do I need floating reamer? t handle? go/no go gauges?

[bluebayou]

What do I need to get when I get the reamer for 357 Max?  I asked this question before, I think, but now I have the rifle in hand. 

[bluebayou]

Well it looks like it has to be a floating reamer from Elk Ridge, anyway.  I have a T-handle for a tap set if that would work.....

[trotterlg]

If you are doing it by hand you sure don't need a floating reamer holder.  I don't even use one when I do a chamber on a lathe, just set it up right and it cuts a perfect chamber.  Hand reaming from 357 to 357 max should take you about 6 minutes.  Larry

[Datil]

 Reaming 357 to Maxie all you need is reamer t- handle and a little cutting oil
 or 3in1 oil, or some other oil. Have a 357 Max brass is all the Gage you need.
 if you are slow may take 15 minutes.
 I saw one did in about 10 min in the shade tree at Hooker Ok. He used a
 chuck from a drill. Marv.

[trotterlg]

One thing to remember is that some straight wall cases actucally get shorter when fired, my 30 carbine shrinks by about .006 inches, so I would use a new case or a new loaded round to head space it with.  I ream the ones I do to about .002 headspace on a new round.  Larry