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Which is better, Pacific Tool and Gauge reamers, or Dave Manson reamers?
Any other manufacturers to consider?
Looking to do a .17 Remington Fireball or a .17 Remington build.
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I have several old reamers, unmarked and have rented dozens of reamers, maker unknown so I can't comment exactly on your question. But a .308 match and a 6.5x55 , and a .38-55 from PT&G, all cut evenly on all 6 flutes. PT&G's pilots are ground dead nuts on when you order them.That, my friend is perfection. Never saw that with any of the other reamers I've used. If you use a slightly heavy feed, they will NOT chatter. The finish is superb. Like any reamer, a too light feed and they will chatter. I'd be surprised if Manson's weren't just as good. No room out there this day and age for poor tools. One man's opinion.
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I have reamers from both and have started using Manson as my first choice just because service has been better. I have JGS reamers also and they are excellent. My favorites are from Hugh Henriksen. GD
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I have reamers from both and have started using Manson as my first choice just because service has been better. . . . . ^^^ This ^^^ Not a gunsmith, but I own the reamer and gages for every custom that I own. The exception being 9.3x62, which I had JES rebore.
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I love everything about the Manson reamers except the e-clip that holds the bushing in place. A chore to swap bushings compared to the screw type. I have good cutting tools from all the makers listed, and a couple that do not cut well at all and those all came from the same company PTG. When I order a new reamer JGS gets the call, new 700 bolts, recoil lugs PTG. I own an old South Bend and just do work for myself as a hobby.
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Manson for the win. JGS also makes good stuff.
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PT&G has managed to slip into last place. The last one I got from them was a real disaster......JGS for the win.
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Manson... superior customer service and sooooo easy to deal with on unique orders..
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I have reamers from both and have started using Manson as my first choice just because service has been better. I have JGS reamers also and they are excellent. My favorites are from Hugh Henriksen. GD This, but all are good.
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JGS will ship to Canada for about the same money as anyone else. 12-16 weeks for the .17 Remington.
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