crowning tool

Crowning tools

I have recut, lapped, & polished about 100 rifle & pistol muzzle crowns in the past 25 years. Es you will special tools to do it properly. If you will contact me via private message i will tell you the part numbers & where to buy what you need rather quickly. Also i will need the cartridge you will be shooting to get the proper size pilot for the cutter. Will be glad to assist with your project.

Michael

I've used the Brownells tool with great results. Couple of tips - use a good cutting oil for each and every cut. Apply the oil initially and between cuts, between so you can clean any chips up. Helps to jam a cleaning patch down the muzzle a few inches to keep the chips out of the bore and action. Gently twist the cutter (hand pressure is fine with the Brownells T-handle) and stop when it chatters, skips or digs in a bit. Much better to go slow until you get a feel for things.

Listen to al:

Mr. Al's instructions & advice are right on the $$$$---same way i have been doing it for decades. Listen to what he is telling you.

Dave Manson has a new crowning tool out now. It will only make a flat or 11 degrees countersink crown, but its a nice tool. Leaves a very nice finish, and doesn't leave burrs in the bore at all.

http://www.mansonreamers.com/Current%20catalog/2011%20January%20Catalog.Version%20II%20pmd.pdf page 14.