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.32 Ideal chamber reamer
May 11th, 2025 at 5:32pm
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After some years, I've finally decided to start reconditioning a Hepburn #3 that frankly has nothing going for it but a tight, problem-free action.
I'm planning on relining the shot-out barrel to .30 Ideal (because I want to...that's why). 
My question for the community is: does anyone know where to find a reamer for this?
  
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Re: .32 Ideal chamber reamer
Reply #1 - May 12th, 2025 at 9:04am
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Pacific tool does not have one listed but most likely can make it.
  
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Re: .32 Ideal chamber reamer
Reply #2 - May 13th, 2025 at 9:08am
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The one I have is marked "Pacific Tool and Gauge."
  
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Re: .32 Ideal chamber reamer
Reply #3 - May 13th, 2025 at 9:51am
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What is your plan for brass?
  
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Re: .32 Ideal chamber reamer
Reply #4 - May 15th, 2025 at 9:30am
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I had a reamer built at Pacific tool years ago. But with brass costing about $1.50 first batch...then$2.50 each. They werent holding up very well. Had a new reamer built, 32-357 Max with 1/2" straight neck if I wanted to do fixed also. Has worked out well.  Next reamer have 1/4" straight at base  so that you can size brass easily in shell holder. Have custom Hornady dies also.   Within one grain of original case! Bomb proof,the brass will last forever.....
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Re: .32 Ideal chamber reamer
Reply #5 - May 17th, 2025 at 6:12pm
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Have around 100 RMC once-fired cases from an estate sale, and I see they still offer them at the bargain price of $5 each in 20 case lots.
Yeah, that sounds like a lot, but their stuff lasts forever if you don't abuse it.
  
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