Miscellaneous Cutting Tools
Dovetails
These cutters are for use in milling machines only, and will provide a professional looking dovetail cut for front and rear sights.
Technical Information
Material: per description. Carbide cutters will have a longer service life than steel cutters
Notes: For use in milling machines only. Do not run at over 700 rpm
Use a 1/4" end mill to cut out majority of material, finish with dovetail cutter
| PTG .290" x 60-Degree Dovetail Sight Base Cutter Carbide | 731311 | $42.49 |
| PTG .495" x 65-Degree Dovetail Sight Base Cutter High Speed Steel | 293931 | $23.49 |
| PTG .300" x 65-Degree Dovetail Sight Base Cutter High Speed Steel | 165509 | $23.49 |
| PTG .330" x 60-Degree Dovetail Sight Base Cutter Carbide | 911833 | $52.99 |
| PTG .300" x 60-Degree Dovetail Sight Base Cutter High Speed Steel | 141854 | $23.49 |
| PTG .370" x 65-Degree Dovetail Sight Base Cutter Carbide | 434361 | $47.99 |
| PTG .375" x 60-Degree Dovetail Sight Base Cutter High Speed Steel | 170530 | $22.99 |
| PTG .330" x 60-Degree Dovetail Sight Base Cutter High Speed Steel | 734534 | $23.49 |
| PTG .495" x 65-Degree Dovetail Sight Base Cutter Carbide | 121207 | $52.99 |
| PTG .290" x 60-Degree Dovetail Sight Base Cutter Carbide | 731311 | $42.49 |
| PTG .245" x 60-Degree Dovetail Sight Base Cutter High Speed Steel | 912429 | $23.49 |
| PTG .330" x 65-Degree Dovetail Sight Base Cutter High Speed Steel | 862624 | $23.49 |
| PTG .300" x 60-Degree Dovetail Sight Base Cutter Carbide | 146428 | $52.99 |
| PTG .330" x 65-Degree Dovetail Sight Base Cutter Carbide | 997980 | $52.99 |
| PTG .250" x 74-Degree Dovetail Sight Base Cutter High Speed Steel | 888119 | $23.49 |
| PTG .290" x 60-Degree Dovetail Sight Base Cutter High Speed Steel | 623791 | $23.49 |
| PTG .360" x 60-Degree Dovetail Sight Base Cutter High Speed Steel | 991941 | $23.49 |
| PTG Scope Mount Ring Alignment Reamer 30mm | 166854 | $135.99 |
If the rings installed on the rifle are not in perfect alignment a scope cannot be expected to perform properly and if the problem is severe enough, damage to the scope could result. The PTG alignment reamer is installed in the mounted rings and turned clockwise just as a chambering reamer. If the rings are not in perfect alignment metal is removed from the inside of the rings until both align with each other. One end of the cutter is turned to 1/2" diameter for use in a drill press/lathe, or may be turned by hand with a 7/8" wrench. Wrench not included.
Technical Information
Material: Steel.
| PTG Scope Mount Ring Alignment Reamer 1" | 218535 | $109.99 |
| PTG Barrel Fluting Cutter 1/4" Wide Carbide Tipped | 644544 | $132.99 |
Carbide tipped cutters will retain their sharpness longer than conventional steel. These high quality cutters will provide a professional looking cut for your fluting project. For use with a milling machine.
Technical Information
Material: high speed steel with carbide cutting tips.
Notes: Must be used in a lathe with adequate fixtures to locate and hold barrel in place during cutting operations.
Cutting tools are not returnable.
| PTG Shotgun Spiral Flute Forcing Cone Reamer 12 Gauge High Speed Steel | 972006 | $111.99 |
Lengthening the forcing cone in a shotgun barrel will improve patterns and reduce felt recoil. Constructed of high speed steel with 8 left hand spiral flutes, these 12" reamers will cut forcing cones up to 3.1" long and have a 1/2" shank with 7/16" flats.
