jam1e Posted October 30, 2012 Report Share Posted October 30, 2012 As above folks, I'm after a .204 Ruger depth gauge but apparently they don't do one!!? The shell holder for my .204 is a number 4. I'm told the the number 4 also fits the .223 which is easily available. But obviously the depth gauge would not fit in the case. I'm trying to establish if the metal is hardened, and preventing it from being worked down to a .20 cal on a lathe? Anyone have an idea? Or maybe have done the same? Cheers Jamie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bewsher500 Posted October 31, 2012 Report Share Posted October 31, 2012 doesn't sound too tricky its just a rod with a pin afterall you should get a load made while the lathe is set up, bound to be more people after them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jam1e Posted October 31, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2012 doesn't sound too tricky its just a rod with a pin afterall you should get a load made while the lathe is set up, bound to be more people after them Cheers Bewsher500. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njc110381 Posted October 31, 2012 Report Share Posted October 31, 2012 I should think it would be really simple. No matter how hard it is you can get carbide cutters and it's not going to be harder than them! Once set up it should be pretty easy to fire a load of them out.... In fact I may just give that a go now I know they don't exist! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
activeviii Posted October 31, 2012 Report Share Posted October 31, 2012 you will find they chatter and being thin you will need to run a steady with it or it will flex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bewsher500 Posted November 1, 2012 Report Share Posted November 1, 2012 the good thing is it really doesnt matter what diameter or finish the bulk of the rod is, only the neck portion is relevant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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