Harmon Posted November 14, 2006 Share Posted November 14, 2006 what reamer do you use to freebore a 40 caliber barrel to allow the rounds to be seated out longer than SAAMI spec? all ive seen is chambering reamers...what brownells part number? Looking to build a Limited gun myself with a Kart barrel and would like any tips/tricks concerning freeboring the barrel. harmon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aircooled6racer Posted November 14, 2006 Share Posted November 14, 2006 Hello: I didn't have to freebore the Schuemann barrel that I used. You can load the Precision bullets 1.200 and I have not had a problem. You may just want to ream the chamber first then check the freebore after that. Hope this helps. Thanks Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Sample Posted November 14, 2006 Share Posted November 14, 2006 I don't do '40's, but I have done well over 100 Kart barrels in .45 ACP and a few .38 Supers. I use Clymer Finish Reamers that give me the correct amout of free bore. Fred does not believe in it, but I do. Certain Bullet Shapes and not so great ammo will affect correct feeding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
open17 Posted November 14, 2006 Share Posted November 14, 2006 what reamer do you use to freebore a 40 caliber barrel to allow the rounds to be seated out longer than SAAMI spec? all ive seen is chambering reamers...what brownells part number?harmon Brownells seems to skip right over 40 in throaters. A quick check of Manson,Clymer, and Pacific doesn't show one listed as a standard item, although any of them would probably be happy to grind one to your specs. http://www.4-dproducts.com/index.php does list a 40/10mm throater as a rental, so someone out there is grinding them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Sierpina Posted November 14, 2006 Share Posted November 14, 2006 what reamer do you use to freebore a 40 caliber barrel to allow the rounds to be seated out longer than SAAMI spec? all ive seen is chambering reamers...what brownells part number?Looking to build a Limited gun myself with a Kart barrel and would like any tips/tricks concerning freeboring the barrel. harmon I just use a JGS 10MM reamer, run in the proper depth. No problem with longer OAL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mscott Posted November 14, 2006 Share Posted November 14, 2006 (edited) Manson stocks the .40 throating reamer and will sell directly to you. If I remember correctly it was $35 and I had it in just a few days. http://www.mansonreamers.com/ Edited November 14, 2006 by mscott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harmon Posted December 12, 2006 Author Share Posted December 12, 2006 Manson stocks the .40 throating reamer and will sell directly to you. If I remember correctly it was $35 and I had it in just a few days. http://www.mansonreamers.com/ Cant find them on the website, you have to call and order? Harmon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSMITH Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 Harmon, put an order in with your next Brownells order, they will ship it to you in a couple weeks. Ask for Judy when you call, she is the special order sales person. The nice thing about ordering with a regular order is you only pay shipping one time for each order, so you save $10 over ordering direct. Most throating reamers are $35 at Brownells too, and most are made by Manson. The .355 and .40 that I bought were $35 each. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mscott Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 I don't see them listed, but I called and talked to Dave when I was looking. They have changed their web site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe D Posted December 14, 2006 Share Posted December 14, 2006 Not sure which Kart barrel you are using but the EZ Fit has a long leade/throat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loves2Shoot Posted December 14, 2006 Share Posted December 14, 2006 http://www.brownells.com/aspx/NS/store/Pro...p;s=19471#19471 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harmon Posted December 25, 2006 Author Share Posted December 25, 2006 thats the finishing reamer...plan on using the EZ fit barrel too. I practice alot with cast bullets..and it seems the larger diameter gets in the rifling quicker than jacketed bullets. harmon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harmon Posted February 8, 2007 Author Share Posted February 8, 2007 wonder why they skipped the 40 caliber reamers in the brownells catalog?? Harmon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSMITH Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 You still need a reamer Harmon? PM or email me if you do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harmon Posted February 8, 2007 Author Share Posted February 8, 2007 HSMITH, PM sent FWIW, the gun will not chamber 180 grain LTC bullets at 1.125''! it will chamber MG JHP at 1.200 though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSMITH Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 Back at you Harmon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benny hill Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 If it will load jacketed bullets long but not lead you have a dia. problem & not lenght problem. Some 40 reamers have a .401 throat & some have .403 for lead. Simply run the latter in & you are good to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now