29” to 42” barrel

[old iron]

Hey I’m installing a G M 42 “ barrel on my TC Hawking will using the hardware off my old TC be ok ? Thanks

 

[old iron]

Just wondering if I need a longer ramrod rail .

 

[Phil Coffins]

Yes, a longer under rib would work better.

 

[user 34300]

You will need a breech plug. Hooked Breech Plug, for Thompson Center Hawken Rifle, percussion, 15/16" octagon, with standard 5/8-18 threads - Track of the Wolf and the ability to propelry fit it.
And a rib. Under Rib for 15/16" octagon, smooth drawn steel, 30" length, made in the U. S. A. by Track of the Wolf, Inc. - Track of the Wolf
And, know how to solder it in place
And some thimbles
And sights,
And the ability to cut dovetails

IF you know how to do these things it is simple. 42" is will ponderous with a 15/16" barrel.

 

[excess650]

I have a 42" x 15/16" in 50cal, and I shoot it very well offhand, but it is the rifle I am least likely to carry into the woods.

 

[old iron]

I bought thr breech plug from TOTW,and have fitted it already,,I plan on drilling and taping the rail just like the TC is

 

[old iron]

I’m building it for target shooting,the barrel I used for parts was an extra I picked up that the bore is really bad,like Excess650 I’ll use my good TC barrel to hunt with

 

[vintovka]

Rebarreled a half stock CVA Mountain rifle together with a 39(?)" .50 Hatfield Percussion Barrel. It shoots very well from bench rest but handles like an 8 foot 2x4. Adding the new long rib with solder was a real chore.

 

[user 34300]

Screwing the rib on is risky. If you penetrate in to the bore you are s.o.l. . Using a milling machine to measure the hole depth is the only way I would even consider it. At least super glue or epoxy the rib on to make all the holes line up. After drilling and tapping heat the rib to break it free.

Soldering is not a chor. Tin the rib and barrel. Re flux with rosin. Cut your thimble recesses and flat of the thimbles and tin them too. Position it all with a steel rod in the hollow. Use clamps and or wire. Heat starting at the muzzle. As the solder melts work your way back. There is not need to melt it all at once.

A soldered rib will not rust the bottom flat. A soldered rib is solid to the barrel. It makes a much neater job. Soldering is better in every way, but suit yourself.

 

[vintovka]

I see they offer install, If 30 for all holes i would have them do it and then solder thimbles myself.

 

[old iron]

Scota what brand solder and paste do you use ?,drilling and taping is no problem for me, as I do automotive machine work on engines and have a milling machine with a digital read out, Thanks all for the help!

 

[user 34300]

I use rosin core electronics lead solder.

 

[old iron]

Thanks