Odd thing happened at the shooting range - Page 2

brotherg · February 20, 2016, 10:29 AM

Well, I did not chamfer the cylinders. I do not have the tools to measure one and I can't see one. If they come that way it may be but it is my understanding that is something you do or have done. Am I wrong? Been wrong a few times, have even been mistaken once or twice. I guess I should use and emoji

I do now understand how this will help rather than hurt, putting more lead in the cylinder.

As of this moment My problem was solved by fixing the rammer or I am in denial, more rounds will tell the tale.

I am headed to youtube to search chamfer.

brotherg · February 20, 2016, 10:48 AM

Ha, youtube was a bust.

Found this thread and now I am chamfered.

http://thefiringline.com/forums/show...linder+chamfer

I will look closer and see what I see other than than that I will see if shoots properly from now on.

Hawg · February 20, 2016, 01:10 PM

Most nowadays come with lightly chamfered chambers. You have to look for it to see it tho.

Hellgate · February 20, 2016, 01:16 PM

The overhang of the edge of the chamber mouths can be created if the face of the cylinder is trued up on a lathe after the chambers are drilled.

brotherg · February 20, 2016, 10:31 PM

Now that I think I know what I am looking for, I believe I have the proper chamfer on my cylinders. Looking under the magnifier I can see that there is a very subtle widening of the the cylinders 1/64 is about right. Looks exactly like my 1858.

Hellgate · February 21, 2016, 02:06 PM

BrotherG,
It has been said that Italian C&Bs make gunsmiths of us all. I've gotten to the "advanced tinkerer" stage of my apprenticeship.

brotherg · February 28, 2016, 12:20 AM

Thanks for all the wisdom. Had a shoot today. Not sure how many rounds but my ball bag got very light.

At least 75.

Not a single issue with ball creep. Just loaded and unloaded. Pretty sure it was just a badly cut ram rod.

My 6 year old grand son was the star of the shoot. He fell in love with my savage pump .22. Not sure I have had more fun. I have shot that gun my whole life, pretty sure it was my first shooter, handed down from my Dad. Spent the evening after the shoot giving it more attention than it has had in years. Stripped it down to the last screw and put it in the safe cleaner than it came from what ever store it was purchased, probably Sears.

I love this sport.

February 20, 2016, 01:16 PM	#29
Hellgate Senior Member Join Date: November 18, 2010 Location: Orygun Posts: 869	The overhang of the edge of the chamber mouths can be created if the face of the cylinder is trued up on a lathe after the chambers are drilled. __________________ With over 15 perCUSSIN' revolvers, I've been called the Imelda Marcos of cap & ball. SASS#3302 (Life), SASS Regulator, NRA (Life), Dirty Gamey Bastards #129 Wolverton Mtn. Peacekeepers (WA), former Orygun Cowboy (Ranger, Posse from Hell) Last edited by Hellgate; February 20, 2016 at 01:23 PM.

February 21, 2016, 02:06 PM	#31
Hellgate Senior Member Join Date: November 18, 2010 Location: Orygun Posts: 869	BrotherG, It has been said that Italian C&Bs make gunsmiths of us all. I've gotten to the "advanced tinkerer" stage of my apprenticeship. __________________ With over 15 perCUSSIN' revolvers, I've been called the Imelda Marcos of cap & ball. SASS#3302 (Life), SASS Regulator, NRA (Life), Dirty Gamey Bastards #129 Wolverton Mtn. Peacekeepers (WA), former Orygun Cowboy (Ranger, Posse from Hell)

February 20, 2016, 10:29 AM	#26
brotherg Member Join Date: February 6, 2016 Location: Payne Springs, Texas Posts: 56	Well, I did not chamfer the cylinders. I do not have the tools to measure one and I can't see one. If they come that way it may be but it is my understanding that is something you do or have done. Am I wrong? Been wrong a few times, have even been mistaken once or twice. I guess I should use and emoji I do now understand how this will help rather than hurt, putting more lead in the cylinder. As of this moment My problem was solved by fixing the rammer or I am in denial, more rounds will tell the tale. I am headed to youtube to search chamfer.

February 20, 2016, 10:48 AM	#27
brotherg Member Join Date: February 6, 2016 Location: Payne Springs, Texas Posts: 56	Ha, youtube was a bust. Found this thread and now I am chamfered. http://thefiringline.com/forums/show...linder+chamfer I will look closer and see what I see other than than that I will see if shoots properly from now on.

February 20, 2016, 01:10 PM	#28
Hawg Senior Member Join Date: September 8, 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 16,190	Most nowadays come with lightly chamfered chambers. You have to look for it to see it tho.

February 20, 2016, 10:31 PM	#30
brotherg Member Join Date: February 6, 2016 Location: Payne Springs, Texas Posts: 56	Now that I think I know what I am looking for, I believe I have the proper chamfer on my cylinders. Looking under the magnifier I can see that there is a very subtle widening of the the cylinders 1/64 is about right. Looks exactly like my 1858.

February 28, 2016, 12:20 AM	#32
brotherg Member Join Date: February 6, 2016 Location: Payne Springs, Texas Posts: 56	Thanks for all the wisdom. Had a shoot today. Not sure how many rounds but my ball bag got very light. At least 75. Not a single issue with ball creep. Just loaded and unloaded. Pretty sure it was just a badly cut ram rod. My 6 year old grand son was the star of the shoot. He fell in love with my savage pump .22. Not sure I have had more fun. I have shot that gun my whole life, pretty sure it was my first shooter, handed down from my Dad. Spent the evening after the shoot giving it more attention than it has had in years. Stripped it down to the last screw and put it in the safe cleaner than it came from what ever store it was purchased, probably Sears. I love this sport.