Muzzle Stamp Tool

[TDM]

This is not my original idea, and I’m sure a lot of members here have used some variation of it. But it might be helpful to a new builder. It’s simple to make and works nicely. Used this today on a .36 SMR I’m building. Just use a wooden dowel smaller than the diameter of your bore, apply tape to create a snug bore fit, secure your punch to the dowel with tie raps and maybe a little tape, and mark the center of each flat. Just a firm hit with a small hammer will create the dimple. Any bulging around the dimple can be removed with sandpaper backed on a flat file.

[rich pierce]

Clever, and a nice result!

[TDM]

Thank you Rich.

[Daniel Coats]

Very innovative

[TDM]

Thank you Daniel.

[bluenoser]

Thanks for a great idea and a simple solution.
Have you tried it with a nailset?

[TDM]

Thanks for a great idea and a simple solution.
Have you tried it with a nailset?

Your very welcome. No, never used a nailset but that might give an interesting looking dimple.

[Hawg]

Cool!

[bluenoser]

Thanks for a great idea and a simple solution.
Have you tried it with a nailset?

Your very welcome. No, never used a nailset but that might give an interesting looking dimple.

That's what I was thinking.  Similar to the pattern seen on some SMRs.  Might have to case-harden the tip.

[Tenmile]

Simple and effective. Clever idea.
Lynn

[TDM]

Thanks Lynn. 

[Wingshot]

Great tip! I’m nearing close to the fun part of my SMR build (first ever) and I always liked the look of a stamped muzzle. Thanks for sharing!

[TDM]

Great tip! I’m nearing close to the fun part of my SMR build (first ever) and I always liked the look of a stamped muzzle. Thanks for sharing!

Thanks Wingshot, good luck with yours.

[P.W.Berkuta]

I LOVE this idea -- and it looks like it did a great job - good for you!

[TDM]

I LOVE this idea -- and it looks like it did a great job - good for you!

Thank you.

[BOB HILL]

Thanks for posting this idea. I’ve done them freehand with a nail set on a few rifles over the years. This should make it easier.
Bob

[Dennis Glazener]

That's one of the simple  "Why didn't I think of that" idea's! I have done them free handed for years and all is well until I get cross eyed and stamp one flat off center then it bugs me as long as I own that rifle!
Thanks
Dennis

[TDM]

Thank you Bob and Dennis.

[Curtis]

I really like your simple ingenuity!!  Nice solution.

Curtis

[TDM]

Thank you Curtis.

[Daryl]

That's one of the simple  "Why didn't I think of that" idea's! I have done them free handed for years and all is well until I get cross eyed and stamp one flat off center then it bugs me as long as I own that rifle!
Thanks
Dennis

Staring you in the face, every time you load it. Been there.
I fixed it, cut off 1/4" an re-crowned.

[Tenmile]

I wonder if he used something like this to do this barrel.

[bpd303]

What a good idea, I'll have to keep it in the idea box, to make one when needed. That is if you don't mind someone copying your invention.

[TDM]

What a good idea, I'll have to keep it in the idea box, to make one when needed. That is if you don't mind someone copying your invention.

Not a problem, copy away!

[Bob Roller]

What a good idea, I'll have to keep it in the idea box, to make one when needed. That is if you don't mind someone copying your invention.

That one in the picture looks like an extinct language .I saw another one decades ago in E.M.Farris's gun shop that was neatly stamped "Load here".
Bob Roller