HighVelocity Posted April 10, 2009 Share Posted April 10, 2009 I picked up an aftermarket barrel for my 17L so I can shoot cast/moly bullets and the chamber is way too tight. Even the ammo that passes my tightest cartridge gauge is a hit or miss. I'd like to get the chamber reamed out and have the lead-in of the rifling relieved (not sure what the technical name for this is). My question is, where's the best place to send the barrel to get this done? Can I buy a tool and do it myself? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry White Posted April 10, 2009 Share Posted April 10, 2009 Reamers are expensive. Call Benny Hill at 361-241-1091.---------Larry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Gaines Posted April 10, 2009 Share Posted April 10, 2009 Benny is a great choice, you could also call the barrel mfg and ask if they will do it for you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spray_N_Prey Posted April 10, 2009 Share Posted April 10, 2009 (edited) by any chance is it a lone wolf barrel? I had the same problem in my G34 with one. Had to switch my crimp die to a Lee factory crimp die. problem solved. The funny thing is the stuff that wouldn't chamber check in the lone wolf would drop in fine in my Jarvis barrel. Edited April 10, 2009 by Spray_N_Prey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryP Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 I bought Lone Wolf replacement barrels for my Glocks; I had the same problem, but okay now. I have a Dillon Press with RCBS dies. I adjusted my resizing dies tolorences and found a lot more case fit. I used the new barrles as case sizer, and seperated those that didnt fit to use in my Stock Glock barrel. It took a while to break in the tight barrels, but now everything I reload fits. Lead bullets that dont fit in your aftermarket barrel you can shoot through your stock Glock barrel and use this inexpensive recipe to remove lead. Mix equal parts of Hydrogen Peroxide and White Vinegar in a glass. Leave barrel in solution for about 5 minutes. Run a couple of patch's though, rinse the barrel off in hot tap water, dry and lightly oil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toolguy Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 A lot of aftermarket barrels are made to minimum chamber specs. It's easy to go bigger if desired with a reamer. Can't go smaller. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rishii Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 if you what to do it yourself, they do rent reamers http://www.4-dproducts.com/display.php?group=Pistol+Calibers I've never used these guys, but it sure beats buying one for a one time use Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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