Redding Neck Thickness Gauge

[joelkdouglas]

Gents,

I'm thinking of getting a Redding Case Neck Gauge, to measure and sort brass by neck thickness. Here's a link to what I'm talking about:

http://www.cabelas.com/product/Redding- ... l+Products

Any thoughts on this thing?

v/r
Joel

 

[jimbires]

it looks to be about the same as the one I have from sinclair . it should work well . Jim


http://www.sinclairintl.com/.aspx/sid=6 ... rting-Tool

 

[SJB358]

Jim, do you ream necks?

Just wondering as I am always on the hunt for new tools! :twisted:

 

[jimbires]

Scotty , no I do not ream necks . I only turn the outside . Jim

 

[SJB358]

Scotty , no I do not ream necks . I only turn the outside . Jim

Thanks Jim.. Do you do it for all your brass?

 

[jimbires]

Scotty , I don't . I have one custom rifle that should have a chamber that is cut true . I feel that rifle should benefit from having the necks trued . I'm going to say most factory rifles will not see as much benefit from turning the necks as a custom . factory chambers could be cut not in perfect alignment with the bore and will probably be looser too .the way I think is if I have a loose cut chamber in the neck area , then I turn the brass neck thinner I added to the problem . I am allowing the brass to expand more than necessary , and will wear out my brass quicker from over working it . also the more you size down your necks the better chance you have of creating run out . I guess I'm trying to say , half a thousandths run out in the brass neck will not matter much if the chamber and bore are out of alignment by a couple thousandths . Jim