Inside Neck Chamfer Tool — A Variety of Options and Angles

October 25th, 2021
The Redding Model 15P Competition Piloted Inside Chamfering tool is shown with a pilot rod that centers in case flash hole. A Forster 45 is also shown. Rocket Tool. There are many reloading tools that can be used to make a slight chamfer in the case necks or deburr the edge. An effective tool doesn’t require you to spend a lot. A basic “rocket-style 45”? A chamfering tool such as the Forster does a good job of removing the sharp edges from case mouths. Especially if you use a little bit of scotch-pad or steel wool to smoothen the edge. The Forster chamfering tool, as shown below, has sharper cutting edges than most 45? chamferers. Brownells.com sells it for $24.99 Redding offers a handy piloted Chamfering Tool with a 15? Inside cutting angle and removable accessory hand. The Redding Model 15P chamferer works great, provided you have consistent OALs. The pilot rod, which indexes in flash hole, can be adjusted to accommodate different cartridge types (from very small to very large). This ensures that the inside neck chamfer is centered at the case mouth. This high-quality tool is compatible with cases ranging from.22 to.45 Caliber and retails at $36.99 Sinclair International offers a 28 A carbide chamferer that has many useful features and sharp blades. Sinclair Carbide VLD Caliber Chamfering Tool, $28.99 This tool has a removable 28? The Sinclair handle is made of green plastic and houses the carbide cutter. NOTE: An additional hex-shaft cutter power adapter can also be purchased separately for $14.99 (Sinclair article 749-002-488WS). This can be used with dedicated power drives or a power screwdriver to handle large quantities of cases. Many people feel that a tool with a steeper angle cuts can result in smoother bullet seating. The 22 is our favorite. Lyman sells the cutter. It has a comfortable handle, and costs just $12.75 at MidsouthShooterssupply.com. Although the Lyman tool is a great value, we have seen some that required sharpening even after being purchased new. However, blade-sharpening can be done easily. K&M offers a depth-adjustable inside-neck chamferer (“Controlled Depth Tapered Reaper”) that features ultra-sharp flutes. The new version, which retails for $54.85 at KMShooting.com features a central pin that indexes through the flash hole to keep cutter centered. The tool features a new handle, improved depth-stop fingers and a set-screw adjustment to ensure precise cutter depth control. Even with all the depth-control options, it is easy for you to over-cut, slicing too much brass, and basically ruining your neck. Most reloaders will be able to achieve better results by using a more traditional chamfer tool like the Forster or Redding 15,-P. This is a mistake as long boat-tail bullets can be seated easily with minimal chamfering. These high-angle chamferers can be very useful when preparing brass to make flat-base bullets or bullets with pressure rings. Use a 22? Use a 22? If you are using VLD bullets, chamferer can reduce the chance of cutting a jacket. However, it is important to make a smooth cut. Similar Posts: Tags: Case Neck, Chamfering Tools, Forster, K&M VLD Chamferer, Neck Chamfer, Redding