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    I can't answer your question about the hammer pressure but, an observation...that thing screams to be re-case hardened!!! Is that on the list? Leaving the hammer and breech block in the white would be a nice contrast.
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    I think the reason behind the robust mainspring was to keep the hammer forward in case of a ruptured primer. they must have had some problems, so they also designed that unique gas vent in the breech block. Some of the later commercial Husqvarna r-blocks had "safety hammers", and my Larsens Vaabenforr rolling block also has an odd little safety hammer beside the big hammer.
    On my 8mm the b-block is fitted so tightly that I don't think it would fire 100% of the time if I lightened the mainspring very much,but maybe one could after a few thousand rounds.

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    I've been told the heavy hammer pressure was designed to ensure the hammer didn't get caught on anything and cock the firearm. It also ensures a heavy strike regardless of any other issues. It is not necessary to be that heavy for what we use these guns for today.
    I use my belt sander to remove width off the mainspring, but make sure I stay away from both ends of the spring. I also keep a can of water handy, and don't wear gloves while working the spring down. If I can't hold it while removing metal, it's getting too hot, so I cool it often. I also try the spring often during removal of metal, to see how it feels. Takes time to reinstall it and test, but it's the only way to know it's correct as I go.
    I also remove the trigger return spring and make a new one from .045" piano wire to replace the flat spring. My reworked trigger springs give me about a 2.5 lb. trigger, and feel great with a lightened mainspring. Use a good oil on all the mating surfaces too. I like Kroil, and it alone will reduce felt pull on the trigger when applied.

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    Quote Originally Posted by sharps4590 View Post
    I can't answer your question about the hammer pressure but, an observation...that thing screams to be re-case hardened!!! Is that on the list? Leaving the hammer and breech block in the white would be a nice contrast.
    Quote Originally Posted by Gewehr-Guy View Post
    I think the reason behind the robust mainspring was to keep the hammer forward in case of a ruptured primer. they must have had some problems, so they also designed that unique gas vent in the breech block. Some of the later commercial Husqvarna r-blocks had "safety hammers", and my Larsens Vaabenforr rolling block also has an odd little safety hammer beside the big hammer.
    On my 8mm the b-block is fitted so tightly that I don't think it would fire 100% of the time if I lightened the mainspring very much,but maybe one could after a few thousand rounds.
    Quote Originally Posted by marlinman93 View Post
    I've been told the heavy hammer pressure was designed to ensure the hammer didn't get caught on anything and cock the firearm. It also ensures a heavy strike regardless of any other issues. It is not necessary to be that heavy for what we use these guns for today.
    I use my belt sander to remove width off the mainspring, but make sure I stay away from both ends of the spring. I also keep a can of water handy, and don't wear gloves while working the spring down. If I can't hold it while removing metal, it's getting too hot, so I cool it often. I also try the spring often during removal of metal, to see how it feels. Takes time to reinstall it and test, but it's the only way to know it's correct as I go.
    I also remove the trigger return spring and make a new one from .045" piano wire to replace the flat spring. My reworked trigger springs give me about a 2.5 lb. trigger, and feel great with a lightened mainspring. Use a good oil on all the mating surfaces too. I like Kroil, and it alone will reduce felt pull on the trigger when applied.


    Thank you all This is Great info..I'm really having a great time working with this Ol'Roller ,

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    Rollers are my favorite action for rifle builds, and for multiple reasons! First being so plentiful. Then the low price of good used military actions! Ease of swapping parts, and fitting parts. Only drawbacks are the occasionally eroded firing pin holes in breech blocks, and the occasional worn blocks that need work to align perpendicular to the bore. But there's no other old single shot action that's as reasonable to build a complete rifle on!

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    I'm getting a little worried guys. My mind is refusing to stop thinking about all the possible cartridges I can build these inexpensive RB to shoot. I'm thinking about getting a small battery if they avail themselves in Simpson's inventory for a 45 colt, 38 spcl, maybe even a 45-70 kurz.. Between the 30 WCF case and the 45-70 case you have a wealth of candidates.

