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Post by 4given on Jun 22, 2020 6:03:55 GMT -7
So I went ahead and radiused my hammer on my Marlin 1894 .357 mag. Not having the recommended tools, I used my Dremil tool. I left the hammer on the rifle while shaping it, covering the opening behind the bolt with a rag to prevent shavings from falling in. Using a sanding drum bit I took a little bit off at a time. Each time I would cycle the action slowly and carefully observe how the little knob on the bottom of the bolt was interacting with the hammer. Once I got it “just right” I polished it with Flitz metal polio’s and a felt wheel. I came out better than I had hoped!   I also chamfered the chamber mouth using this countersink I picked up at Home Depot: www.homedepot.com/p/RYOBI-Sp...CS72/205472330  The only reasons I used this one was it was cheap, readily available locally and I could use a 1/4 socket and a ratchet extension. I turned it bu hand until I had the chamfer I wanted. This was a 5 fluted counter sink. I think a 6 flute might work a little better with less chatter but it did the job. It now chambers all the bullet styles I have tried with no hangups. |
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Post by Bullshop on Jun 22, 2020 10:55:18 GMT -7
This is great information that many people will be interested in. Thank you for sharing it here!
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Post by missionary on Jun 22, 2020 18:21:35 GMT -7
Rounding the hammer face is something I should do to our 41 mag.
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Post by 4given on Jun 23, 2020 5:58:00 GMT -7
Rounding the hammer face is something I should do to our 41 mag. It really made a difference on mine. Way less resistance in the bolt over travel after the hammer is cocks and virtually no resistance at all when closing the bolt. PS, did you finally make it back home? Last I heard you were having trouble getting a flight out. |
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Post by 4given on Jun 23, 2020 5:58:45 GMT -7
This is great information that many people will be interested in. Thank you for sharing it here! You are welcome! and thanks to you for putting up with my ramblings! |
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Post by Bullshop on Jun 23, 2020 7:33:22 GMT -7
Our ramblings must be the reason on average 150 guests visit here each day. Who would of thunkit.
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Post by missionary on Jun 23, 2020 8:15:52 GMT -7
Home.... No we are still here in sunny warm and very dry Arequipa. Yesterday the authorities announced that due to the increase in the virus we are back to the beginning for 10 days. No transportation only food, pharmacies and doctors open. No idea if we are going to be able to leave in August now.
Visitors.... This is one of the nicest laid back and friendly places to visit. No hassles, insults or rudeness. First place I visit and happy to do so.
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