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July 21, 2014, 02:24 PM | #1 |
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50 cal TC "Scout" - question on rifling - anyone have one?
I've got a lead on a nice little Thompson Center (TC) "Scout" carbine in 50 caliber. Thought it might be fun for something different in a front stuffer. I'm not familiar with the barrels though . . can anyone advise me as to what the "twist" is in these?
Is it a "slow twist" for patched round ball or a "fast twist" for conicals? Can patched round ball be shot out of these with somewhat decent accuracy? I know these aren't what you would call "traditional", but it looks like it might be a fun little rifle. I'd rather use patched round ball but if I have to, I can get a mold to shoot conicals if that's what shoots best? Thanks for any info you can provide - greatly appreciated!
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One important point, is make sure you can still get that special nipple/plug assembly and make sure yo can be happy with the side-vents .... Be Safe !!!
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July 21, 2014, 03:30 PM | #3 |
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Thank you Pahoo - greatly appreciate the info.
I checked earlier and T of the W still carries the replacement stainless breech plug/nipple. If I wind up with this, the first thing I'll do is order several from them so I have them. Greatly appreciate the information!
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July 21, 2014, 04:11 PM | #4 |
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Pahoo - am I correct in that the design of the "side vents" is to act as a "pressure release" so that there isn't "hammer blow back" when fired?
I would imagine this would be somewhat "akin" to hot gasses expelling out of a flintlock vent hole?
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Yes and to meter the vent. ???
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As you've noticed, it has a "unique" nipple/plug construction. There is a typical ignition vent or orifice and then side vents. ..... Be Safe !!!
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