Gunsmithing Questions on chamber reamers

[steelcomp]

Who's is the best, or who is the best to get one from, and why?
TIA

 

[wadebrown]

Re: Questions on chamber reamers

I get my reamers from Dave Kiff at Pacific Tool & Gauge http://www.pacifictoolandgauge.com/. When I have questions about what the specs should be on a reamer given the bullet I want to shoot and the case I give Dave a call and his answers always work for me.

I am not a gunsmith I just buy my own reamers when getting barrel work done.

 

[wnroscoe]

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PTG. Dave Kiff takes every call and answers every question. Class act all the way.

 

[GasLight]

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I think Dave Kiff is a great guy as well, and he definately knows his stuff, PTG is the only reamers I have bought new. I also think Dave Manson makes quality products, and haven't heard anyone talk bad about clymer reamers.

 

[toygunner]

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+1 for Kiff. He will take the time to speak with you personally and doesn't act like your bothering him. He is a great guy to deal with.

 

[deadeye]

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+1 Kiff at PTG - very nice to deal with and extremely knowledgeable.

 

[DAVETOOLEY]

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I've had a long relationship with Dave Manson going back to the days when he ran Clymer. He makes a good reamer. I have a good relationship with Dave Kiff. He makes good reamers. My first choice is Manson because of the way they cut, followed by Kiff. I have and use reamers from both and will continue to do so.

 

[steelcomp]

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Thanks very much for the responses.
Dave, what is it about Dave Manson's that you think makes them cut better, and in what way do they cut better? Better surface finish?
Thanks again.

 

[bohem]

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I own PTG, Clymer, 1 Manson, and several custom reamers that I made just screwing around.

The best CS and turn around time that I've seen from them was PTG.

I don't particularly see a difference for an apples to apples reamer type between PTG, Clymer, and Manson. They all cut excellent chambers, it's just the question of cost in hand and customer service. PTG has treated me the best thus far and I'll continue to use them.

 

[AWGunS]

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I hope I am not stepping on anyones post, but what kind of life can you expect from one of the reamers mentioned above? Used correctly and not abused of course

 

[wnroscoe]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: BeachGun</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I hope I am not stepping on anyones post, but what kind of life can you expect from one of the reamers mentioned above? Used correctly and not abused of course </div></div>

Numerous chambers before re-sharpening is required. Although this does depend on barrel hardness, reamer temp during chambering and the amount of cutting oil used during chambering.

 

[dsink]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: wnroscoe</div><div class="ubbcode-body">PTG. Dave Kiff takes every call and answers every question. Class act all the way. </div></div>


+100. Dave is great to work with and always has time to answer any questions...

 

[gamma]

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Dave Manson is a great one too, serious about customer service and even more serious about delivery of goods. PTG can be a bit iffy on delivery time. Good products though.

 

[AWGunS]

Re: Questions on chamber reamers

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: wnroscoe</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: BeachGun</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I hope I am not stepping on anyones post, but what kind of life can you expect from one of the reamers mentioned above? Used correctly and not abused of course </div></div>

Numerous chambers before re-sharpening is required. Although this does depend on barrel hardness, reamer temp during chambering and the amount of cutting oil used during chambering. </div></div>

Thank you

 

[ntexaslongshot]

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JGS. my smith says he has to work on a ptg quite a bit to make them come closer to cutting as smooth as a JGS will when he receives it.