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  • XXCross
    You might want to look into "Sinclair International" products for shooters also. They handle good stuff.
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  • cpermd
    Get the one with the longest turning handle you can buy.
    I us the Sinclair.

    CP
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  • elubsme
    Inside or outside? Forster makes me [:D]
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  • Mr Gee
    outside...
    i'm also now looking at 2 others not sure what i need?

    https://www.kmshooting.com/catalog/neck-turner-tools/micro-adjustable-neck-turner_complete_standard-pilot.html

    http://www.sinclairintl.com/.aspx/pid=36849/Product/Sinclair_model_1000_Neck_Turning_Tool

    thanks
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  • hadjii
    I bought the RCBS neck turning kit. I think it works very well. I also bought a neck thickness micrometer to measure thickness uniformity and thickness variance before I turn. There are several neck turning kits out there from various manufacturers. They look pretty much the same, so I don't know if there is an advantage of one brand over the other, but like I said, I'm happy with the RCBS.
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  • Mr Gee
    actually i'm glad you brought that "thickness uniformity and thickness ".. re forming cases from .243 to .30 cal may not when done be perfetly true as to run out at that point, you really can't fire form the case to straighten it out [if needed] till you turn the neck" won't fit in the chamber".. more or less i was worried which brand mite keep the thickness equal around the entire neck, if thats possible
    good idea on the neck-mic thou...
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  • mrbruce
    The K&M turner is the best buy for your dollars, it will do you a great job and it's easy to set up...
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  • nononsense
    Mr Gee,

    RCBS, Hornady, Sinclair International, Don Nielson, K&M and a host of others, all make some version of the ubiquitous neck turning device.

    Two versions:

    - Horizontal, held in a vise or attached to a bench.

    - Hand-held, gripping device/cutting tool.

    The horizontal versions are the easiest on your hands but the adjusting is coarse compared to the hand-held.

    The hand-held take time and precision to adjust and often yield hand cramps if you have a larger quantity to produce. There are some ergonomics being applied to some of the hand-held tools now so the discomfort is minimized.

    The very best of the hand-held is the Don Nielson 'Pumpkin' turner offered by Kelbly's. It commands an astronomical price for what it is but that is the only drawback. Most of the serious benchrest folks use this for their neck turning.

    My version is really the most expensive since it is a CNC lathe with a couple of fixtures I designed just for this process. However a standard manual lathe can be set up for the same process and do quite well.

    Some shooters use a Mill or even a benchtop drill press for a vertical version of the lathe. Just be sure to have some form of depth and speed control available.

    Don't forget that not all cases have to be turned. Hunting ammunition used in a factory chamber will not benefit from turning.

    Not all cases require a complete clean up either. Simply knocking down the high spots can be the best effort.

    Best.
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  • Mr Gee
    first up i want to thank you all for the come backs an effort, its been a help an a learning process..
    i've expanded on the question an after a majority consciences i couldn't help but to finally decided
    on an go with the K&M complete tool...
    i've had some pretty good info plus better ideas like buy custom brass pre made.. but i'm a hands on
    guy an stubborn to boot

    thanks again.. an Happy Fathers Day..... 2ya'all [:)]
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