Cannelure tool ?

[Drm50]

A guy at a gun show told me his buddy had a cannelure tool that was adjustable
for calibres. I have wanted a cannelure tool for some time but have never come
across one. Guy didn't seem real knowledgeable on loading, so I don't know if
he was blowing smoke. Anybody up on this subject? Any info appreciated. Will
one of these tools work on jacketed bullets? I have several hundred Barns 458
bullets, old stock, made for 45/70 with no cannelure. I want to load them for a
1895 Marlin.

 

[Barnacle Brad]

Corbin

Never knew such a tool existed, but google did...

 

[jmorris]

The one I have is made by CH4D

 

[WIL TERRY]

Mine is a CH Cannalure tool. It works perfectly on bullets and brass.

I have NEVER EVER seen any bullets manufactured originally to load the 45/70cartridge that did not have a cannalure already.

 

[oldpapps]

I have one from the early 70's. Had a source for great numbers of 111 grain 30 cal carbine FMJ bullets (free). I loaded them in 30-30 rounds and needed a cannelure.

The brand is CH. They are now 'CH/4D'.
http://www.ch4d.com/products/equipment/bullet-tools/CanToo

I didn't pop that much back then!

Load with care,

OSOK

 

[Drm50]

Barnes 410 gr. 458 bullets

The Barnes bullets I have are in boxes of 50, like most. Boxes are brown cardboard, with red boarders. Calibre appears to be hand ink stamped. On
box says for 45/70. Bullets are classic round nose, long bearing surface
with very small amount of lead showing on tip. I get the idea these are
softer than bullets for 458 mag. I'm not a Barnes bullet guy, I have no idea
how old these bullets are. Bought at auction, to give you idea of possible
age, in box were 2 boxes of Sisk 22 bullets, 5 boxes Herters bullets 22&30cal
and many other name brand bullets in 1950s style boxes. 10 boxes of Win.
219 zipper brass and many other goodies.

 

[Unclenick]

The tools should work. Be aware that impressing a cannelure easily distorts a bullet and potentially reduces its accuracy, which is why you don't see cannelures in match bullets. However, if applied carefully and not too deeply and without excess force, they are fine.

 

[T. O'Heir]

That'd be one of the many things the primary purpose of which is to separate you from your money. There is no need for a cannelure on any bullet.

 

[jmorris]

That makes me wonder why Federal, Winchester, CCI, Remington, Hornady and many, many others have waisted untold thousands to preform the operation on bullets for longer than any of us have been alive...

 

[mhblaw]

I got one from CH when I wanted to put a cannelure on some 40 caliber jacketed bullets to use in a 38WCF revolver. Worked just fine. Tool is adjustable for where on the bullet you want the cannelure.

 

[skizzums]

very interesting. I would like to hear more peoples opinions on possible "pros" to adding a cann