Technical Information
Material: High Speed Steel.
Features: Lengthens forcing cone to lessen recoil and provides better patterns.
Gunsmithing Required: Yes.
Notes: Reamers have 8 left-hand spiral flutes.
Cuts forcing cones up to 3.100" long.
12" Overall length.
Removable bushing.
1/2" shank 7/16" flats to drive reamer.
| PTG Shotgun Forcing Cone Reamer 16 Gauge Carbide | 746234 | $204.99 |
These carbide steel reamers are used to lengthen the forcing cone to lessen recoil and provide better patterns. Reamers are suitable for use in chrome lined barrels, come with a removable bushing and are capable of cutting forcing cones up to 3.1" long.
Technical Information
Material: Carbide.
Features: Lengthtens forcing cone to lessen recoil and provides better patterns.
Gunsmithing Required: Yes/No.
Notes: Reamers have 8 left-hand spiral flutes
Cuts forcing cones up to 2.900" long
12" Overall length
Removable bushing
Suitable for cutting forcing cones in chrome lined barrels
1/2" shank 7/16" flats to drive reamer
| PTG Shotgun Spiral Flute Forcing Cone Reamer 16 Gauge High Speed Steel | 689419 | $111.99 |
| PTG Shotgun Spiral Flute Forcing Cone Reamer 20 Gauge High Speed Steel | 812774 | $111.99 |
| PTG Shotgun Forcing Cone Reamer 20 Gauge Carbide | 515220 | $204.99 |
| PTG Shotgun Spiral Flute Forcing Cone Reamer 410 Bore High Speed Steel | 439121 | $111.99 |
| PTG Shotgun Forcing Cone Reamer 410 Bore Carbide | 976121 | $189.99 |
| PTG Shotgun Forcing Cone Reamer 12 Gauge Carbide | 514861 | $189.99 |
| PTG Receiver Tap 1-1/16" x 16+.010" Oversize Piloted Remington 700 SA, 700 LA | 481854 | $211.99 |
This system uses a bushing, tap and reamer to true the face of the receiver, making it absolutely flat and uniform for a better match to the bolt. It also recuts the thread's minor diameter. Please note that the use of this system may increase headspace slightly. Be sure to check for proper headspace after using this tool. Bushing, tap and reamers all sold separately.
Technical Information
Material: Hardened steel.
Notes: Designed to recut threads in Remington 700 receiver.
Tap is guided into receiver by pilot.
| PTG Receiver Tap 1-1/16" Standard Size Piloted Remington 700 SA, 700 LA | 228582 | $211.99 |
| PTG Receiver Reamer 1-1/16"+.010" Oversize Piloted Remington 700 SA, 700 LA and Winchester Model 70 | 198194 | $211.99 |
This system uses a bushing, tap and reamer to true the face of the receiver, making it absolutely flat and uniform for a better match to the bolt. It also recuts the thread's minor diameter. Please note that the use of this system may increase headspace slightly. Be sure to check for proper headspace after using this tool. Bushing, tap and reamers all sold separately.
Technical Information
Notes: Receiver should be secured in a fixture to prevent chatter
Tool is intended for use by professional gunsmith
| PTG Receiver Reamer 1-1/16" Standard Size Piloted Remington 700 SA, 700 LA and Winchester Model 70 | 121117 | $211.99 |
| PTG Bolt Face Truing Cutter 416 Rigby Bolt Face (.590) Carbide | 369274 | $33.99 |
A bolt face that is truly perpendicular to the bore will result in enhanced accuracy in bolt action rifles. This tool by PTG squares the bolt face to the rifle bore, reducing case stress and enhancing accuracy and reliability. Cutter guides are useful for properly aligning a cutter with a bolt face.
Technical Information
Material: Carbide facing cutter.
Features: Opens and squares bolt face to accept 416 Rigby diameter cartridges.
Gunsmithing Required: Yes.
Notes: .375" diameter drive shank.