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    Quote Originally Posted by MOA View Post
    I'm getting a little worried guys. My mind is refusing to stop thinking about all the possible cartridges I can build these inexpensive RB to shoot. I'm thinking about getting a small battery if they avail themselves in Simpson's inventory for a 45 colt, 38 spcl, maybe even a 45-70 kurz.. Between the 30 WCF case and the 45-70 case you have a wealth of candidates.
    I, for one, am very interested in how "inexpensive" the completed rifle ends up being. As mentioned earlier, I have both an 8 and 12.7MM. When I started putting together the cost of a new barrel, stocks, sights, blueing, etc....."inexpensive" was passed pretty quickly!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by MOA View Post
    I'm getting a little worried guys. My mind is refusing to stop thinking about all the possible cartridges I can build these inexpensive RB to shoot. I'm thinking about getting a small battery if they avail themselves in Simpson's inventory for a 45 colt, 38 spcl, maybe even a 45-70 kurz.. Between the 30 WCF case and the 45-70 case you have a wealth of candidates.
    MOA..............How about something like this


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    You dogs! I had never heard of simpsons. The salesman said he would try to ship mine out tomorrow.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Wolfer View Post
    You dogs! I had never heard of simpsons. The salesman said he would try to ship mine out tomorrow.
    Great Place.............Did Dave take your call???? We are going to have a "Roller Party" LoL Ol Deuce
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    Quote Originally Posted by OlDeuce View Post
    MOA..............How about something like this


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    Yo Man, right on. Now that's what I'm talking.

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    The salesman didn't say his name. I plan on trying to shoot mine as is. It said the bore was fair. But I suspect it will end up as a 35 Krag.

    Graf's has dies but too pricey for me. I'll just make my own. Looks like there are several options to make brass from if I can't find any. I love these old guns but never could afford one. I also love projects. I'm giddy as a schoolgirl!
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    Congratulations Wolfer!
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    Wolfer, many clichés and adage's are appropriate here; First step down a slippery slope, the camel's nose is in the tent....etc.....
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    Before anyone rebarrels one of the 12.7x 44 rifles, I would urge you to give it a fair shooting trial, because it is a very good cartridge which can be reloaded with 50-70 dies and slightly altered 50-70 cases. I bought one advertised with a "fair" bore , and used it to shoot a CBA 100yd record score, so they will shoot,even if the bore is not pristine. It kind of lobs them in, so I call it my "Swedish mortar"

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    I just picked up a No. 1 Remington RB that was converted to a 20 ga. shotgun a long time ago.
    The way I could tell is if you remove the forend there is a dovetail cut on the bottomside of the barrel where it was once a rifle and was reindexed 180 degrees and rebored to 20 ga.

    The gun functions fine as a shotgun and has a 30" barrel but has no choke so cylinder bore.
    I am thinking of rebarreling it to 50-70 as I already have a barrel and have several other 50-70's and handload for it already.

    Problem is I have a bunch of other project guns that need finished and I don't know if it would be worth more to leave it as a shotgun compared to a non original rebarreled short rifle ?

    Does anyone have a opinion on the way they would go with this idea, Leave it as a shotgun or rebarrel it to a 50-70. The conversion would cost me very little except time .

    Jedman

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    Jedman, if I were in your shoes, I'd leave it on the back burner for now, knowing it is still there for a rainy day and complete some of the other projects.

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    you don't even have to ask..........50-70gov. i have today's counterpart, 500 linebaugh in a 24" tc encore barrel.

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    excuse me for asking, what kind of pressure (p.s.i. or c.u.p.) does a rolling block handle?

    i am asking if a 40-65 winchester with smokeless loads will work?

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    Quote Originally Posted by 500Linebaughbuck View Post
    excuse me for asking, what kind of pressure (p.s.i. or c.u.p.) does a rolling block handle?

    i am asking if a 40-65 winchester with smokeless loads will work?
    Even the older BP actions will handle .40-65 smokeless loads if you don't get crazy. A smokeless action is even stronger and is rated quite a bit higher. I'd generally keep loads with BP under 30,000 cup, and most of mine are closer to 20,000.

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BP Bronze Point IMR Improved Military Rifle PTD Pointed
BR Bench Rest M Magnum RN Round Nose
BT Boat Tail PL Power-Lokt SP Soft Point
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