VLD chanfering tool ?

rebs · November 25, 2016, 01:43 PM

Can this tool be used foir all bullets or is it only for VLD bullets ? Any pros or cons on this tool ?
I load only jacketed bullets in both boat tail and flat base.

brasscollector · November 25, 2016, 01:55 PM

I use mine on all cases regardless of what type of boolit is getting seated. Only reason I have a VLD chamfering tool is because it came with my motorized case prep tool. Up until I bought that it seems the standard chamfer tool did the job fine.

Pros: Makes you feel better about seating those expensive VLDs

Cons: Cost ten additional dollars to accomplish the same task

rg1 · November 25, 2016, 02:58 PM

I actually prefer the VLD tool over the standard inside case neck deburring tool. Rifle case trimmers tend to roll a sharp rim on the inside of the necks and outside too. My standard deburr tool doesn't cut out the rolled edge. The VLD cutting edge angle removes the burr without having to turn the standard tool so much that it leaves a knife edge on the case mouth. I say much better for lead and match bullets but also better for standard bullets. Only issue is you can't flip it over and outside deburr too.

**Unclenick** · November 25, 2016, 03:43 PM

It's just a more gradual taper to the inside of the neck. In theory, if it matched the boattail perfectly, the bullet would sit upright in the case better and start into the case better centered and come out with less runout. I've yet to see that work out reliably, though, because there is seldom an exact match. Short of accomplishing that, though, the more gradual taper assures an easier start into the mouth for any bullet, so it doesn't hurt anything.

November 25, 2016, 01:43 PM	#1
rebs Senior Member Join Date: January 10, 2012 Posts: 3,881	VLD chanfering tool ? Can this tool be used foir all bullets or is it only for VLD bullets ? Any pros or cons on this tool ? I load only jacketed bullets in both boat tail and flat base.

November 25, 2016, 01:55 PM	#2
brasscollector Senior Member Join Date: July 26, 2015 Posts: 526	I use mine on all cases regardless of what type of boolit is getting seated. Only reason I have a VLD chamfering tool is because it came with my motorized case prep tool. Up until I bought that it seems the standard chamfer tool did the job fine. Pros: Makes you feel better about seating those expensive VLDs Cons: Cost ten additional dollars to accomplish the same task __________________ He may look dumb, but that's just a disguise. -Charlie Daniels

November 25, 2016, 03:43 PM	#4
Unclenick Staff Join Date: March 4, 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 21,061	It's just a more gradual taper to the inside of the neck. In theory, if it matched the boattail perfectly, the bullet would sit upright in the case better and start into the case better centered and come out with less runout. I've yet to see that work out reliably, though, because there is seldom an exact match. Short of accomplishing that, though, the more gradual taper assures an easier start into the mouth for any bullet, so it doesn't hurt anything. __________________ Gunsite Orange Hat Family Member CMP Certified GSM Master Instructor NRA Certified Rifle Instructor NRA Benefactor Member and Golden Eagle

November 25, 2016, 02:58 PM	#3
rg1 Senior Member Join Date: November 6, 2001 Posts: 1,125	I actually prefer the VLD tool over the standard inside case neck deburring tool. Rifle case trimmers tend to roll a sharp rim on the inside of the necks and outside too. My standard deburr tool doesn't cut out the rolled edge. The VLD cutting edge angle removes the burr without having to turn the standard tool so much that it leaves a knife edge on the case mouth. I say much better for lead and match bullets but also better for standard bullets. Only issue is you can't flip it over and outside deburr too.