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Forster Hand Outside Neck Turner Pilot .171" #HOT2017

$25.00 incl GST

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Forster, Reloading, Accessories

Specifications

brand: forster
equipment: neck turner

Description

Forster Hand Outside Neck Turner Pilot .171" #HOT2017

The Forster Hand Held Outside Neck Turner tool allows the reloader to make absolutely certain that their bullet is being released consistently from the case neck. At the point of ignition, the case neck must expand to allow bullet release. If the case neck is thicker on one side than the other, the thinner side will release the bullet sooner and causes a slight bullet-to-bore misalignment that can seriously impair accuracy. These steel pilots, also called mandrels, are precision ground .002" to .0025" smaller than bullet diameter for optimum performance.

➼ Material: Steel
➼ Diamter: .171"
 

Best Suited For

  • Precision reloaders and benchrest shooters
  • Reloading .17 caliber cartridges (e.g., .17 Remington, .17 Hornet)
  • Shooters seeking:
    • Improved neck uniformity
    • Better bullet alignment
    • Enhanced accuracy consistency

📌 Essential for those pursuing maximum precision and consistency in handloads.

When To Use It

  • During case preparation (after resizing and expanding)
  • When:
    • Brass has uneven neck thickness
    • You want tighter neck tension consistency
  • For:
    • Precision/long-range shooting
    • Benchrest or varmint loads

📌 Typically used after case neck expansion but before final loading.

Technical Information

  • Product Code: HOT2017
  • Type: Neck turning pilot (mandrel)
  • Nominal Size: .171" (for .17 caliber bullets ~.172")
  • Actual Pilot Diameter: ~0.1685"
  • Material: Precision-ground steel
  • Compatibility:
    • Forster Hand Outside Neck Turner only
  • Fitment Rule:
    • Pilots are typically 0.002"–0.0025" smaller than bullet diameter
  • Function: Supports case neck internally during turning

📊 Key features:

  • Ensures concentric neck turning
  • Reduces runout and bullet misalignment
  • Improves neck tension uniformity
  • Quick caliber changes by swapping pilots

FAQs

1. What does the pilot actually do?

✔ It supports the inside of the case neck, ensuring:

  • Even material removal
  • Consistent neck thickness
  • Better alignment with the bullet

2. Why is it smaller than bullet diameter?

✔ Designed intentionally:

  • Typically 0.002"–0.0025" undersize
  • Allows smooth rotation and proper fit inside the case neck

3. Is this interchangeable with Forster trimmer pilots?

❌ No.

  • Hand-held neck turner pilots are not interchangeable with case trimmer pilots

4. Do I need one pilot per caliber?

✔ Yes.
Each caliber requires a specific pilot size for proper fit and precision.

5. Do I need neck turning for all reloads?

❌ Not always.
Only necessary when:

  • Seeking maximum accuracy
  • Using tight-neck chambers
  • Brass shows inconsistent neck thickness

Delivery and Compliance

  • ✅ This is a reloading tool component, not a firearm.
  • ✅ No firearms licence required
  • ✅ Can be shipped directly to your address

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