The $100 challenge.....

Kiwi Ive just found that felt washer behind my seal too.

Totally stripped out the pivot bolt so had to drill through and use and extractor and finally got the mongrel out!

Also removed the barrel and the breach end is way off so will cut that section off and shorten it. Lathe is up and running at work so will stay late and have a play.

Bill, did it take much to get the barrel out of the block? Bit O heat?

That looks nice. Will it effect the gap between comp tube and breech?

I ended up taking slightly more off than I should have so breech is slightly upwards at the moment without the seal in

I should be able to shim something into it.

I've shortened the barrel and it's awesome to look down and have a straight barrel! Took a little off the front and refaced it and will recrown it tomorrow. Also need to do the recess for the seal

Edited by Billbobnz - 05 Sep 2023 at 11:09am

Bill, you're more game than I am! I'm going to leave the barrel in place and try to crown it by hold the breech block in my 4-jaw and support the other end in my fixed steady. Will take a little bit of setting up and I'm not sure it'll work but I'll give it a go.

I finished my PTFE seal and made up a top hat (I think I've got it right this time?) so only the buttons to go. I've put a rubber washer under the seal to take the shock and hopefully protect the sharp leading edge I've formed.

Paul, this is the link to the case hardening powder I've just ordered > https://www.ebay.com/itm/225611131542

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Wow, it is pretty impressive seeing what you guys are all up to.
I wish I had the knowledge, and the tools to be able to make all of these things.
My “improvements” will probably just be to strip, clean, and if I’m lucky, reassemble 😂

Got a question… last time I shot it I still had a little bit of smoke comming out the barrel, but I’m 100% certain there is no oil or solvent left in the barrel. Could this be oil comming out of the compression tube/piston area?
When I get around to lubing and re assembling, is silicone grease any good as a lube for the piston?

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RangerPete wrote:

Wow, it is pretty impressive seeing what you guys are all up to.
I wish I had the knowledge, and the tools to be able to make all of these things.
My “improvements” will probably just be to strip, clean, and if I’m lucky, reassemble 😂

Got a question… last time I shot it I still had a little bit of smoke comming out the barrel, but I’m 100% certain there is no oil or solvent left in the barrel. Could this be oil comming out of the compression tube/piston area?
When I get around to lubing and re assembling, is silicone grease any good as a lube for the piston?

It would works for the seal, but I don't think it's best for metal on metal. The big thing is that due to the pistons action it migrates forwad, which is what makes moly ideal as it really only needs a smearing. I can send you some moly in the post if you like? It goes such a long way as you don't use much.

Did you rinse out the compression tube area? I gave it a blast with brake cleaner then a good wipe with a rag and my smoke has now stopped after I put it back together.