A list of stupid things for a man to do...

[Andyquadra]

Dry January I am afraid...

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Actually, I wonder if I can get a dispensation tomorrow night, on the basis, on the basis...on the basis I need a shagging drink.


Fun fact.

When nothing goes to plan (nothing), that is just as boring...

Everything in moderation sir, its actually not good for you to go cold turkey.............honest

 

[Stalker62]

Everything in moderation sir, its actually not good for you to go cold turkey.............honest

I think that may be correct.

However, having conducted a lesson in immoderation whilst on the Dark Continent last November (already seems so long ago), I thought I would 'wind my neck in' when I got back to Blighty.

Other than Christmas Day (guests over) I have sacked it off completely.

And do you know how feel?




Thirsty that's how....

 

[Tim.243]

I think that may be correct.

However, having conducted a lesson in immoderation whilst on the Dark Continent last November (already seems so long ago), I thought I would 'wind my neck in' when I got back to Blighty.

Other than Christmas Day (guests over) I have sacked it off completely.

And do you know how feel?




Thirsty that's how....

Buy hardwood dowel as the Deal wood is what it says on the tin....Soft

 

[Andy RV]

You’re making a meal of this!

Buy a bloody length of brass rod!

 

[Stalker62]

Buy a bloody length of brass rod!

See #7

 

[Tim.243]

You’re making a meal of this!

Buy a bloody length of brass rod!

Yes but is SD the home of

 

[Tim.243]

See #7

See #26

 

[Dunwaters]

Any chance you could consider tapping from the other end?
You know that your rifle is counter bored, maybe that’s the problem?
Or just get a bigger hammer…

 

[Stalker62]

Or just get a bigger hammer…

 

[Andyquadra]

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edited for correctness

 

[shakey jake]

couldnt you just do a 1 4 1 get a 308 win and stop with all the messing about? odd chamberings seem far to much bother to me

 

[Stalker62]

couldnt you just do a 1 4 1 get a 308 win and stop with all the messing about? odd chamberings seem far to much bother to me

Monster!

 

[shakey jake]

Monster!

does that mean im right or wrong?

 

[Stuart Mitchell]

Mrs M, 'Do you think she's attractive?'
Me, 'I can't make my mind up'

Wrong answer.

 

[MarinePMI]

I've never slugged a bore before (never needed to), but IIRC you're supposed to use a piece of pure lead, not a lead projectile (which is much harder due to the antimony added to the lead during casting).

Maybe that is part of the issue?

 

[Foxyboy43]

I've never slugged a bore before (never needed to), but IIRC you're supposed to use a piece of pure lead, not a lead projectile (which is much harder due to the antimony added to the lead during casting).

Maybe that is part of the issue?

Oh dear - that’s torn it!

 

[MarinePMI]

Upon further recollection, I did have to remove two bullets stuck in a barrel once. I ended up having to run a long 1/4" drill bit down the barrel with a guide, and drill a hole down the center of the two bullets. Afterwards, the bullets were easily tapped out with a dowel and a mallet.

Perhaps slugging your bore with a lead slug with a hole in the middle would work better?

Oh, and I believe you're supposed to slug the bore from breech to muzzle, since the barrel may be tighter (or looser) at the muzzle. (???)

@Muir would know the process off the top of his head....

 

[Rookandrabbit]

Some funny comments here…..I,….erm…… had a friend who slugged his bore WITHOUT oiling the barrel broke the plastic handle on a Parker Hale cleaning rod hammering the obstruction out

 

[MarinePMI]

Oh, and another way to do this is with a grease gun. Hydraulics being what they are...

 

[Foxyboy43]

Oh, and another way to do this is with a grease gun. Hydraulics being what they are...

Think he may have tried that already….