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General discussion => Gun Building => Topic started by: yip on May 03, 2013, 10:33:32 PM

Title: entry ramrod pipe
Post by: yip on May 03, 2013, 10:33:32 PM

  i'm looking for a entry pipe with a high step,from thimble too flare. any thoughts?

Title: Re: entry ramrod pipe
Post by: Acer Saccharum on May 03, 2013, 10:45:19 PM

Make or modify might be your two choices.

Title: Re: entry ramrod pipe
Post by: J. Talbert on May 04, 2013, 01:58:43 AM

Why?

Generally looks will suffer.  ???

Just wondering,
Jeff

Title: Re: entry ramrod pipe
Post by: yip on May 04, 2013, 04:10:05 AM

 while drilling ramrod hole, the drill wondered a little low,so i can't take off the wood on the bottom the amount i wanted to. i got 3/16 at the entry thimble, and around 1/8 at the trigger guard, if that makes sense. any suggestions?

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Post by: Pete G. on May 04, 2013, 05:04:49 PM

Taper the lower fore end to match. Cut another 1/16"  at the pipe.

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Post by: mjm46@bellsouth.net on May 04, 2013, 06:05:29 PM

Just taper the bottom of the forearm. 1/8" below the RR entry is perfect, then just taper to the trigger guard from there.