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Post by cmillard on Sept 20, 2020 12:35:08 GMT -5
Well, took my bisley accusport out this morning for a little range time before my pronghorn hunt and on the 3rd shot, parts went flying. The ERH and screw all came out. Upon inspection, the hole threads appear stripped and the screw doesn't look to great either. I have never had the ERH off of this revolver as there has been no need to do so. What are my options on this? Thanks
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Post by lockhart on Sept 20, 2020 13:28:18 GMT -5
What brand is it? Ruger? Freedom? BFR?
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Post by cmillard on Sept 20, 2020 13:30:36 GMT -5
Ruger bisley accusport
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Post by lockhart on Sept 20, 2020 13:36:30 GMT -5
I've had older Ruger single actions where you had to tighten every screw in it after an extended shooting session. When I started shooting IHMSA silhouette, I put loc-tite on every screw. Pretty much took care of that problem, but the screw that held the ejector rod housing on would continue to loosen up. A good dose of RED loc-tite took care of that. Screws loosening on single actions are just a hazard of the particular design.
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Post by cmillard on Sept 20, 2020 14:30:49 GMT -5
Is there a way to drill out and re-tap? I don't know what the thread specs are to where I could buy a tap
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Post by 45MAN on Sept 20, 2020 16:35:36 GMT -5
AS A LAST RESORT, CARRY THE EJECTOR ROD WITH YOU AND IF YOU NEED TO RELOAD, PUNCH OUT THE CASES WITH THE EJECTOR ROD, OR REMOVE THE CYLINDER AND PUNCH THE CASES OUT WITH A WOODEN DOWEL.
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cmillard
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Post by cmillard on Sept 20, 2020 16:42:58 GMT -5
Ha. My cases fell right out after I pried it slightly with my fingernail. I was going to use my .41 for my pronghorn hunt for 100 yards or less shots. I could take my BFR but I don't have a holster for that yet
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Post by flyingzebra on Sept 20, 2020 19:29:27 GMT -5
Don't drill it.
Chances are that a new retainer screw, installed with loctite will do the trick.
Also for increased security, a stud can be installed to keep the recoil from moving the housing forward - and it's not uncommon to also use epoxy to secure the housing to the barrel in conjunction with the additional stud.
Almost every Freedom we see has the housing glued on from the factory, in addition to their retaining screw.
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Post by 45MAN on Sept 20, 2020 20:16:53 GMT -5
Don't drill it. Chances are that a new retainer screw, installed with loctite will do the trick. Also for increased security, a stud can be installed to keep the recoil from moving the housing forward - and it's not uncommon to also use epoxy to secure the housing to the barrel in conjunction with the additional stud. Almost every Freedom we see has the housing glued on from the factory, in addition to their retaining screw. I HAD AN ALL STEEL ERH INSTALLED ON A 32-20/32 H&R BUCKEYE AND ONE DAY IT CAME OFF. MY GUNSMITH USED ACRAGLASS OR SOMETHING LIKE THAT TO GLUE IN THE RETAINER SCREW AND "GLUE" THE ERH TO THE BARREL. NO ISSUES SINCE THEN. SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER SCREWS ALL NEED CHECKING AND TIGHTENING OFTEN.
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Post by needsmostuff on Sept 21, 2020 0:00:03 GMT -5
Well I have a Sheriff model 44 vaquero because of that same thing . Original owner tried to weld it and made an icky mess that required amputation. I have seen one repair where the housing was shortened about 1/8th of an inch and a fresh hole was redrilled. If it is a long barreled gun maybe you could get the long ejector rod housing and cover the damage?
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Post by cmillard on Sept 21, 2020 18:59:15 GMT -5
So, I think I am going to just get a new barrel and start fresh on this
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Post by bamagreg on Sept 21, 2020 20:53:20 GMT -5
A good gunsmith could weld up the hole and re-drill/ tap
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Post by cmillard on Sept 22, 2020 4:14:33 GMT -5
I have just decided to get a new barrel. I have been in contact with PAC nor on a 16" twist premium barrel. I was thinking this before the ERH issue and this just solidified it. I want a longer barrel anyhow. Going to do a 10" barrel.
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Post by 45MAN on Sept 22, 2020 6:36:04 GMT -5
I LIKE YOUR TWIST CHOICE
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Post by bradshaw on Sept 22, 2020 7:14:24 GMT -5
I have just decided to get a new barrel. I have been in contact with PAC nor on a 16" twist premium barrel. I was thinking this before the ERH issue and this just solidified it. I want a longer barrel anyhow. Going to do a 10" barrel. ***** You don’t bother to state caliber! Nevertheless, assuming it is .45 Colt, .44 Mag, .41, or .357, a 1:16-inch twist delivers downrange accuracy with most bullets. A 1:14 works well with .41 and .357. Unless the Pac Nor matches factory profile, you might have a recoil shoulder or hidden stud to help hold the ejector housing. The FORCING CONE is critical to accuracy and it will be hard to beat a lathe-turned, short 11-degree cone. Contrary to much internet blather, the 11-degree cone is ancient manufacturer standard. Whatever you do, don’t try to hand turn the cone. The cone is infinitely more important than the overrated crown. David Bradshaw
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