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You could order a purpose built gunsmithing lathe with configuration of your choosing, how would it be like? For me here are the things that are a must
Very short spindle with just 2 speed spindle control
Highest rated spindle bearings with the least spindle run out
Belt drive, using link belt system
Inverter Drive, at least 3 HP motor
Side gear cover notched to accommodate outboard spider without swinging the cover out.
Enclosed gear change box
2 inch spindle bore
9 inch bed way for rigidity
T slotted cross slide
40 inch length center to center
Splash lubricated apron with sight glass
Target minimum net weight not less the 2000 pounds
DRO factory installed
At least 5 inch TS quill travel
Cast iron stand, heavy
Spindle center height from bottom of cabinet to be not greater than 40 inches, ergonomically correct for my height
Very short spindle with just 2 speed spindle control
Highest rated spindle bearings with the least spindle run out
Belt drive, using link belt system
Inverter Drive, at least 3 HP motor
Side gear cover notched to accommodate outboard spider without swinging the cover out.
Enclosed gear change box
2 inch spindle bore
9 inch bed way for rigidity
T slotted cross slide
40 inch length center to center
Splash lubricated apron with sight glass
Target minimum net weight not less the 2000 pounds
DRO factory installed
At least 5 inch TS quill travel
Cast iron stand, heavy
Spindle center height from bottom of cabinet to be not greater than 40 inches, ergonomically correct for my height