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Offline Rolf

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What plug threads would you recommend??
« on: November 02, 2013, 01:48:51 AM »
Gotten hold of some sections of a used Vulcan barrel and am planning to make a 0.82 caliber dragoon barrel. What size threads would you recommend for the breech breech plug?

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Offline Bob Roller

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Re: What plug threads would you recommend??
« Reply #1 on: November 02, 2013, 03:10:50 AM »
PROBABLY a 1"x14 thread for an 82 caliber bore.

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Re: What plug threads would you recommend??
« Reply #2 on: November 02, 2013, 03:43:33 AM »
Rolf,
That .82 would fit right in with the discussion on "Bear pistols"
that was recently on the forum.
The drill size for the 1"x14 thread is 15/16 which is .937 so the
1"x14 is close.In your part of the planet,possibly a 25MM fine thread
would be easier to find.

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Re: What plug threads would you recommend??
« Reply #3 on: November 02, 2013, 08:32:39 PM »
This we have to see Rolf.  ...Tom

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Re: What plug threads would you recommend??
« Reply #4 on: November 04, 2013, 07:34:33 PM »
Thanks Bob. I 've put in an order for M25 x1.5 taps and dies.

Gunmaker Tom,  we will post pictures when we get started. At moment we are gathering tools and parts.

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Rolf