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Offline 44man

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Forcing Cone Condition?
« on: June 12, 2012, 07:56:11 AM »
I made a cone shaped felt polishing cone for my .44 forcing cone and before I used it was just wondering if it is really better to have a polished finish here or not.  It doesn't have a terribly rough finish but I like to keep things clean.   My question is; Is it OK to have the edges of the lands (where they meet the taper) to be slightly blended or should  they have a crisp clean edge on them?
As a secondary question; I have used Lil'Gun powder in the past and have read some 'not too good' things about it.  Is it true that it is bad for forcing cone and barrels?  Any knowledgeable comments would be appreciated.
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Bill
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Re: Forcing Cone Condition?
« Reply #1 on: June 13, 2012, 03:44:19 PM »
I would suggest you not take a chance on altering your forcing cones shape.. Use a wad of 00 steel wool to burnish the surface of the cone if you wish but avoid any abrasives, even as mild as polish.. My only us so far is for 22 Hornet loads and I hardly think that tiny charge would cause any damage to forcing cone or barrels. It hasn't harmed mine thus far..
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Re: Forcing Cone Condition?
« Reply #2 on: June 14, 2012, 04:25:49 AM »
Kind of hard to make any comments on the forcing cone without at least knowing what model the firearm is.  Some models have well known FC issues - for example the S&W Mod 19 when it was bropught out for 357MAG when it was designed for 38SPL only.
 
Lil'Gun is a mid burn rate powder in line with 2400, H110 and H4227 in the 44MAG.   So it would be interesting to know what all the hubbub is about, whether proven or just speculation.   
 
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Re: Forcing Cone Condition?
« Reply #3 on: June 14, 2012, 09:25:41 AM »
My primary revolver is a Ruger SRH (stainless) about 14 yrs. old & also would touch up my Tracker (blued).
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Re: Forcing Cone Condition?
« Reply #4 on: June 16, 2012, 07:01:01 AM »
The SRH was designed for the cartirdge, so doesn't have the FC issues I was referring to, or any others I am aware of.   If it's "shot-in" and shoots fine, as has been said I wouldn't get too slap happy polishing it.   "Fixing" what ain't broke can get you in trouble if you over do it.   My personal experience with Taurus wheel guns was in the 90's when they had a better rep for making excellent revolvers, and i owned several.   Don't remember any FC problems with those made then, but don't know about later production models - sorry.
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Re: Forcing Cone Condition?
« Reply #5 on: June 16, 2012, 10:55:10 AM »
Thanks for the input guys.   Anyone else?
Bill
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Re: Forcing Cone Condition?
« Reply #6 on: June 16, 2012, 01:38:27 PM »
I sure wouldn't touch a revolver forcing cone without a go/no go gauge. Most of them are too big already.
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Re: Forcing Cone Condition?
« Reply #7 on: June 22, 2012, 03:30:56 AM »
Nobade,  I'm not a gunsmith but I like doing what I can to keep my guns in top form, after researching so I don't screw something up. Could you please give me some info. on what type of go/no go gauge one uses for a forcing cone and how ?
Bill
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Re: Forcing Cone Condition?
« Reply #8 on: June 22, 2012, 01:14:47 PM »
I don't like to talk for nobade but I believe he was referencing plug gauges. They are available from Brownells.
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Re: Forcing Cone Condition?
« Reply #9 on: June 22, 2012, 02:37:44 PM »
Yep, what he said....
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