Ed C.

The heat and cold method using a heat gun and freezer while making sure your using a good penetrating oil will work if you give it time...

Alternate between heat and cold. You need to heat the nipple up really hot and cool it really quickly - cycle it a few times - then...

Yes sir, back in the day the 52s were called the king of .22s. Winchester made them at a loss because of their reputation for accuracy...

This brings up the question again. Is the bullet exiting the muzzle before or after the recoil? I would think before, otherwise, even...

^What he said 100% While there are also other factors in play, this is gospel when it comes to looking for accuracy in a given arm...

Optimum accuracy is usually dependent on finding the velocity where the barrel harmonics allow the bullet to exit the muzzle at exactly...

Correct. The idea is to get the bullet to exit the barrel in the middle of the harmonic cycle. It takes time to work up a load, but you...

You must have some quality files. Mine were too soft so I used a Dremel taking care not to overheat the heat treat of the socket. For...

1/4” drive 5mm deep socket. File it to fit, and it’ll even get down into the recessed sides on a Pietta 1851 Navy. If you use a regular...

Hi, Got a lot done. I am starting the final wood shaping and finishing and then it is stain and finish. I don't like building plain...

Hi, I went south to an event at Washington's Crossing State Park in NJ where we demonstrated cannon, musket, and rifle firing. At the...

Hi, I am getting close to the home stretch for this gun. The butt plate is on and fits nicely. You can see a bit of the rough stock...

Actually, the best penetrating oil is Power Steering Fluid (PSF) and acetone 50/50 mix. Heat with a small torch, tap on it, torque it...

Having a good fit and clean machining of parts are all that’s needed. All though I am a hobbyist now my back ground has formed my...

Ted Cash tool and homemade nipple wrenches are the best I've used. Heat rather than cold has always been my friend. If the coefficient...