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Thread: Question on modifying the front sight of a Spiller and Burr

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    Hey Bob,

    How does the kit work? Do you need a lathe to use it?

    Steve

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    Found this:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WtIBv6VIQGE

    Wow, I need to get one of these!

    Steve

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    Hey, look at this!

    https://4drentals.com/

    Steve

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    So what would be a good cutter to use for black powder .44 revolvers?

    https://www.brownells.com/gunsmith-t...prod26161.aspx

    Looks like there are several choices in 44 caliber in terms of "cutter diameter".

    How do you know which size cutter diameter to choose?

    Or do we use 45 caliber tools for our black powder revolvers?

    Steve

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    Quote Originally Posted by Maillemaker View Post
    I've got an 1858 Remington that has been with Ball Accuracy for since the Fall Nationals 2016. I hope it is done by this coming Nationals (I want it back, done or not). I'm hoping it shoots like Annie Oakley. If not, I'm going to send one off to Charlie Hahn.

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    I had Charlie do up a revolver for me last Fall. It was done in like 6 weeks! No BS or excuses. Awesome job!!!!!!!!!!!! Very reasonable price. I highly recommend Charlie. I've had him do a couple of jobs for me over the years and have always been pleased with his work. You will not be disappointed!

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    Yeah I should have gone to Charlie to begin with.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Maillemaker View Post
    Hey Bob,

    How does the kit work? Do you need a lathe to use it?

    Steve
    It's a hand operated tool that has a pilot for the muzzle end, and an 11 degree cutter that mounts onto a rod that you use to cut the forcing cone area. Every revolver I've done this to has shown improved accuracy and smaller groups.
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    Hey Bob, what size cutter do you recommend for .44 and .46 percussion revolvers?

    Steve

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    Quote Originally Posted by Maillemaker View Post
    Hey Bob, what size cutter do you recommend for .44 and .46 percussion revolvers?

    Steve
    The kit I bought has only one tapered cutter that has worked for .22 up to and including .45 caliber forcing cones. I turn it by hand, use lots of oil and go slow until I get what I want. The tool itself might be 1/2" in diameter. I've seen forcing cones that appeared rough, had sharp edges or had tooling marks. This cleans them up nicely.

    https://www.brownells.com/gunsmith-t...zzx429-xzzx430)
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    OK, Bob, I'm going to give it a go.

    I'm going to do some before and after load workup tests to see if I can definitively show improvement from the forcing cone alone.

    Thanks!

    Steve

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