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L98S10XFirst Sergeant
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Best tool for neck turning?
01/03/2017
One of the reasons that I chose to chamber one of my project rifles in .260 Rem is because I can easily make cases for it using one of the most commonly found cases in the nation (.308 Win)... right? Wrong. I recently discovered that if I take a .308 case, apply a thorough coat of case wax, and run it through my .260 sizing die, it's a simple one step operation... only the neck is too thick to fit in my chamber. SON OF A BI... anyhow...
So, I have started looking at neck-turning setups, and have come across everything from hand turning sets (RCBS, K&M) to a mini lathe (21st Century)... and while I want good results, my skill as a shooter is honestly insufficient to be able to tell the difference on target between a "good enough" and a "gnat's ass precision" neck-turning job.
Those of you who neck turn, what are you using?
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padom
XFirst Sergeant
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Re: Best tool for neck turning?
01/03/2017
I use the K&M neck turning kit with carbide cutter and carbide pilots. I have the power adapter in a Milwaukee M12 electric screwdriver. Does an amazing job, consistent neck thickness from case to case and Concentricity is awesome. Couldnt be happier.
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6x47SteveXFirst Sergeant
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Re: Best tool for neck turning?
01/03/2017
But the "best" neck turning tool is most likely the Nielsen Pumpkin. Pricey though, heck it might not even be made anymore.
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L98S10XFirst Sergeant
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Re: Best tool for neck turning?
01/03/2017
I appreciate it, gentlemen... I'll get 'er on order.
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usafa77XSergeant
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Re: Best tool for neck turning?
01/03/2017
x3 on K&M. FYI it's not just "good enough." Once you set it up- which is easy to do- you get exactly the same thickness every case- every time. Good investment for me- good luck.
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ZiaHunterX50 MONTHS
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Gunny Sergeant
Rating: 3.3/5 this site
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Re: Best tool for neck turning?
01/03/2017
Personally my favorite is the lathe mounted 21st Century. Fast and very accurate.
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MikeSierra
XCorporal
Rating: 3.1/5 this site
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Re: Best tool for neck turning?
01/03/2017
K&M with carbide cutter/pilot is all I have experience with but it does its job very well.
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jkonzalXGunny Sergeant
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507 posts this site
Re: Best tool for neck turning?
01/03/2017
+1 for the 21 Century Shooting lathe!!! Worth the money!
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wilson1911XPrivate
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Re: Best tool for neck turning?
01/03/2017
+2 21st century lathe is hands down the best, but its pricey. I would not trade mine for anything.
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quest450XPrivate
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Re: Best tool for neck turning?
01/04/2017
+3 for the 21 Century
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HawaiianKansasXPrivate
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Re: Best tool for neck turning?
01/05/2017
+4 for the 21 Century Lathe.
Rating: 3.5/5 this site
1281 posts this site
Best tool for neck turning?
01/03/2017
One of the reasons that I chose to chamber one of my project rifles in .260 Rem is because I can easily make cases for it using one of the most commonly found cases in the nation (.308 Win)... right? Wrong. I recently discovered that if I take a .308 case, apply a thorough coat of case wax, and run it through my .260 sizing die, it's a simple one step operation... only the neck is too thick to fit in my chamber. SON OF A BI... anyhow...
So, I have started looking at neck-turning setups, and have come across everything from hand turning sets (RCBS, K&M) to a mini lathe (21st Century)... and while I want good results, my skill as a shooter is honestly insufficient to be able to tell the difference on target between a "good enough" and a "gnat's ass precision" neck-turning job.
Those of you who neck turn, what are you using?
Rate now:
padom
XFirst Sergeant
Rating: 3.8/5 this site
3050 posts this site
Re: Best tool for neck turning?
01/03/2017
I use the K&M neck turning kit with carbide cutter and carbide pilots. I have the power adapter in a Milwaukee M12 electric screwdriver. Does an amazing job, consistent neck thickness from case to case and Concentricity is awesome. Couldnt be happier.
Rate now:
6x47SteveXFirst Sergeant
Rating: 3.4/5 this site
8046 posts this site
Re: Best tool for neck turning?
01/03/2017
padom wrote:
I use the K&M neck turning kit with carbide cutter and carbide pilots. I have the power adapter in a Milwaukee M12 electric screwdriver. Does an amazing job, consistent neck thickness from case to case and Concentricity is awesome. Couldnt be happier.
That's exactly what I use, lol. Except I use Sinclair case holders.I use the K&M neck turning kit with carbide cutter and carbide pilots. I have the power adapter in a Milwaukee M12 electric screwdriver. Does an amazing job, consistent neck thickness from case to case and Concentricity is awesome. Couldnt be happier.
But the "best" neck turning tool is most likely the Nielsen Pumpkin. Pricey though, heck it might not even be made anymore.
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L98S10XFirst Sergeant
Rating: 3.5/5 this site
1281 posts this site
Re: Best tool for neck turning?
01/03/2017
I appreciate it, gentlemen... I'll get 'er on order.
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usafa77XSergeant
Rating: 3.2/5 this site
153 posts this site
Re: Best tool for neck turning?
01/03/2017
x3 on K&M. FYI it's not just "good enough." Once you set it up- which is easy to do- you get exactly the same thickness every case- every time. Good investment for me- good luck.
Rate now:
ZiaHunterX50 MONTHS
Premium Member
Gunny Sergeant
Rating: 3.3/5 this site
876 posts this site
Re: Best tool for neck turning?
01/03/2017
Personally my favorite is the lathe mounted 21st Century. Fast and very accurate.
Rate now:
MikeSierra
XCorporal
Rating: 3.1/5 this site
64 posts this site
Re: Best tool for neck turning?
01/03/2017
K&M with carbide cutter/pilot is all I have experience with but it does its job very well.
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jkonzalXGunny Sergeant
Rating: 3.3/5 this site
507 posts this site
Re: Best tool for neck turning?
01/03/2017
+1 for the 21 Century Shooting lathe!!! Worth the money!
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wilson1911XPrivate
Rating: 3.0/5 this site
10 posts this site
Re: Best tool for neck turning?
01/03/2017
+2 21st century lathe is hands down the best, but its pricey. I would not trade mine for anything.
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quest450XPrivate
Rating: 3.0/5 this site
26 posts this site
Re: Best tool for neck turning?
01/04/2017
+3 for the 21 Century
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HawaiianKansasXPrivate
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8 posts this site
Re: Best tool for neck turning?
01/05/2017
+4 for the 21 Century Lathe.