Author Topic: 270 UltraComp!! (Read 340 times)

quickdtoo · « **on:** February 28, 2005, 04:18:47 PM »

Just got a .270 UltraComp barrel today, thanks Mac. :grin: It took major fitting to make it work, but my plan worked. Had to shim the barrel pivot, used a piece of .012" feeler gauge, cut to size and epoxied in place with JB Weld, then I worked it to a good fit with emery cloth, took almost 2 hours of sanding on the pivot, but she fits good and locks up tight!! Another success story.... I think....I'll know for sure when I get it to the range!! :wink:

Hazard · « **Reply #1 on:** February 28, 2005, 04:25:26 PM »

LOL you know/experiment way to much but your very very very smart and i really admire that, dont you ever get scared of messing anything up, i couldnt imagine taking on something like that , but Im sure i get a response from everyone saying "ooo its not hard at all, IF YOU HAVE A BRAIN" :-D just kidding looks nice quick let us know how she shoots at the range.

Hazard

James B · « **Reply #2 on:** February 28, 2005, 04:27:24 PM »

Sounds like a worth while project. I hope its a good shooter. I think a 270 barrel or gun is on my short list. I quess its almost a duplicate of my 280 but heck, who cares. :grin:

quickdtoo · « **Reply #3 on:** February 28, 2005, 04:33:39 PM »

Hazard, thanks! I've been yankee engineering my whole life, my dad and his dad were the same and I just inherited the mechanical abilites from them along with some good training and lots of experience with stuff like that. I believe that the worst thing that can happen with a barrel fitting is the barrel will pop open at the shot, scary but not harmful, except for the hot case hitting you in the forehead!! :eek: And that can happen on any new Handi.....and does too often, it seems.... :oops: