sac
.240 Incinerator
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Post by sac on Jun 9, 2020 7:35:06 GMT -5
Hello,
Was wondering If anyone has a way to modify the factory pawl to make it free spin?
I have read on here that people have tried and it didn't work.
Thanks Scott
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Post by leadhound on Jun 9, 2020 8:47:56 GMT -5
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Post by leftysixgun on Jun 9, 2020 12:31:24 GMT -5
Does the barrel need to be removed? Kind of a long reach with the barrel still attached. |
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Post by leadhound on Jun 9, 2020 13:03:30 GMT -5
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princeout
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Post by princeout on Jun 9, 2020 14:48:25 GMT -5
You don't need to take the barrel off. If you did, I'd be out of the game for sure. The hole doesn't have to be perpendicular to the breech, just close. I use a 6" long bit. Just use a punch to mark your spot, then drill the right sized hole (I think it is a #43 bit for a 4-40 set screw). Tap it, then get the right length cup point set screw. Set it to the correct depth to just keep the pawl inside the breech area, then flush the portion of the set screw inside the cylinder window with your file so it doesn't hit your brass and you are good to go.
Tim
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Post by bushog on Jun 10, 2020 8:02:09 GMT -5
You don't need to take the barrel off. If you did, I'd be out of the game for sure. The hole doesn't have to be perpendicular to the breech, just close. I use a 6" long bit. Just use a punch to mark your spot, then drill the right sized hole (I think it is a #43 bit for a 4-40 set screw). Tap it, then get the right length cup point set screw. Set it to the correct depth to just keep the pawl inside the breech area, then flush the portion of the set screw inside the cylinder window with your file so it doesn't hit your brass and you are good to go. Tim When are you going to hang a shingle? |
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Post by zeus on Jun 10, 2020 8:07:48 GMT -5
You don't need to take the barrel off. If you did, I'd be out of the game for sure. The hole doesn't have to be perpendicular to the breech, just close. I use a 6" long bit. Just use a punch to mark your spot, then drill the right sized hole (I think it is a #43 bit for a 4-40 set screw). Tap it, then get the right length cup point set screw. Set it to the correct depth to just keep the pawl inside the breech area, then flush the portion of the set screw inside the cylinder window with your file so it doesn't hit your brass and you are good to go. Tim You’ll know when you have the screw in the right spot that Tim is describing. It will “tick” as the cylinder rotates until you have pawl completely out of contact with the ratchet. When the ticking stops, you’re good. |
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princeout
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Post by princeout on Jun 10, 2020 8:17:26 GMT -5
When are you going to hang a shingle? I think I'll stick to my current gig as a semi-retired, currently unemployed engineer. I think it pays better. In two weeks of listening to Hamilton do an amazing job imparting some of his knowledge, I managed to retain about 3 tricks. Probably can't make a living off that. Plus, one mistake and I'm in the hole big time. Can't just run down the street to Alan's shop to have him weld up my mistakes anymore! Tim |
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Post by bushog on Jun 10, 2020 9:10:50 GMT -5
When are you going to hang a shingle? I think I'll stick to my current gig as a semi-retired, currently unemployed engineer. I think it pays better. In two weeks of listening to Hamilton do an amazing job imparting some of his knowledge, I managed to retain about 3 tricks. Probably can't make a living off that. Plus, one mistake and I'm in the hole big time. Can't just run down the street to Alan's shop to have him weld up my mistakes anymore! Tim I had planned on going this year...best made plans huh? |
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Post by princeout on Jun 10, 2020 11:40:32 GMT -5
I had planned on going this year...best made plans huh? If you ever get to go, sign me up too! That would be a week of interesting conversations for sure. Tim |
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Post by kings6 on Jun 10, 2020 13:16:39 GMT -5
Funny, I emailed Hamilton about these classes yesterday. He said he supposedly will be doing one on basics of single actions in Troy NC later this year. I plan on contacting the community college and seeing if it is still on.
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Post by mike454 on Jun 10, 2020 15:23:52 GMT -5
I went to his class in troy maybe about 10 years ago. Time well spent for sure. Wouldn't mind going again.
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