Crowning And Chamfer On Redhawk?

[Radjxf]

I picked up a Ruger Redhawk 44mag used that needs the crown redone.

I'm considering buying this tool from Brownells to do this myself:

http://www.brownells.com/aspx/NS/st...R CHAMFERING CUTTER & BRASS PILOT&s=3729#3729

I'd also considered chamfering the cylinder mouths. Any advice on either one of these endeavors?

TIA.

 

[Bailey Boat]

That's the same tool I use to recrown .22 barrels after I cut them off. There is also a "squaring" cutter that uses the same T handle that I use to get the barrel square after cutting.....

 

[tractorshaft]

Granted the tool is nice but unless you do a lot of cut-off/recrown jobs it seems a bit expensive. There are counterbore bits that can be had for considerably cheaper on EBay. I just usually turn pilots to whatever size I need for the job. If you like the "Round" type crown anyone with a lathe can quickly grind a toolbit that will accomodate all "Tastes" and Flayva's

Tool Envy is a medical condition!

 

[Radjxf]

Thanks tractorshaft.

I have an FFL03, so I can get the tool for $71. If I could find a gunsmith I'd trust, I'm sure I'd be out at least $50 for the job. Furthermore, most I know of will keep your gun for at least a month if you're lucky.

Bump for any more info/experience with DIY crowning and chamfering.

Thanks.