T/C catalog page 42 Help

[hobbles]

Question,,, Is there anythin I should do/know bout breakin in a new barrel ?? I had them start buildin it 2 days ago,, and it still ain't here,,

 

[musketman]

Question,,, Is there anythin I should do/know bout breakin in a new barrel ??

You may be required to lap the bore to prevent cutting the patches on the freshly cut rifling...

 

[hobbles]

Musketman,, Where can I find some info on lappin the bore ?? Is it usin a round file and takin off the edge ??

 

[musketman]

Musketman,, Where can I find some info on lappin the bore ?? Is it usin a round file and takin off the edge ??

NOooooooooo...

Use your ramrod and cleaning jag, patch/steel wool and lapping compound...

Please read the following threads...

Lapping the barrel

Barrel Lapping

Fire Lapping

 

[hobbles]

Musketman,,,
That's some interestin readin, Thank's,,,,

 

[musketman]

Musketman,,,
That's some interestin readin, Thank's,,,,

They were found in the Builder's Bench section...