VLD Chamfer Tool Questions

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Has anyone here tested the accuracy difference between case mouths chamfered with a VLD tool versus a regular 45-degree tool?

If the VLD cases proved more accurate, would the improved accuracy be evident at 100-yards?

Dumb question: How about using the VLD tool with flat base bullets?
 

RicinYakima

High Steppes of Eastern Washington
I have one that I have been using for a couple of years on cases for plain based bullets. As in .360" wadcutters in 357 Magnum cases to reduce lead shaving as the case gets close to the crimp. It works for that, but never noticed or even looked for any accuracy improvement.
 

Ian

Notorious member
I never compared for accuracy, but have only used VLD tools for inside chamfering since as long as I can remember. IIRC they were invented for jax which traditionally don't "require" a pre-expanded neck or bellmouth.
 

fiver

Well-Known Member
I have the Lyman longer tapered one I cut most of my case mouths with.
I don't use an M-type die to open or flair my case mouths with.
but I have gone back to using the standard hand twist 45* champher tool for cast.
I haven't tried a side by side on target comparison of the two but I can tell you the seating feel is a lot different.
the 45* one is a lot smoother and easier.
 

RBHarter

West Central AR
I bought mine as a replacement for the RCBS manual tool after it was lost to my daughters arrow kit . The large tube handle is a great improvement over the smaller tool .
I don't know about accuracy I really don't have any rifles that had a dramatic response to minutia .
Just another chamfer deburring tool for me as a replacement to a lost tool .
The kit tool package I bought came with the chamfer , deburring , lg and sm primer pocket reamers and scrapers for about $23 . I liked mine and bought Dad one later on so now I have 2 .
 

L Ross

Well-Known Member
I like the longer Lyman chamfering tool as I find it cuts really smooth and the larger handle is easier to use than my smaller Sinclair 45 degree tool. I use the M die and NOE expanders so I don't just depend on the chamfer.
 
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Ian

Notorious member
I still use the Lyman tool in the handle it came in for small batches, but other wise I spin off the cutter, mount it in a hex adapter, and step out in the shop to let the mini-lathe do the twisting.
 

popper

Well-Known Member
The VLD to remove burrs from inside only. 45 doesn't do good on the burrs without making a sharp lip on the mouth. Especially after trim.