Crow#21957
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I goofed not paying attention and drilled and tapped for the drum 1/4x20. Well I can't find a drum to fit that thread. What size can I drill it out to and use a bigger drum? Any help appreciated.
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If i Were me- I’d find someone with a lathe and make a new drum to fit.
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Hi Sam,
Those voices in your head may not be real but they often give good advice.
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Hi,
A 5/16-24 thread should do it.
dave
A 5/16-24 thread should do it.
dave
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I originally installed a 1/4-28 drum on my first rifle and after some reading, found out people generally didn't like a 1/4" thread supporting a drum that's getting smacked by a hammer. I redrilled and tapped the hole for 5/16-24 threads just fine, the minor diameter of those threads is something like 0.26 in. so you won't have any remnants of the old threads if you get things centered.
edit: Dave beat me to it
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Crow#21957
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Thanks
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Crow#21957
50 Cal.
Does anyone make drums that are longer ,if I had one I could move the nipple farther out closer to the clean out screw eliminating the need for so much bend in the hammer.
64Springer
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TOTW makes drums with no nipple thread.
You install the drum, mark for the nipple location and drill/tap for the nipple.
I've done it several times and it's a breeze.
You install the drum, mark for the nipple location and drill/tap for the nipple.
I've done it several times and it's a breeze.
Crow#21957
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Thanks. I have used those. My situation is a little different but all the comments have helped.
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