25-20 Bullets - Bring on the O.C.D. jokes...

Huey
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Wednesday, March 14, 2018, 17:51 (3101 days ago)

I pushed cast bullets thru the chamber throats and compared them to bullets sized thru the Lee Sizer.

The die was sizing them .0006" smaller than the gun.

So I chucked a bore mop in a drill and broke out the Corbin Bore Lap Compound. It took a bit, but now bullets are sized .0002" under throat size.

It gets difficult to measure that close. Had to break out my best micrometer. A caliper just wasn't cutting it.

Bullets definitely come out sized with a smooth finish now. I may try it out and remove another .0001", but doubt that's needed.

This has been a fun and worthwhile project.

Hey, OCD isn’t bad. It’s when you’re soooo OCD you

O’ Gary
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Wednesday, March 14, 2018, 19:08 (3101 days ago) @ Huey

put the letters in the right order...... CDO. Now that’s a bit much.

Ditto on Calipers, good for 0.001" or so.

WB
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Thursday, March 15, 2018, 06:46 (3100 days ago) @ O’ Gary

I almost pulled my hair out trying to accurately measure chamber throats. Pin gauges rule.

I have a Micrometer that has a tension meter..

Huey
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Thursday, March 15, 2018, 11:40 (3100 days ago) @ WB

On it so you can apply the exact same pressure every time you measure. Its not really necessary, but fun to tinker with.

I need to find a good source

Grover Dr
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Thursday, March 15, 2018, 13:15 (3100 days ago) @ Huey

Gor some pin gages to vheck the throats and cylinders on my revolvers!

I bought a set off eBay for $91 ppd...

Huey
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Thursday, March 15, 2018, 13:26 (3100 days ago) @ Grover Dr

Have been 100% satisfied. They are all right on by my Starrett Micrometer. Be sure to get the .002" Minus Set.

Good to know, thanks Huey.

Grover Sr
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Thursday, March 15, 2018, 13:36 (3100 days ago) @ Huey

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You are only too OCD when

Grover Sr
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Wednesday, March 14, 2018, 21:42 (3101 days ago) @ Huey

You insist it is really CDO

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