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To Flute or not to Flute?
We're using an X-Caliber barrel, which they're fluting. I've had extremely good performance with their barrels. -
Pedersoli Hawken Peep Sight Mounting & Compatibility
Drill and tap a hole perpendicular to the windage screw that would allow a set screw to be tightened against the diopter body. You can line up the new hole with the 0 on the windage scale, but come from the backside if there is enough material there.- p_ham
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- Forum: Muzzleloaders
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Shipping firearms via USPS
I usually have clients screenshot the usps regs on their phone just in case they run into problems during drop off. -
Ladder test interpretation
How many shots on the barrel? Virgin brass or fire formed?- p_ham
- Post #19
- Forum: Ammunition and Reloading
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Winchester 1886 50-100-450
Funny story, that was a real phone number here. I think it's disconnected now. -
45-70 .457 Conversion
It's just a 45-70 with a case length of 2.21, and an oal of 2.66. It's still .458 cal. -
Suppressor help
1/2-28 is fine for 7mm. Some suppressor manufacturers site possible side load weakness if the rifle is dropped on the suppressor, on the smaller wall thickness for their reason to recommend larger threads. -
45-70 .457 Conversion
I personally don't think it's worth the effort. Ballistic gains are marginal if any, and shotshells out of a rifled barrel are very short range. -
Barrel length and suppressors
You'll need 7/16-28 unless you have a collar added on for 1/2-28. Rule of thumb is .1" over thread diameter for a shoulder.- p_ham
- Post #17
- Forum: Fireside (A Place for Friends)
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Model 12 slide release sticking
It could be a worn sear, trigger pin, hammer pin, or broken/bent spring on the slide release. Also check the tip of the hook and hammer abutment for any burrs. The hook on the slide release is intended to pull the hammer back off the sear when racking the slide to prevent slam fires. -
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New rifle, barrel, or cut and thread existing
That works! I'll keep doing it my way though. I'm not going to rely on loctite alone, without at least some kind to shoulder for the collar to register against. Also, the way I do the permanent adapters, there's no tolerance stacking either. -
New rifle, barrel, or cut and thread existing
For a collar with no adapter, I need an O.D. of .65" or greater. A standard Tikka barrel is .62" at 24". You probably have smaller threads on the barrel itself, judging by the length, probably 9/16-24, and 5/8-24 threads on the end of your adapter. -
Custom Loading Dies for an Improved Cartridge?
I've been talked into doing worse!- p_ham
- Post #14
- Forum: Ammunition and Reloading
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Custom Loading Dies for an Improved Cartridge?
I haven't considered it, but it would be up in the Whidden price range for a small shop to do. Custom ground reamers are $250-450 depending on who makes it.- p_ham
- Post #12
- Forum: Ammunition and Reloading
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Custom Loading Dies for an Improved Cartridge?
The original owner passed, His son is running the show. I've seen a few quotes of 18+ months for custom dies.- p_ham
- Post #10
- Forum: Ammunition and Reloading
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Over under Breaking Primers
Yes, measure how much pin is sticking out of the breechface. Shotguns are usually in the .055"-.07" range. Also inspect for damage, sharp edges, squared off tip, etc.. I think the pins are still somewhat available for those for a reasonable price. -
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Over under Breaking Primers
Check the model number, I think those shotguns are Marlin Model 90s. Firing pin protrusion is the first thing to check. Pull the barrels. Put a piece of delrin, plastic cutting board, or hardwood over the breech face and release the trigger. Don't dry fire without something to absorb some... -
New rifle, barrel, or cut and thread existing
I've got stainless or blued Tikka .308 barrels available for $100. They're off of standard models so no flutes to deal with. I can set them up with whatever threads you want. $125 standard threading, $175 for 5/8-24 with a shoulder collar. Max barrel length for collar is 20". Can also set up...
