Author Topic: coning? (Read 707 times)

wormbobskey · « **on:** February 07, 2005, 02:11:39 PM »

Has anyone ever tried coning an old pistol to salvage accuracey at home? I have a long (3") chamfering tool I thought I might be able to chuck up in my drill press to do the job with. The pistol in question is a 999 H&R I got from my dad. I'm not as accurate as some, but I know how to shoot and I can't get this revolver to group worth spit. Any help is apperciated. Worm

Flash · « **Reply #1 on:** February 07, 2005, 02:23:58 PM »

What is coning? If you're talking about barrel crowning, a Dremmel Tool with a pointed abrasive bit works to restore a crown on an inexpensive gun if you do it carefully. Sometimes melted lead builds up on the muzzle and will affect accuracy somewhat.

wormbobskey · « **Reply #2 on:** February 07, 2005, 03:29:05 PM »

I was told that coning was the chamfering of the barrel next to the cylinder. It's supposed to help guide the bullet into the barrel of older revolvers that may be slightly out of alignment because of wear. I have an FIE revolver that has a rather large chamfer on the barrel next to the cylinder and it shoots pretty good. If it weren't for the fact that my Dad gave me the pistol I would most likely just sell the pistol, but I would like to try to get it in good working order. Thanks, Worm.

Flash · « **Reply #3 on:** February 08, 2005, 02:07:53 PM »

You are talking about the forcing cone that all relvolvers have with some receiving more attention than others. This can be cleaned and polished thoroughly since the 999 is a break open handgun. You won't get too much accuracy out of your gun since it is a low quality piece. Give it a good cleaning and see if that helps.