RIMFIRE CARTRIDGES Reviews & Ratings

Engineered and ground by one of the most respected names in firearms reamers, Dave Manson. Superb quality reamers made to SAAMI specifications, ground from M7 steel to cut precise chambers capable of outstanding accuracy. Finish Chambering Reamers feature integral throater and solid, fixed pilots. Throating Reamers let you customize a chambering job for non-standard bullets or additional freebore length. Available as finish reamers unless listed otherwise.

SPECS: M7 High speed steel, in-the-white. Solid pilot, six, straight flutes, right-hand cut. Rimfire reamers have 1?4" (6.3mm) diameter round shank. Centerfire reamers have 3?8" (9.5mm) square drive shank. .50 BMG has a 1?2" round shank. Pistol reamers available with barrel pilot diameter for semi-auto and single shot pistols. .38 Super Nonte headspaces on case mouth.

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Reviews Summary

Customers appreciate the RIMFIRE CARTRIDGES reamer for its effectiveness in resolving extraction issues in .22 revolvers. While users note some design quirks, like an unexpected round head, the reamer is considered a valuable tool for its price. Overall, it delivers good performance for DIY enthusiasts who handle modifications cautiously.

What Reviewers Are Saying

Effectiveness

60%

Many users highlight the reamer's ability to resolve sticky extraction issues in .22 revolvers, ensuring smooth operation of the firearm. It is praised for its reliability and the difference it makes in performance.

Design Issues

40%

Some reviews mention discrepancies in the design, such as the unexpected round head shape rather than a square one, which posed usability challenges. Despite this, customers managed to adapt their use effectively.

Value for Money

50%

The reamer is often described as a great deal for its price, offering valuable functionality without breaking the bank. Users feel they get good performance relative to the cost.

User Skill Requirements

30%

Several reviews note that using the reamer requires a certain level of mechanical skill and caution. Users advise taking care not to overream to avoid complications, suggesting it's best suited for those with some experience.

Packaging and Delivery

20%

Reviewers mention that the reamer arrived in a protective sleeve, contributing to a positive impression of the product's care in handling. The overall presentation is appreciated.

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Worked Easily

Got a Smith revolver that it is hard to chamber/eject rounds and switched ammo repeatedly and repeated switched solvents and brushed over and over trying to solve it with terrible leading issues? This is your fix. Simple to use. Only thing that would make it better is if it had a conventional tap style end to put a tap handle on but had an ignition wrench that fit it snuggly. Would recommend buying a correctly fitting handle.

As Always - the best

I use this reamer for chambering new 22 WMR projects. It is a great deal for the money and it is reliable for multiple chamberings.

Just the thing for S&W cylinders

S&W .22 revolvers traditionally have tight chambers supposedly for accuracy which causes the fired cases to stick. This reamer takes off enough metal to allow the brass to eject like it should.

Works like a charm. Don't be ham fisted

I bought this reamer to eliminate sticking cases in the cylinders of a couple 22 revolvers. If your 22 revolver has sticky extraction, you may want to consider reaming the cylinders. This worked perfectly, but does take some finesse and a modicum of awareness and mechanical skills and experience. Use cutting oil and go slowly. Do not ream too deep as you could create excessive headspace. It's easy to do - just be aware. The empty cases now extract easily from my revolvers.

Good product

It's a tool. Came in a proper protective sleeve and worked exactly as it should. What more can you ask of a tool?

works as intended, but.....

The picture shows a square head but the reamer I got had a round head which made it difficult to use. It had one flat side. A gorilla fix was to use a vice grip pliers on the flat side. I used this on a Ladd custom barrel which had a very tight chamber and made for periodic extraction issues.... The reamer fixed the problem and worked just fine, very little material was removed.