Requires use of PTG Bolt Face Truing Cutter Guide.
Cutter is multi fluted for a smooth cut.
| PTG Bolt Face Truing Cutter PPC Bolt Face (.448) Carbide | 413782 | $33.99 |
| PTG Bolt Face Truing Cutter 308 Winchester Bolt Face (.473) Carbide | 196742 | $33.99 |
| PTG Bolt Face Truing Cutter 223 Remington Bolt Face (.378) Carbide | 790524 | $33.99 |
| PTG Bolt Face Truing Cutter Magnum Bolt Face (.537) Carbide | 712896 | $$33.99 |
| PTG Sight Screw Counterbore 6x48 Fillister Head Carbide | 415002 | $24.99 |
This tool cuts space for the sight screw head , allowing it to be countersunk into the metal. Counterboring a receiver or barrel for sight screws results in a professional looking installation that will add beauty and value to your gun.
Technical Information
Notes: Cuts space for sight screw head (allows head to be countersunk into metal).
Should be used in a drill press with all work held in precision fixtures for best results.
Description lists either hight speed steel or carbide. Carbide will last longer than high speed steel, however both must be used carefully as with any cutting tool.
| PTG Sight Screw Counterbore 6x48 Fillister Head High Speed Steel | 353608 | $12.99 |
| PTG Mauser Trigger Guard Screw Counterbore High Speed Steel | 984570 | $12.99 |
Counter-boring the trigger guard will result in a simple, professional looking installation of the trigger guard screws.
Technical Information
Notes: Cutter and trigger guard should be secured in proper fixtures to prevent chatter.
| PTG Mauser Trigger Guard Screw Counterbore Carbide | 544711 | $39.99 |
| PTG Sight Screw Counterbore 8x40 Fillister Head Carbide | 352577 | $24.99 |
| PTG Sight Screw Counterbore 8x40 Fillister Head High Speed Steel | 574359 | $12.99 |
| PTG Sight Screw Counterbore 8x40 Weaver-Style Head High Speed Steel | 617168 | $12.99 |
| PTG Sight Screw Counterbore 8x40 Weaver-Style Head Carbide | 288174 | $24.99 |
| PTG Sight Screw Counterbore 8x40 Weaver-Style Head Carbide | 315430 | $12.99 |
| PTG Sight Screw Counterbore 6x48 Weaver-Style Head Carbide | 345944 | $24.99 |
| PTG Barrel Muzzle Crown Facing Tool Piloted 12 Gauge High Speed Steel | 997182 | $69.99 |
With this high speed steel cutter, you can face the muzzle of a shotgun in no time. A pilot is included to ensure a steady and proper cut.
Technical Information
Notes: Piloted tool designed to recut and square muzzle face
Should be used with a lathe and barrrel(s) fixtured to prevent cutter chatter
| PTG Barrel Muzzle Crown Facing Tool Piloted 12 Gauge High Speed Steel | 997182 | $69.99 |
| PTG Recoil Lug Reamer to Accept 1-1/16" x 16 +.010 Barrel Thread Shank | 736337 | $84.99 |
Recoil lugs that are not perfectly square can greatly affect accuracy and inhibit lock up. With this reamer from ECT, you can be sure that your lug faces are smooth and square, and are not restricting your rifle's accuracy. Reamer shank size is 5/8".
Technical Information
Material: High speed steel.
Notes: Opens existing hole in recoil lug to accept barrel shank.
Recoil lug should be held in adequate fixture for power drilling.
Cutting tools cannot be returned.
| PTG Recoil Lug Reamer to Accept 1 x 1/16" Standard Size Barrel Thread Shank | 416613 | $84.99 |
| PTG Cylinder Chamfer Cutter 1/2" | 416632 | $49.99 |
Makes 45 degree angle cuts, permits faster loading with speedloaders.
Technical Information
Notes: 2.4" long.
