I just got a new XM-18. I'm not sure what the angle is on it, but I'm guessing it's at least 23 degrees each side. Obviously, with a sharpmaker, getting to 20 degrees each side will take some reprofiling. The steel is M390. Yes, a very hard steel. If I invest in diamond rods, how long will it take to reprofile it down to 40 degrees inclusive? Is there a better way? Get some even coarser stones and rubber band them to the rods on the sharpmaker? Has anyone reprofiled a Hinderer on the sharpmaker?
Yes, I've thought about getting a KME or WE, or EP...but that will be down the line. For now, I'm sticking to the sharpmaker, and I'd like to get this edge A LOT sharper. Thank you!
Yes, I've thought about getting a KME or WE, or EP...but that will be down the line. For now, I'm sticking to the sharpmaker, and I'd like to get this edge A LOT sharper. Thank you!