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Take a look at this line on the side of my barrel. Both ends. Should I go down about 1/32 more or is this ok …. Getting lamp black the full length.
Thanks. Mule
Thanks. Mule
Yea, I’m doing all calculations off barrel location and particularly the Touch Hole.Barrel location determines lock location, then all measurements from there.
Yes, as I look ahead, that is the one thing that has me most concerned. The web of wood between the lock plate and the barrel. As it stands right now. If my calculations are correct. I have around 3/16ths of wood to work with so my bolt will go through. But, 3/16 maybe to much….but…. I’m a noob. Mistakes are going to happen.Also note, no gaps between the ramrod and the bottom of the muzzle cap. That requires a thin web of wood between the bottom of the barrel channel and the top of the ramrod groove
Even the big boys make mistakes, but better know how to correct or disguise them.Yes, as I look ahead, that is the one thing that has me most concerned. The web of wood between the lock plate and the barrel. As it stands right now. If my calculations are correct. I have around 3/16ths of wood to work with so my bolt will go through. But, 3/16 maybe to much….but…. I’m a noob. Mistakes are going to happen.
Yes, as I look ahead, that is the one thing that has me most concerned. The web of wood between the lock plate and the barrel. As it stands right now. If my calculations are correct. I have around 3/16ths of wood to work with so my bolt will go through. But, 3/16 maybe to much….but…. I’m a noob. Mistakes are going to happen.
Yes, after reading Peter Alexander’s book, he notes to first go down 3/16’s from the muzzle end to cut the ramrod channel. Then, use a rat tail file to decrease this portion at the muzzle end to 1/8th. This not only gets the ramrod closer to the cap. It also creates a slight bend in the ramrod channel to help hold the ramrod in place. …. Now note… this is how I interpreted it. If this sounds off , please let me know…. Thanks, Bob3/16" is fine. You can taper it down to 1/8" at the muzzle.
Yes, after reading Peter Alexander’s book, he notes to first go down 3/16’s from the muzzle end to cut the ramrod channel. Then, use a rat tail file to decrease this portion at the muzzle end to 1/8th. This not only gets the ramrod closer to the cap. It also creates a slight bend in the ramrod channel to help hold the ramrod in place. …. Now note… this is how I interpreted it. If this sounds off , please let me know…. Thanks, Bob
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