Makes 45 degree angle cuts, permits faster loading with speedloaders.
| PTG Interchangeable Pilot Muzzle and Cylinder 45-Degree Chamfering and Crowning Cutter 1/2" Diameter | 519840 | $23.99 |
Ideal for crowning the muzzle on vintage guns with flat crowns, or any crown that has been damaged. Also works well to chamfer the leading edge of revolver cylinders for easier speedloading. Cutter allows the chamfer to be cut at 45 degrees. Individual pilots and cutting handle sold separately. Please see the "Technical Specifications & Use" link below for a complete list of available pilots.
Technical Information
Notes: Cutter must be used with correct size pilot (sold separately).
Diameter listed is the diameter of the cutting surface.
| PTG Interchangeable Pilot Muzzle 90-Degree Crowning Cutter 1" Diameter | 743874 | $23.99 |
Ideal for facing-off barrel muzzles after shortening, before crowning, or for eliminating dings/damage from flat-faced muzzles. Cutter allows the chamfer to be cut at 90 degrees. Individual pilots and cutting handle sold separately. Please see the "Technical Specifications & Use" link below for a complete list of available pilots.
Technical Information
Notes: Cutter must be used with correct size pilot (sold separately).
Diameter listed is the diameter of the cutting surface.
| PTG Interchangeable Pilot Muzzle and Cylinder 45-Degree Chamfering and Crowning Cutter 1/2" Diameter 17 through 22 Caliber | 580673 | $48.99 |
Ideal for crowning the muzzle on vintage guns with flat crowns, or any crown that has been damaged. Also works well to chamfer the leading edge of revolver cylinders for easier speedloading. Cutter allows the chamfer to be cut at 45 degrees. Individual pilots and cutting handle sold separately. Please see the "Technical Specifications & Use" link below for a complete list of available pilots.
Technical Information
Notes: Cutter must be used with correct size pilot (sold separately).
Diameter listed is the diameter of the cutting surface.
| PTG Interchangeable Pilot Muzzle and Cylinder 45-Degree Chamfering and Crowning Cutter 5/8" Diameter | 272470 | $23.99 |
Ideal for crowning the muzzle on vintage guns with flat crowns, or any crown that has been damaged. Also works well to chamfer the leading edge of revolver cylinders for easier speedloading. Cutter allows the chamfer to be cut at 45 degrees. Individual pilots and cutting handle sold separately. Please see the "Technical Specifications & Use" link below for a complete list of available pilots.
Technical Information
Notes: Cutter must be used with correct size pilot (sold separately).
Diameter listed is the diameter of the cutting surface.
| PTG Interchangeable Pilot Muzzle 90-Degree Crowning Cutter 1" Diameter 17 through 22 Caliber | 412505 | $58.99 |
Ideal for facing-off barrel muzzles after shortening, before crowning, or for eliminating dings/damage from flat-faced muzzles. Cutter allows the chamfer to be cut at 90 degrees. Individual pilots and cutting handle sold separately. Please see the "Technical Specifications & Use" link below for a complete list of available pilots.
Technical Information
Notes: Cutter must be used with correct size pilot (sold separately).
Diameter listed is the diameter of the cutting surface.
| PTG Cylinder Chamfer Cutter 5/8" | 372251 | $49.99 |
Makes 45 degree angle cuts, permits faster loading with speedloaders.
Technical Information
Notes: 2.4" long.
Makes 45 degree angle cuts, permits faster loading with speedloaders.
| PTG Interchangeable Pilot Screw In Choke Reamer Browning Invector, Mossberg Accu-Choke, Winchester Win-Choke 20 Gauge | 799498 | $114.99 |
This choke reamer is for use with interchangeable pilot bushings. It may be used by hand, but best results will be achieved with the use of a lathe.
Technical Information
Notes: Use with interchangeable pilot bushings.
Remove any existing choke or constriction in barrel before use.
May be used by hand but a lathe will give best results.
Reamers have integral stop, taps have ground threads.
