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Receiver Facing Cutter & Pilots - 1'''' Receiver Facing Pilot
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SKU: 080000195
Overview
This hardened steel cutter and pilot set is intended for truing receiver faces on Remington 700 and AR-15 actions without the need for lathe work. It squares the receiver face to the boltway to support precise barrel mating, making it a practical shop tool for accuracy-minded rifle work. The cutter’s 90-degree, 12-flute design is built for smooth, even cutting when used with a Brownells Muzzle Facing & Chamfering T-Handle or Drill Chuck Adaptor. The polished finish and included pilot sizing help keep the tool focused on the intended action types, though it is a specialized setup rather than a general-purpose gunsmithing accessory.
Why Hunters Choose the Brownells
Squares Receiver
Face for precise mating to
Accurizing Remington
700 and AR-15 actions
Allows Receiver
Facing without lathe work
Twelve 90-degree
Flutes help deliver smooth, chatter-free
Includes Hardened
Steel cutter and pilots with
Key Features
- Hardened steel cutter and pilots for receiver facing work
- Designed to accurize Remington 700 and AR-15 actions without a lathe
- Squares the receiver face to the boltway for precise barrel mating
- Twelve 90° flutes help deliver even pressure and a smooth cut
- Includes a .700" pilot for factory-original Remington 700 receivers
- Compatible with Brownells Muzzle Facing & Chamfering T-Handle or Drill Chuck Adaptor
Best Used For
- For gunsmiths truing a Remington 700 receiver face without lathe work
- For AR-15 and Remington 700 owners pursuing action accurizing tasks
- For users needing a receiver-facing tool with a .700-inch factory-original pilot
- For bench work using a T-handle or drill chuck adaptor setup
- For shooters wanting a cutter and pilot set for precise barrel mating
Specifications
| Blade Finish | Polished finish |
|---|---|
| Compatibility | Remington 700 and AR-15 actions |
| Cutter Angle | 90° |
| Cutter Length | 2 in (5.1 cm) |
| Cutter Outside Diameter | 1 1/2 in (3.8 cm) |
| Flutes | 12 |
| Material | Hardened steel |
| Pilot Length | 2 in |
| Pilot Outside Diameter | 0.700 in (17.8 mm) or 1 in (25.4 mm) |
| Receiver Fit | Factory-original Remington 700 receivers |
| Tool Requirement | Brownells Muzzle Facing & Chamfering T-Handle or Drill Chuck Adaptor |
Pros
- Squares the receiver face for precise mating to the barrel
- Designed for accurizing Remington 700 and AR-15 actions
- Allows receiver facing without lathe work
- Twelve 90-degree flutes help deliver smooth, chatter-free cutting
- Includes hardened steel cutter and pilots with polished finish
- Uses a .700-inch pilot for factory-original Remington 700 receivers
Considerations & Trade-offs
- Designed for use with Brownells Muzzle Facing & Chamfering T-Handle or a Drill Chuck Adaptor, so it requires compatible tooling to be used as intended.
- The .700" pilot is specified for factory-original Remington 700 receivers, which limits fit to the listed receiver type.
- This is a receiver-facing cutter and pilot set, so it is purpose-built for accurizing work rather than a general-purpose shop tool.
- The product is sold as a cutter-and-pilot system; the long description does not indicate that all possible receiver or action variants are covered.
Suggested Comparisons
- Receiver face truing tools
- Rifle action gunsmithing tools
- Barrel fitting and chambering tools
- Rifle maintenance and accurizing accessories
Suggested Accessories
- Receiver facing tool
- Muzzle facing and chamfering T-handle
- Drill chuck adaptor
- Replacement pilot
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this tool used for?
It is used to true the receiver face for accurizing Remington 700 and AR-15 actions without a lathe.
Which actions is it described for?
The long description says it is for accurizing Remington 700 and AR-15 actions. The .700" pilot is specifically described as fitting factory-original Remington 700 receivers.
Does this include a lathe or require one?
No lathe is required according to the product description. It is presented as a way to eliminate lathe work.
What tools does it work with?
It is described as being used with Brownells Muzzle Facing & Chamfering T-Handle or with a Drill Chuck Adaptor.
What specifications are provided for the cutter and pilots?
The specs list hardened steel with a polished finish. The cutter is 90°, 2" long x 1 1/2" O.D. The pilots are 2" long x .700" or 1" O.D.