skullmount
01-23-2010, 08:35 AM
I mostly lurk around here and have gained some insight and most importantly little bits of information that I sure appreciate. Thanks to all who share their success and failures....I've learned from both.
This project was simple, more simple than I had expected at the outset.
My goal was a break action muzzleloader with a smaller bore, in this case a .348 - .350 (slip fit)
Donor was a CVA Accura 50 caliber
Liner was from T.J.'s, Alexandria, KY, Mike Sayers was very helpfull
My friend Woodgoat, who lent his ear thru this project...more time was spent talking and dreaming than actual work time I think!
And to another friend the great Underclocked for recomending the Accura......
I already have a custom mold from Steve Brooks that will cast a .350 diameter 280 grainer that looks like this....
http://www.hunt101.com/data/541/Brooksbullets_004.jpg
Descriptions are above pics
Liner in lathe , squaring up muzzle end
http://www.hunt101.com/data/500/medium/barrel_liner_install_002.jpg
Sanding liner with 320 grit, sanding, fitting and cutting for length took about 2.5 hours
http://www.hunt101.com/data/500/medium/barrel_liner_install_003.jpg
Fitting the liner into the donor
http://www.hunt101.com/data/500/medium/barrel_liner_install_004.jpg
Muzzle taped to keep Devcon off blueing
http://www.hunt101.com/data/500/medium/barrel_liner_install_008.jpg
Breech plug coated with oil
http://www.hunt101.com/data/500/medium/barrel_liner_install_006.jpg
Mixed Devcon, Don't get the fast set stuff! Get the stuff that takes 90 minutes.
http://www.hunt101.com/data/500/medium/barrel_liner_install_007.jpg
Liner installed
http://www.hunt101.com/data/500/medium/barrel_liner_install_009.jpg
Tape pulled and standing to cure. I let the gun cure for almost 4 days before I took it out for a test.
http://www.hunt101.com/data/500/medium/barrel_liner_install_010.jpg
First target, iron sights
http://www.hunt101.com/data/500/medium/350_ironsights.jpg
This project was simple, more simple than I had expected at the outset.
My goal was a break action muzzleloader with a smaller bore, in this case a .348 - .350 (slip fit)
Donor was a CVA Accura 50 caliber
Liner was from T.J.'s, Alexandria, KY, Mike Sayers was very helpfull
My friend Woodgoat, who lent his ear thru this project...more time was spent talking and dreaming than actual work time I think!
And to another friend the great Underclocked for recomending the Accura......
I already have a custom mold from Steve Brooks that will cast a .350 diameter 280 grainer that looks like this....
http://www.hunt101.com/data/541/Brooksbullets_004.jpg
Descriptions are above pics
Liner in lathe , squaring up muzzle end
http://www.hunt101.com/data/500/medium/barrel_liner_install_002.jpg
Sanding liner with 320 grit, sanding, fitting and cutting for length took about 2.5 hours
http://www.hunt101.com/data/500/medium/barrel_liner_install_003.jpg
Fitting the liner into the donor
http://www.hunt101.com/data/500/medium/barrel_liner_install_004.jpg
Muzzle taped to keep Devcon off blueing
http://www.hunt101.com/data/500/medium/barrel_liner_install_008.jpg
Breech plug coated with oil
http://www.hunt101.com/data/500/medium/barrel_liner_install_006.jpg
Mixed Devcon, Don't get the fast set stuff! Get the stuff that takes 90 minutes.
http://www.hunt101.com/data/500/medium/barrel_liner_install_007.jpg
Liner installed
http://www.hunt101.com/data/500/medium/barrel_liner_install_009.jpg
Tape pulled and standing to cure. I let the gun cure for almost 4 days before I took it out for a test.
http://www.hunt101.com/data/500/medium/barrel_liner_install_010.jpg
First target, iron sights
http://www.hunt101.com/data/500/medium/350_ironsights.jpg