Specific types:
Tru-Choke for use with barrels that are too thin for Win-Choke. Outside diameter .020" smaller than Win-Choke.
12 gauge .795" - 44 tpi, accepts standard Tru-Choke tubes. 20 gauge .675" - 44 tpi
Tru-Choke thinwall for over and under, lightweight single shot, side by side with thin barrels. 0.020" thinner than standard Tru-Choke tubes.
12 gauge .775" - 44 tpi, accepts thinwall style tubes only.
Win-Choke for threading barrels to accept original equipment tubes from Win-Choke, Mossberg AccuChoke, Weatherby, Browning Invector.
12 gauge .814" - 32 tpi. 20 gauge 11/16" - 32 tpi.
Rem-Choke barrels will accept Rem-Choke and Remington factory tubes.
12 gauge .814" - 32 tpi.
| PTG Interchangeable Pilot Screw In Choke Reamer Browning Invector, Mossberg Accu-Choke, Winchester Win-Choke 12 Gauge | 198829 | $114.99 |
| PTG Interchangeable Pilot Screw In Choke Tap Remington Rem Choke 12 Gauge | 710932 | $114.99 |
| PTG Interchangeable Pilot Screw In Choke Tap Tru-Choke Thinwall 12 Gauge | 268591 | $114.99 |
| PTG Interchangeable Pilot Screw In Choke Reamer Remington Rem Choke 12 Gauge | 642151 | $114.99 |
| PTG Interchangeable Pilot Screw In Choke Reamer Tru-Choke Thinwall 12 Gauge | 938000 | $114.99 |
| PTG Interchangeable Pilot Screw In Choke Tap Tru-Choke 12 Gauge | 191781 | $114.99 |
| PTG Interchangeable Pilot Screw In Choke Tap Tru-Choke 20 Gauge | 369877 | $114.99 |
| PTG Interchangeable Pilot Screw In Choke Reamer Tru-Choke 12 Gauge | 433145 | $114.99 |
| PTG Interchangeable Pilot Screw In Choke Reamer Tru-Choke 20 Gauge | 467165 | $114.99 |
| PTG Interchangeable Pilot Screw In Choke Tap Browning Invector, Mossberg Accu-Choke, Winchester Win-Choke 12 Gauge | 227039 | $114.99 |
| PTG Interchangeable Pilot Screw In Choke Tap Browning Invector, Mossberg Accu-Choke, Winchester Win-Choke 20 Gauge | 581664 | $114.99 |
| PTG Rivet Cutter Remington 870 | 639314 | $24.99 |
This hardened steel cutter fits into a drill press; spot faces the front rivet for broken ejector removal. Eliminates rebluing the receiver by letting the existing rivet be re-peened. Tool is 2-1/2" long, shaft is 0.31" in diameter and cutter is 0.143" in diameter.
Technical Information
Notes: Hardened steel cutter, steel shaft.
Cutter diameter .143", shaft diameter .31", 2 1/2" overall length.
Use in a drill press, spot faces the front rivet for broken ejector removal.
| PTG Winchester Extractor Cutter Carbide | 943790 | $111.99 |
This carbide cutter is designed specifically to cut a space for the extractor in the barrel for Winchester Model 70 Controlled Round Feed Actions. Features 6 cutting flutes and a 1/2" diameter drive shank.
Technical Information
Material: Carbide.
Features: Cuts the extractor cut in the breech end of the barrel for the Winchester 70 Controlled Round Feed action.
Gunsmithing Required: Yes.
Notes: Shank diameter .500"
6-flute cutter.
| PTG Interchangeable Pilot Revolver Forcing Cone Cutter 18-Degree | 812154 | $38.99 |
Easily cut a perfectly centered revolver forcing cone. Works in conjunction with a nominal pilot bushing (sold separately).
Technical Information
Notes: Tool steel.
Designed to cut a centered forcing cone on a revolver.
5 degree duplicates Ruger factory dimension.
