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General discussion => Gun Building => Topic started by: Tom Currie on September 14, 2011, 01:47:58 AM

Title: Uncle Mike's vent liners ?
Post by: Tom Currie on September 14, 2011, 01:47:58 AM

A colleage at work asked me today if I knew where he could get a " Uncle Mike's " vent liner. Apparently it has a allen wrench fitting depression where the actual vent is so that it can be removed for cleaning.   ??? He said is dad is a competitive shooter and only uses these.  Been around this forum a long time now but have never heard of such a liner. I was gonna argue the whole need for vent liner removal but left it alone.

Any leads that I could pass on would be appreciated

Title: Re: Uncle Mike's vent liners ?
Post by: 54Bucks on September 14, 2011, 03:07:45 AM

 If you look in most sporting goods stores that have a decent modern muzzleloading assortment, you could probably find them. Many years ago I used them on Thompson Center guns. It was an improvement,as far as removing regularly, over those with a straight type screwdriver slot. However....for sure quick ignition nothing beats the White Lightning liner. Yet they are not intended to be removed easily.

Title: Re: Uncle Mike's vent liners ?
Post by: skillman on September 14, 2011, 04:15:04 AM

Uncle Mike's was a manufacturer from Oregon a number of years ago. They sold nipples and a bunch of other odds and ends. I never saw one of their vent liners. I'm not sure if their even in business anymore.

Steve

Title: Re: Uncle Mike's vent liners ?
Post by: Habu on September 14, 2011, 05:57:28 AM

If you can't find them anywhere else, drop me a PM--I may still have one or two in my range box.

Title: Re: Uncle Mike's vent liners ?
Post by: elk killer on September 14, 2011, 01:51:42 PM

Uncle Mikes, was part of Michaels Of Oregon.
the whole company including Hoppes was bought
by Leupold scopes and all manufacturing was sent over seas..
put a lot of people out of work
i have a few of those liners if you need 1

Title: Re: Uncle Mike's vent liners ?
Post by: Fred_Dwyer on September 14, 2011, 04:11:15 PM

By the description it sounds like the CVA liner, I don't know about the thread sizes though. But if they are the same CVA liners are pretty common.
5x.8 thread, found that.
(https://americanlongrifles.org/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dixiegunworks.com%2Fimages%2Fthumbs%2FAC1045.JPG&hash=3fb7757d58d6bce244dbbb3082f3bd2b04a3decb)

Title: Re: Uncle Mike's vent liners ?
Post by: fm tim on September 14, 2011, 06:06:20 PM

See page 145 of "Recreating the American Longrifle" by Buchele, Shumway, & Alexander.

It shows installing an allen screw with the hex opening facing out and a hole drilled into the bore.

Comments that it is "A good liner"