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Offline Blacksmoke

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Proofing bench
« on: November 16, 2017, 05:31:36 PM »
This topic is in response to "Chunker119" who asked if I would show a photo of my home made proofing bench.  This contraption eliminates the human factor when testing a barrel for it's accuracy. It allows one to repeat fire a muzzle loading barrel whilst held  in the same position consecutively. I built it out of wood( 2X6's) to simulate a wooden gun stock.  It is mounted on a modified welding table which, is in turn, held steady with 2000lbs. of cinder blocks.  The scope mounted on it is only used to see the developing groups as a load is being worked up for each individual  barrel that I rifle. once I begin shooting I  do not adjust the scope or the cradle which holds the barrel.  The barrel is fitted with a special breech that I made to fire the charge by means of a flash pan and a piece of fuse.  Please feel free to ask any questions,      Hugh Toenjes
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Re: Proofing bench
« Reply #1 on: November 16, 2017, 06:14:13 PM »
Very interesting. About as good as it gets for barrel testing.

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Re: Proofing bench
« Reply #2 on: November 19, 2017, 03:54:20 AM »
Do you set it up at 100yards aside from the 25 or 30 it is currently point at.  Different range location or perhaps angles, presumably.
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Re: Proofing bench
« Reply #3 on: November 20, 2017, 04:20:38 AM »
Once you have the barrel fixed,. Hugh, do you load subsequent shots like loading a cannon...inserting a charge and patched ball without moving the barrel?  I have often wondered about your machine rest system!
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Re: Proofing bench
« Reply #4 on: November 20, 2017, 04:22:34 PM »
Hugh, I built jigs and fixtures for about 10 years in an air conditioner plant . I still love to look at them , I guess that is a little weird !! I just find it interesting to see other people`s ideas and approaches at fixture building . I like your set up . NICE JOB!! Nate