Thread: 1885 rustoration

Looking good, nicely done. A couple of questions how did you get on with the threads on the screws, single point cut or did you find something close. Also I was thinking of trying Vulcan for a 45 barrel (45 acp projects) are they any good?

Cheers

Darren

Originally Posted by Fssprecision

Looking good, nicely done. A couple of questions how did you get on with the threads on the screws, single point cut or did you find something close. Also I was thinking of trying Vulcan for a 45 barrel (45 acp projects) are they any good?

Cheers

Darren

The screws were made from scratch from silver steel rod and cut on the lathe
Actually better than the images give credit for

Vulcan barrels are great and I have used a few and have quite a few more on hand for future and current projects
Some of the barrels have been done for me within a week but Mr Vulcan is a close personal friend and gunsmithing mentor

Great thanks for that, yep funny sometimes you get a great finish but looks awful in the photos….. cheers

Originally Posted by akaroa1

The screws were made from scratch from silver steel rod and cut on the lathe
Actually better than the images give credit for

Vulcan barrels are great and I have used a few and have quite a few more on hand for future and current projects
Some of the barrels have been done for me within a week but Mr Vulcan is a close personal friend and gunsmithing mentor

Just reminded me I made a set up for easily producing perfect slots when making screws, basically a drill chuck held in the tool post and a slitting saw in the lather chuck. dead quick to use for multiples and if you have readout event better...............Cheers

Originally Posted by Fssprecision

Just reminded me I made a set up for easily producing perfect slots when making screws, basically a drill chuck held in the tool post and a slitting saw in the lather chuck. dead quick to use for multiples and if you have readout event better...............Cheers

Thats a lot easier than doing it on the mill
much easier to get lined up and better vision

Originally Posted by Fssprecision

Looking good, nicely done. A couple of questions how did you get on with the threads on the screws, single point cut or did you find something close. Also I was thinking of trying Vulcan for a 45 barrel (45 acp projects) are they any good?

Cheers

Darren

They are first-class barrels! I have been using .451" Vulcan barrels for many years on my De Lisle carbines, as well as other calibres on rifles. My personal .30/06 long range rifle has one which consistently shoots sub MOA.

Originally Posted by gundoc

They are first-class barrels! I have been using .451" Vulcan barrels for many years on my De Lisle carbines, as well as other calibres on rifles. My personal .30/06 long range rifle has one which consistently shoots sub MOA.

Great thanks for the reply 16:1 for 45?