Which neck turning tool?

[RYEWSKY25284]

Anybody try the km stuff?

KM tools are very good. He was one of the first guys to convert regular dies into bushing dies. I've been using his tools for years.

 

[chuckmaster]

I started turning necks back in 1992 and at that time there weren't too many neck turners available. I took my RCBS case trimmer and bought the RCBS outside neck turning adapter. It's like a mini lathe. Absolutely no problems ever with it.
Lately I just have Hart Barrel machine a no turn neck chamber and buy Lapua brass. Nothing more than a skimming of the neck just to knock down any high spot. Many cases don't have even 50% of the circumference touched.

 

[Old Infantry Guy]

Read and read more before buying your first turning tool. I use the Sinclair tool to trim die formed 7mm WBM to 270 WBM with good results. There is a lot to learn about doing it correctly. Also be aware of the dreaded doughnut on the inside of the neck, which you may need an inside neck reamer for. I have the tools to do the reaming coming in the mail. K&M is a good tool also very good. If I can you can, so dive in and turn some necks. Sinclair International has an on line catalog.

 

[Old Infantry Guy]

K&M all the way! Superbly made products, and as good a customer service as you'll ever find.

 

[Tiny Tim]

I dont turn alot, but use the Sinclair model. If I did it again I'd opt for the 4000 model. Just easier to set up.

 

[Quarter Round]

Don't forget the Imperial Wax.

 

[Dirtrax]

I started out with a rcbs neck turner and I'm have issues with inside doughnuts so I sold the rcbs to get a K&M neck turner with a carbide pilot with cutting teeth on it to take the inside neck doughnuts out as I turn....haven't tried it yet but should work good. Also bought a forester trimmer too as it can do pretty much anything and has a lot of attachments to do various things. But the Hornady neck turner would be on my short list for sure.

The carbide pilot effectively removes the "donut" and has fine adjustments that are repeatable. I now prefer this over the 21st Century for necked down brass.
I've read discussions over whether one would prefer imperfections pushed in or out. I prefer neither. True both ways is my preference.

 

[IHFarmer07]

The carbide pilot effectively removes the "donut" and has fine adjustments that are repeatable. I now prefer this over the 21st Century for necked down brass.
I've read discussions over whether one would prefer imperfections pushed in or out. I prefer neither. True both ways is my preference.

A accomplished F class shooter helped me on some issues I'm having, so I changed some of my set up, procedures and tools.
I do have to say that the K&M is pretty awesome. Reams the inside and has a very good clean finish outside. Well worth it.