Draw filing and the touch hole

[mustanggt]

Working on my Kibler kit and am draw filing the barrel. When I turned the barrel in the vise to file that flat I was looking at the empty hole and wondering what I should do on that particular flat of the barrel? Put the liner in or not? Thanks

[Ed Wenger]

Yes, I'd put the liner in.  You're going to have to file the liner flush with the barrel flat, then draw file anyway, no need to do it twice.


          Ed

[Dennis Glazener]

I will mention this now in case you need it. I almost always drill the touch hole out to .0625 (1/16"). They come with a smaller touch hole that is mainly for target shooters. You might want to try it without drilling it out larger but I think I get much more reliability from the larger touch hole.
Dennis

[mustanggt]

Thanks men. Will do.

[Marcruger]

The two responses you got from the excellent builders above demonstrates what is RIGHT about these forums.  Fine people sharing knowledge about our sport/hobby/lifestyle/vocation.  Two thumbs up.  God Bless,  Marc