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  1. 27-01-2025, 12:36 PM #1
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    Mild steel wire is fine. Almost all .22 rifles are made from mild or free-cutting steel. BSA's are 3% nickel steel but mild wire will still be fine for minor repairs. A delicate wee dot is all you need but a bit of practice on scrap first will be beneficial. I have done then with oxy-acetylene in the past with perfect results, but a fine flame and a delicate touch is needed. Tig is best.
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    Quote Originally Posted by gundoc View Post
    Mild steel wire is fine. Almost all .22 rifles are made from mild or free-cutting steel. BSA's are 3% nickel steel but mild wire will still be fine for minor repairs. A delicate wee dot is all you need but a bit of practice on scrap first will be beneficial. I have done then with oxy-acetylene in the past with perfect results, but a fine flame and a delicate touch is needed. Tig is best.
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    I'll have to dig it out for a squiz
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