I admit, I am stymied. Having cut at least 6 forcing cones with a 11 degree cutter, I am mystified why this forcing cone will not cut. When placing the cutter into the forcing cone, it seats fine to a proper depth for cutting - or so it seems. The cutter just spins however with no cutting or bite whatsoever.
The cutter is a Brownells 11 degree chamfer cutter and is sharp as all get out. I have cut the 45 caliber cones but the 38/357 cones will not be cut. For the life of me I can't visualize this in my minds eye. The 11 degree blade should be impacting the factory lip and cutting - unless the factory angle (Pietta Alchimista III) is greater than 11 degrees.
The reason I am cutting this cone will become obvious when you see the images of the cone below. To say I am not happy with this is an understatement. This is the quality that is getting sold for upwards of $700 on these particular revolvers? Fortunately I did not pay that kind of money for this one when I purchased it.
So....any tips on why the silly 11 degree forcing cone cutter will NOT cut?
It's sharp. I am turning it the correct way. It is fully seated. The bushing is in place. yada yada yada
With rifle in hand, I confidently go forth into the darkness.