11 degree gives less bullet deformation, intended for wadcutters.
18 degree is common with many manufacturers.
82 degree breaks the edge on a new or just cut forcing cone.
| PTG Interchangeable Pilot Revolver Forcing Cone Cutter 5-Degree | 672206 | $38.99 |
| PTG Interchangeable Pilot Revolver Forcing Cone Cutter 11-Degree | 224933 | $38.99 |
| PTG Interchangeable Pilot Revolver Forcing Cone Cutter 22 Rimfire 11-Degree | 512317 | $38.99 |
| PTG Interchangeable Pilot Revolver Forcing Cone Cutter 82-Degree | 715764 | $38.99 |
| PTG Interchangeable Pilot Drill Bit 3/8" Diameter | 942094 | $74.99 |
These bits are perfect for drilling a barrel in preparation for installation of a barrel liner. Interchangeable pilots ensure a proper cut for excellent results. Steel.
Technical Information
Material: Tool Steel.
Notes: Includes 22 caliber pilot.
Bit may be resharpened.
Drill bits are standard "jobber" length. Bit and bushing is used to drill the rifling out of a barrel to install a sleeve inside the barrel (replacing the rifling).
Drill bit extensions will be necessary for other than short handgun barrels and extensions are usually made by welding steel rod to the end of the drill bit.
Pilot drill bit bushings are for use with ECT drill bits only.
| PTG Interchangeable Pilot Revolver Facing Cutter 22 Rimfire .400" Diameter | 996199 | $38.99 |
Tool steel cutter is used in conjunction with a nominal pilot bushing (sold separately) to adjust the barrel to cylinder gap, as well as to square the rear of the barrel face.
Technical Information
Notes: Tool steel.
Used to adjust barrel to cylinder gap and square rear of barrel face. Barrel may need to be set back if too much material is removed.
| .540" fits Ruger Security Six, GP100, S&W K-frame, Colt MK III, Official Police | 776186 |
| .560" fits S&W L-frame | 919751 |
| .625" fits S&W N-frame, Ruger Blackhawk and Super Blackhawk | 331640 |
| .687" fits Ruger Redhawk | 398165 |
22 Caliber rimfire cutters - the individual revolver should be measured to determine the correct size cutter.
| PTG Lug Cutter 1911 .186" Diameter | 580046 | $46.99 |
For use with any 1911 barrel, this lug cutter removes excess material from the bottom barrel lug for proper fitting to the slide and frame. The 0.186" cutter is used first, followed by the 0.195" cutter if more material needs to come off.
Technical Information
Notes: Trims excess material from bottom barrel lug.
Works for all size 1911 barrels.
Use .186" cutter first, .195" only if more material removal is needed.
| PTG Shotgun Rim Cutter 12 Gauge | 862730 | $94.99 |
| PTG Shotgun Rim Cutter 20 Gauge | 241742 | $94.99 |
This rim cutter recuts the worn or damaged chamber rim area.
Technical Information
Notes: Recuts worn or damaged chamber rim area.
For use with headspace ring. Solder ring in place in chamber, then recut rim with cutter.
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Recoil Lugs
The Taylor Recoil Lug is surface ground for uniformity to provide improved accuracy by spreading recoil force over a larger area. Lugs come with either parallel sides or the new tapered shank. Factory barrels may need to have the recoil shoulder set forward. Gunsmithing is required.
| PTG Recoil Lug Remington 700, Savage 110 Parallel Sides .200 Thick Chrome Moly - 641839 Price: $26.99 |
Technical Information
Material: Chrome Moly Steel.
Finish: In the white (requires polishing and application of finish of your choice)
Features: Parallel cut sides to prevent uneven torque between barrel and action.
Gunsmithing Required: Yes.
Proper installation may require resetting of the shoulder by a professional gunsmith.
Notes: Provides extra thickness for added action strength as well as provides added bedding surface. Improves stability by eliminating recoil flex due to the distribution of recoil over a larger surface area.
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