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I have 2 rimfire rifles that need relined and intend to do the job myself.
After checking around I have found 3 inexpensive brands of liners for sale.
There is the Redmans, Callahan, and Numrich sells one without a name that is a little less cost.
Do any of you that have had rifles relined or use any of these have a opinion on which is best ? They are all within a $ 10.00 price range from low to high so I would like to get the best one.
Jedman
Have done several 22 RF liners. Used the one from Brownells, got the liner and drill from them. Had to make the drill longer by adding an extension to the drill. Drilled from both ends and used the glass bedding epoxy to glue in the liner. Tried to use the hand drill but did not work very well, finally did the drill operation in my lathe with out any difficulty. All shot good after the liner installation. The epoxy works well if the mixed epoxy is kept cold by putting mixed epoxy container in crushed ice in another container.
Will use the green Locktight on the next liner glue job. Have read the green Locktight works very well for holding the liner in the barrel.
The liners were installed in older bolt action rifles that were got cheap at pawn shops.
Several of the rifles were missing the magazine and therefore were low in cost. Found the magazines at other places.
I have only used the Redman liners from Brownells, they are top quality.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jedman
I have used Redman liners.....decent quality for the money ( normally I remaxhine an Anschutz barrel to fit the gun) used green loctite....bead blasted the liner(to give the loctite something to bite on), clean the grease and oil off very clean is a must, .002 to .003 maximum clearance for the green loctite to set up properly.....remember with a match reamer.....
Keep us posted on how your liner comes out
Aaron
Redmans are the way to go. Cost a little more but much better quality IMHO.
I ordered 2 of the Redmans liners today from Brownells. I am working on getting a drill ground thru a friend who works at a tool and die shop he is going to grind the pilot for me.
Jedman
Redmans liners are made from 4130 aircraft steel and button rifled. T.J.'s liners are made from the same steel but hammer forged. I have done more than a few liner jobs and prefer the hammer forged liners. The liners do not need to be sand blasted, I use brake clean to get oil off and clean the bore of the barrel. The piloted drills sold by Brownells will make the hole a little larger than I want so I drill undersize and then use a reamer to get a close fit, looking for .002" clearance. I have been using red loctite 262 for about 20 years and never had one come loose.
Thanks to all who have replied. Jedman
Is TO liners still in operation and any one have contact info
also check on the twist rate for the cartridge you will be using - some of the Numrich ones do not specify + i heard that some were for .22 short or 22wmrf -