308 Reamer

[BlueFlyer]

Years ago I bought a Mauser 93 action & barrel chambered in 308W for $65. The barrel is now on its last legs.
I have a Maddco match barrel that I cut the chamber end off to make up a barrel adaptor for an Omark 44 action.
I now want to reprofile and fit the Maddco barrel to the Mauser 93 action to make a light weight back country rifle.
There are Tokar reamers out of Ukraine for US$110 delivered - some feedback is negative - has anyone experience of their product?
PTG have a basic solid pilot for US$115 or US$150 for a premium reamer - this is probably where I will go.

Or does anyone have have a 308W chamber reamer they would be happy to sell? Luckily there are no import problems getting chamber reamers into Australia.

 

[Josh P]

I read enough bad reviews of those reamers to not even consider them as an option.

Sounds like you got a good deal either way!

 

[khesser]

I personally would avoid ordering direct from PTG. Too many horror stories about quality and shipping issues from them past few years from gunsmiths I know. Brownells has a good selection of reamers I’d look there first.

 

[gbflyer]

Opinions vary, however I have had good luck over several years on many occasions renting from 4D Rentals.

 

[Josh P]

Opinions vary, however I have had good luck over several years on many occasions renting from 4D Rentals.

I’ve Ive heard the same. For clarification, I was referring to the Tokar brand. (One shouldn’t post while distracted! Apologies.)

 

[BlueFlyer]

renting from 4D Rentals

They would bve a great option - but they will not hire to customers in Australia. I have asked.

I personally would avoid ordering direct from PTG.

I used PTG for my custom 416/348 Ackley Improved reamer and it did take a long time (6mths)for it to be delivered - but I got it and the quality was first class.
I just called PTG and they have 308W in stock so I figure there should be no problems with delivery.
Brownells have taken 3 months to deliver magnum cross bolts to me in Australia, so I am not a big fan of them.
Think I am going to go with PTG - unless someone on the forum wants to sell a 308W reamer?

 

[gbflyer]

Dave Manson or JGS for me. Too many issues with PTG. Lots and lots of info out there.

 

[Areaonereal]

Manson reamers are fine quality and good pricing with excellent service