Quote Originally Posted by tobnpr View Post
Just a guess from the clues above....reamer manufacturer starts with a "P"?

Similar horror story was related recently by Chad Dixon. Scary...

I'm amazed at the prices I see used reamers selling for on Fleabay. Even with a seller that says something like "got this in a lot, don't know anything about them", people actually pay money for them.

I wouldn't want if for free. Well, maybe free...but I wouldn't touch it until I'd sent it to Manson to be checked and re-ground (assuming it could even be done).

IMO, the barrel is THE most important part of the many variables that are needed for precision accuracy. Number 2, is the chamber.
Without highly specialized equipment (that none of us have), we can't measure the geometry of any reamer. We need to rely on the reputation of the manufacturer- just like barrels.
We can't air gauge them- which is why we rely on the top dogs like Bartlein.

Interesting story, Frank. Thanks for passing it along.
I've always used clymer reamers and clymer hs gauges, never had problems, I've had a few custom touches and always bought clymer for my smith to use. I hope soon to start doing my own reaming.. I've got the mechanics and technical skills to do it just not equipment ... YET:)

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