| CommandCar |
| (.333 member) |
| 22/11/17 09:23 AM |
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.404 Chamber Reamer dimensions?
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A friend spoke to PTG about a .404 NE reamer and they said there are 2 versions. Version 1 is the CIP standard reamer. Version 2 is another reamer that cuts a very slightly tighter chamber with a different throat angle and pitch. I do not have the drawings with me, but the CIP seemed to cut a slightly sloppy chamber and version #2 cut one closer to the case dimensions listed in Cartridges of the World. PTG says version #2 is popular right now. Which one should my friend order and why?
Thanks in advance.
CC
| DarylS |
| (.700 member) |
| 22/11/17 10:14 AM |
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Re: .404 Chamber Reamer dimensions?
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I would use #2 if it is closer, but still slightly larger than the chamber.
CIP specs tend to be quite oversize in head and sometimes neck dimensions, making for over-sizing/over-working the brass. With expensive brass, you normally do not want that.
What is nice when ordering a wildcat reamer, is getting what you want, measurement wise.
I have always had good luck with Dave Kiff, of Pacific Tool and Gauge. That said, I know nothing of the .404NE, except that I've wanted one since I was 15yrs. old.
| Altamaha |
| (.333 member) |
| 29/11/17 06:58 AM |
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Re: .404 Chamber Reamer dimensions?
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Drawing of my reamer. I bought it from Pacific Tool and Gauge around 15 years ago.
| Muskwa |
| (.224 member) |
| 15/12/17 12:23 PM |
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Re: .404 Chamber Reamer dimensions?
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Daryl,
Do you know of any gunsmiths in western Canada that have a 404 Jeffery reamers?
I know Bob Galloway in Alberta will chanbmber for this cartridge, he did a 404 that I have.
Thanks,
Hans