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Took a couple of left handed guns in some trading. One has a high touch hole (built from kit). Do they sell unbridled vent liners? Thinking I could drill up at angle to remedy.
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Fixing High Touch Hole
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Cannon
If you know what the threads are just put a bolt in if, cut it off flush and drill it. Or deepen the inlet a little bit and lower the barrel?
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Hi,
I would use a stainless steel bolt but make sure you have at least 4 solid threads engaged in the hole and I would also funnel the inside of the liner.
dave
I would use a stainless steel bolt but make sure you have at least 4 solid threads engaged in the hole and I would also funnel the inside of the liner.
dave
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I like mine High and centered.
I had to lower my barrel channel on a flintlock pistol build to correct that problem. (It turned out well, since the web was thick and actually improved the profile!)
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Hi,
Yes, the position of the hole is not some precise requirement. First test to see if ignition is a problem. Next, simply drill the hole a little larger up to 1/16" and see if that solves any problems if there are any. Then consider changing the liner.
dave
Yes, the position of the hole is not some precise requirement. First test to see if ignition is a problem. Next, simply drill the hole a little larger up to 1/16" and see if that solves any problems if there are any. Then consider changing the liner.
dave
nchawkeye
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I prefer mine high as well, that one is just a touch high, the heel of the frizzen should cover the hole, this helps with quick ignition...Have you tried it?
Now, as mentioned, I have made a touch hole liner, really not that hard...I took a stainless steel, threaded rod with the right threads, counter drilled it from the back side, threaded it in, cut it off, filed it flush and drilled the hole where I wanted it...Worked fine...
Now, as mentioned, I have made a touch hole liner, really not that hard...I took a stainless steel, threaded rod with the right threads, counter drilled it from the back side, threaded it in, cut it off, filed it flush and drilled the hole where I wanted it...Worked fine...
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Don't forget that if the touch-hole is too LOW the powder has to burn down a bit before the flame can get through the hole. That means slow ingnition and a bad shot.
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The liner is kind of beat up but it isn't too high. As long as the frizzen covers it the hole is fine.
My thought exactly and now expert backed up. This should be a simple job for even the semi-skilled shop tinkerer.
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Ideally the infrared heat radiation is igniting the main charge. A high vent does not matter. You do not want a fuse effect.
I would leave it alone until it is causing problems. If the frizzen covers it so powder does not come out don't worry, slow ignition drill it a bit bigger and save the work.
Don't fix what isn't broken
Don't fix what isn't broken
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Well, since i bought the gun it is now My worry. lol
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I think there's a darn good chance that you won't have any problems with the way it is now. While touch hole location is certainly important, its a lot more forgiving than a lot of folks think. But you have plenty of good suggestions on how to fix it if needed.
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Yea, i think it is going to be alright as it is.
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Big Sky,
Unless you don't like a TH high for appearance, I would shoot first and change later. I have a fast Siler that has a high TH. It takes more prime in the pan, but shoots just dandy.
Larry
Unless you don't like a TH high for appearance, I would shoot first and change later. I have a fast Siler that has a high TH. It takes more prime in the pan, but shoots just dandy.
Larry
