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Slugging a barrel to determine the bore size.
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<blockquote data-quote="shortgrass" data-source="post: 884509" data-attributes="member: 8362"><p><img src="/images/smilies/twocents.gif" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":twocents:" title="Twocents :twocents:" data-shortname=":twocents:" /> Just thought I'd kick in that the chamber end on custom barrels is determined(by the maker) by which is the 'tight' end. On a custom tube, the muzzle is tighter and the other end marked to be the chamber end (brand name, twist, caliber, material made of). When I slug a factory barrel (I have never had the need to slug a custom as they are within four places to the right of the decimal point, .0001) I cast a slug that is .009 to .010" bigger than bore diameter. I use Cerosafe, a chamber casting lead alloy, quit soft stuff. I grease the slug liberally with Rig Gun Grease, oil the bore well with tool and instrument oil and push (with as even force as possible) from chamber to muzzle. This method has worked well for me many years. It was taught to me by the machining/custom alterations instructor at MCC.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="shortgrass, post: 884509, member: 8362"] :twocents: Just thought I'd kick in that the chamber end on custom barrels is determined(by the maker) by which is the 'tight' end. On a custom tube, the muzzle is tighter and the other end marked to be the chamber end (brand name, twist, caliber, material made of). When I slug a factory barrel (I have never had the need to slug a custom as they are within four places to the right of the decimal point, .0001) I cast a slug that is .009 to .010" bigger than bore diameter. I use Cerosafe, a chamber casting lead alloy, quit soft stuff. I grease the slug liberally with Rig Gun Grease, oil the bore well with tool and instrument oil and push (with as even force as possible) from chamber to muzzle. This method has worked well for me many years. It was taught to me by the machining/custom alterations instructor at MCC. [/QUOTE]
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