that is what I would try. he is using a pistol load of powder. even the condition it is in I bet with some load development it would shoot a lot better then now
Removing rust in the barrel
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Either have Bobby Hoyt fix it or you might find a replacement barrel n Ebay
That barrel is trashed, no doubt from using substitute powders.
Or not cleaning it
CaptainVane
Colt ‘51 & Remington ‘58 .36; Colt ‘48 .31
Ya, 35g is weak. 55g is the mildest load in my .50. Some revolvers shoot 35g.
I FORGOT TO MENTION MOLASESS WILL ALSO DULL BLUEING.
I bought several and have yet to try them. Only one unmentionable needs a bit so next time (right?) I shoot it I will clean it inside and out and see how they work (if they still have any moisture left in them lol)
Yes Evaporust is good stuff , works well!
Tyler L
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I can confirm molasses works, although I find with my weaker mix it takes 1-2 weeks & periodic brush scrubbing to remove heavy rust. I use it to de-rust hurricane lanterns that are tin (or lead-tin) plated. The solution will last years if it doesn't mold or ferment.
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I have lead lapped moderately pitted barrels and made them shoot and load well. The procedure is not something the average hobbiest can do right. Based on the photos this one is beyond help. Bobby Hoyt is a good answer. They made these rifle in 54, he can do that.
Good Mike B vid link: Polishing a rough bore
I have an old TC 50 Hawken with hardly any rifling, no rust, I use it for a shotgun with cards made from milk cartons, felt lubed wad, another card, 7/8th oz. of shot, another card on top for 15yds or so. Works great!
I did that once and it shot just fine with a patched ball or shot & wads. I made the tool to ream it out out of a length of aluminum tubing, spring steel in one end and course sandpaper to start.
Malamute
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Any chance you have pictures of this setup?
Have bored out to .54
No but as soon as I can get to the shop and find it I'll take one and post it.
Malamute
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Thanks. I have a TC with pretty bad bore. Its not really in my budget to "Just spend a lot of money and get it fixed by doing/buying ______" If its something I could do myself, or in the shop of a friend with some basic tools and lathe, Ill do it, otherwise its a wall hanger or trade stock. Id like to be able to use it.
Well it took me a while to find it, been years since it was used, beginning to think I had loaned it to someone. It is basically a home made hone.
I used a piece of old CB radio antenna I had, that was damaged in a storm decades ago. It's 3/8 inches in diameter and 45 inches long. I have seen that type of tubing in, I think Hobby Lobby or maybe Home Depot for making wind chimes in 1/4 inch diameter & 36 inches long. Cut a slot in one end and drill a hole for a set screw to clamp the spring & abrasive in. I used crankshaft paper that is sold in Auto Parts stores in several grits. The spring is made from a piece of worn out metal cutting band-saw blade about an inch and three quarters long. To use just compress the spring & paper into an S shape so it will fit into the bore, I used a half inch hand drill to run it. It took quite a few passes & paper changes to grind down the lands and remove the pitting from the grooves. Hope this helps.
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I have heard of this happening with pyrodex but never seen it. Do you think that is what the previous owner was using?
