date. Dan and I each own a 284 win reamer. His is for a LA and 180 VLDs mine for a SA with a tight neck and shorter bullets. In addition to have correct specs the reamer will be sharp making a clean chamber. </p><p></p><p>Just had to get this out there. Maybe others will comment. I did this with hopes that readers will ask questions about the reamer just like they do for the other aspects of their custom build.</p><p></p><p>Ross</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="AZShooter, post: 1089005, member: 5219"] Hi everyone, I have been reading threads on rifle builds on several websites for over two decades. It appears that many customs are ordered without specifying details on the reamer. It amazes me that a customer will have the rifle made without asking basic questions on the reamer that is going to be used. I just read another thread where a guy took possession of a rifle to find the throat is too long and won't shoot the Hornady ammo. (I am talking about a 376 Steyr) I am sure just like me you have read of someone getting their custom rifle to be disappointed in what they FOUND. Perhaps the throat was too long or the neck clearance was so tight they had to neck turn but didn't want to do that onerous chore. Perhaps the throat angle was such that it wouldn't shoot some kinds of bullets. To me getting the right reamer is a big part of the build. IMO nothing is worse than having a mystery reamer used by the gunsmith with a surprise. My friend Dan and I were disappointed in the gunshop offerings we decided to buy our own reamers. We own 14 to date. Dan and I each own a 284 win reamer. His is for a LA and 180 VLDs mine for a SA with a tight neck and shorter bullets. In addition to have correct specs the reamer will be sharp making a clean chamber. Just had to get this out there. Maybe others will comment. I did this with hopes that readers will ask questions about the reamer just like they do for the other aspects of their custom build. Ross [/QUOTE]
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