Entry pipe inletting ???

[Trad4me]

I'm building a P.R. "Verner" rifle. I've run into a snag with the ramrod entry pipe and I'm not sure how to proceed. The pre-drilled rr hole is exactly big enough for the rr to slide into without issue. Of course that means the outside diameter of the pipe is larger than the hole in the stock. Here's the question. Do I enlarge the hole in the stock all the way back or inlet the bottom of each pipe so the inside diameter of the pipe matches the bottom of the rr channel?

 

[oldwood]

Inlet the bottom of each pipe so the inside diam. of the pipe , so the inside diam. of the pipe matches the bottom of the R/R channel.

 

[Trad4me]

Thanks oldwood...I was hoping that's what I'd hear.

 

[EC121]

You will probably have to cut some metal off the pipe tabs or the tab will hit the barrel.

 

[Trad4me]

I absolutely had to trim the tabs, might have to do more. Thanks

 

[tenngun]

Inlet in two steps. Turn entry pipe around so tail faces the front. When down level, turn around and inlet tail.

 

[oldwood]

If the r/r pipes are the kind w/ tabs , it's good to run a little solder between the two sides to stabilize tabs. Also , for grins , before inletting , put the tabs in a bench vise , and drive a r/r sized piece of rod stock through the thimble. That will make a thimble round to match the ramrod.

 

[PathfinderNC]

That's a nice rifle kit from Pecatonica. Best wishes with it!

 

[deerstalkert]

also remember to have the rr in your channel through the pipes when you drill for pinning. helps keep them aligned.

 

[Vaino]

I don't have the RR in the pipes when drilling for the pins....might prevent the pipes from hitting the bottom of their inlets. and then being loose after pinning. My RR pipes are shown below and after forming, are soldered using high temp {1250 degrees melt and borax as a flux} 1/16 dia silver solder wire {2} which are laid in the groove of the ID. This enables the tab to be 1/2" long....for a shorter slot in the web. A 3/8 reamer is run through after sokdering. Shown are a set of Bucks County RR pipes w/ the entry pipe having an extended finial which is soldered on....a normal length finial would be integral. The silver solder I use matches yellow brass......FredView attachment 130796View attachment 130796

 

[tallPercshooter]

The web of wood between the bottom of the barrel and the ramrod groove is not very thick, maybe 1/4 inch at most. By the time you get the thimbles seated deep enough, the thimble tabs, even if trimmed a lot, seem like they have to contact the barrel. I could see no other way to do it. Doesn't seem to affect anything and will never be seen.