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I needed a 270 WSM reamer for a customers rebarreling job. I called PTG first, they were out. Called JGS next, they were out. Manson reamers had one in stock, but it would need to be modified to accept JGS/PTG rotating bushings first. I was installing a Shilen #3 Stainless barrel on a CRPF Model 70 action. This reamer started chattering the moment it was deep enough to start the shoulder. So I borrowed a PTG reamer from another local Smith used the same bushing from the Manson reamer and the barrel then chambered normally. This is my first Manson reamer and probably is the last.