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SINCLAIR FLASHHOLE REAMER Reviews & Ratings

SINCLAIR FLASH HOLE REAMER

These tools are designed to ream flash holes to specific diameters rather than debur. The handloader addresses three issues when using this tool. 1) It enlarges the holes just enough for the die maker's decapping pins to go through without getting stuck. 2) It removes any burrs left in the flash hole during manufacturing. 3) Each flash hole will be exactly the same size ensuring uniform ignition. This three-piece tools have a stainless steel guide that centers the reamer in the primer pocket, a knurled stainless steel handle and either a .0625” or .081” reamer for small or standard flash holes.

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17%

Reviews Summary

The SINCLAIR FLASHHOLE REAMER has garnered mixed reviews. While many appreciate its effectiveness in improving flash hole consistency and accuracy, some users faced issues with the reamer's construction, particularly the reaming pin detaching. Furthermore, the lack of compatible tools for maintenance marred the experience for some. Overall, it’s valued for precision but has quality concerns.

What Reviewers Are Saying

Effectiveness

75%

Many reviewers highlighted the effectiveness of the reamer in consistently squaring up flash holes for improved accuracy. This tool is particularly praised for its precision when reaming cases, enhancing overall performance for reloaders.

Construction Quality

40%

Several users reported issues with the construction quality of the reamer, specifically the reaming pin becoming detached after minimal use. This created frustration and disappointment, leading to negative experiences for those who faced this problem.

Compatibility with Tools

35%

A significant concern raised was the lack of compatible tools, particularly an appropriate size of allen wrench to maintain the reamer. Users expressed dissatisfaction with the inability to fix the reamer when issues arose, affecting their overall opinion of the product.

Usage Instructions

25%

Reviewers suggested a need for clearer usage instructions, especially regarding the order of operations with using the reamer and deburring tools. Those who followed suggested practices found better success, indicating that proper guidance is crucial.

Performance with Various Brass Types

60%

Users reported varied performance with different brands of brass, noting its effectiveness with standard cases versus issues with older or crimped brass. The tool appears to perform best on quality brass, highlighting its selective applicability.

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REAMING PIN COMES OUT PERMANENTLY

I encountered quite a number of WCC and Winchester once-fired brass with so small flashholes that the decapping pin of my resizing die would get caught in them and even get pulled out. To solve that problem, I bought this reamer from Sinclair a few weeks ago. I used it as soon as I opened the package. After reaming the flashholes of only 6 cases (yes, only 6 cases), the reaming pin came out of the body. I tried to loosen the allen screw that held the reaming pin in the body, but even the smallest allen wrench available in hardware stores and reloading stores were too big. Even the Sinclair technician I consulted could not tell me where to find a wrench that would fit the screw. I returned the flashhole reamer, declining Sinclair's offer of a replacement with free shipping. I figured that, if the pin comes off again, I would have the same problem. It may be just that reamer that was poorly constructed, but over the long run, the unavailability of a wrench to fix the problem makes the product worthless. Thus, the 1 star. If there was a 0 star, I would have marked it.