Author Topic: recrowning a 220  (Read 1988 times)

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recrowning a 220
« on: December 07, 2007, 11:40:27 AM »
I came across this tutorial on recrowning and wanted to get some opinions on it.
I really like the "look" it give to the buisness end of the barrel.
I guess what I want to know is, while this demo is done on a Turkish Mauser
Is there any reason I couldn't or shouldn't do this crown style on my 220?

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Re: recrowning a 220
« Reply #1 on: December 07, 2007, 03:02:23 PM »
I was wondering that myself.....Do you think the thinner outer barrel would be less able to take punishment ?

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Re: recrowning a 220
« Reply #2 on: December 07, 2007, 11:36:39 PM »
The only thing I can guess is that, since he's crowning a Turkish Mauser barrel (or at least a barrel that's used in a T-Mauser action), the steel for that is a bit harder than the steel in our airgun barrels. Let me know if that sounds all wet-- I hate to spread vicious rumors ;~D

Bryan


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RE: recrowning a 220
« Reply #3 on: December 08, 2007, 03:19:00 AM »
The carriage bolt method is one that a lot of people have used with pretty good success. Some folks recommend a brass bolt. Steel will work, just don't use a very hard, high grade steel or stainless. I would probably avoid using a coarse stone like that shown on the tutorial on an air rifle barrel. Use a good grade of lapping compound and go slow, check your work often.
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Done!
« Reply #4 on: December 08, 2007, 06:07:08 AM »
I just wrapped it up a few minutes ago and I'm pleased with the results.
I'd post some pics but I'm not sure how.
Thanks to all for your input and advise
Sam