OK, reaming question

[verzilli]

Well, guys, still thinking about going from 44 mag to 445.  BUT, the only thing I know about reaming is what the boss does to your backside on occassion

I stupidly asked the gunsmith at Gander Mtn.  He said, "Sure.  Easy. $200."  (Actually, I think I got reamed there!).  I know you guys did not pay that for yours.

Where do I get a reamer, who do I take it to?  Buy it, rent it?  Any gunsmith?  Machinist?  Is this an easy no-brainer for any gunsmith, or could he ruin my gun?

Thanks!

[Badnews Bob]

You can rent the reamer from 4D renal I think they are still a site sponsor and ream it yourself, easy to do all thats required is a tee handle and cutting oil cost less than 50 bucks.

[quickdtoo]

4D is no longer a sponsor, there are a couple reamer rental sources, just do an internet search for reamer rentals, Elk Ridge is another that I've seen others use, it will cost well under $50 including shipping, see the FAQs for reaming the 357 Max, same procedure.

Tim

[wreckhog]

Do the reamer rental places also do the work? Seems like the same small effort involved in shipping a barrel vs a reamer.

[verzilli]

OK.  So its like the 357?  It stops automatically?  I have visions of me stopping about 3" from the muzzle and thinking, "I wonder if that's far enough?"  My bro-in-law is a retired pipe fitter from General Motors.  I assume he would have the tech-knowhow?  A bit scared. 

No need to worry about headspace, etc?

4D does rent them for $28

[LaOtto222]

The 357 Max has a rim. When I reamed mine, I stopped just as the rim cutter touched the 357 rim cut. I then cleaned up real good and slipped a few unfired, unsized, untrimmed cases. they fit with no problems so that is when I quit reaming. There is the rental fee + shipping + insurance. It will still be under $50 all included, and takes maybe 15 minutes once you get the reamer and get all set up ready and that is going slow and taking it easy. Good Luck and Goos Shooting