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Offline sdilts

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First round barrel
« on: September 07, 2022, 03:00:24 AM »
I'm about to embark on a new journey - building a fowler with a round barrel. Should I file a flat on the side of the barrel for the lock to fit against? This will also have a vent liner.

Offline P.Bigham

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Re: First round barrel
« Reply #1 on: September 07, 2022, 03:24:38 AM »
Yes you need to.
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Re: First round barrel
« Reply #2 on: September 07, 2022, 02:40:48 PM »
hi,
Yes, a flat must be filed as you can see on the original round fowler barrel on the right.



This series of tutorial may help you on this project.
https://americanlongrifles.org/forum/index.php?topic=48841.0

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Re: First round barrel
« Reply #3 on: September 07, 2022, 03:35:10 PM »
Thanks. That's what I figured, but just wanted to be sure.