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General discussion => Gun Building => Topic started by: draken on May 28, 2016, 10:21:16 PM

Title: Matching touch hole liner to barrel size?
Post by: draken on May 28, 2016, 10:21:16 PM
Just out of curiosity, is there a rule of thumb as to what size White Lightning liner recommended for say; A, B or C weight barrels?   
Title: Re: Matching touch hole liner to barrel size?
Post by: wattlebuster on May 28, 2016, 10:25:34 PM
I always use the 1/4 inch an that way if I mess something up (which I have done before) or I every shoot it enough so it needs to be changed then you can go up in size ;D
Title: Re: Matching touch hole liner to barrel size?
Post by: Boompa on May 28, 2016, 11:54:37 PM
  Same here on using 1/4".  There is no difference in the performance of the different sizes as far as I know and the 1/4"er gives me a lot more wiggle room  It allows for a slightly skinnier lock area.
Title: Re: Matching touch hole liner to barrel size?
Post by: flehto on May 29, 2016, 12:00:20 AM
I also use the 1/4" because it allows for more leeway when positioning the TH. Because the lock on a Bucks County is positioned high as w/ a Lehigh, the 1/4" works perfectly. Haven't screwed up an installation as yet, but the !/4" would give a second chance. The BC LR below has the  1/4"  White Lightning just missing the corner of the flat.....Fred

 (https://americanlongrifles.org/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi658.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fuu306%2Fflehto_album%2FBC46-2-LOCK.jpg&hash=38b8a6755607fd79c636bfaed32c8960c9ac4c7e) (http://s658.photobucket.com/user/flehto_album/media/BC46-2-LOCK.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Matching touch hole liner to barrel size?
Post by: Mike Brooks on May 29, 2016, 12:03:52 AM
Well, I guess I'm odd. (who would a thunk it?) I use 5/16". I go with the 3/8" for 10's 11's and 12 bores.
Title: Re: Matching touch hole liner to barrel size?
Post by: wattlebuster on May 29, 2016, 02:03:09 AM
If I had put in as many as you Mike then I could start with a 5/16
Title: Re: Matching touch hole liner to barrel size?
Post by: Mark Elliott on May 29, 2016, 02:57:17 AM
Whatever fits within the flats of the barrel.   Mostly,  I use 5/16".