Smith case problemSo

[Steve Weems]

I recently purchased a used Smith in excellent condition as I could not stand being carbineless any longer. I had shot Smith?s before and had a plentyfull Supply of the Black hard cases and Bullets to fit.
As soon as I loaded the first round it refused to lock down the barrel where I then learn about the short chamber issues the hard way. So I either send it off to have the chamber reamed to proper size or use the red clear vinyl types that come with the gromets in place.
So the big question in my mind is does the red ones work as accrurately as the black hard ones?? Are there any other issues to be concerned about? Help will be appreciated!

[ms3635v]

Steve,

Are the black cases brand new? The black cases will enlarge with use. I tried the rubber ones and they were not as accurate as the black plastic.

[Lou Lou Lou]

It might be easier to file the cases shorter. Had a buddy who was gonna trash 200 brass cases. Just needed one pas with a file.

[Steve Weems]

Steve,

Are the black cases brand new? The black cases will enlarge with use. I tried the rubber ones and they were not as accurate as the black plastic.

The problem is with both new and once or twice fired cases.

[Steve Weems]

It might be easier to file the cases shorter. Had a buddy who was gonna trash 200 brass cases. Just needed one pas with a file.

Tried Lou?s suggestion and barrel closed at a reduction just under .1 inch ?.008/.009.

[Maillemaker]

Wow that is quite a bit shorter.

You will have the same problem with stock red rubber tubes, by the way. The ones I bought are the same length essentially.

Steve

[Maillemaker]

I recommend Larry Flees for Smith work. He fixed mine up, including the chamber.

Mine had a drill bit broken off in the cleanout channel from the factory.

Steve

[Ben Nevlezer]

I hate to assume but, by red tubes, are you referring to the Yore supply tubes??? I have had OUTSTANDING results with them in 4 different original Smiths with very few case failures. PM for my 2 cents worth of opinion.

[Steve Weems]

I hate to assume but, by red tubes, are you referring to the Yore supply tubes??? I have had OUTSTANDING results with them in 4 different original Smiths with very few case failures. PM for my 2 cents worth of opinion.

Yes I am thinking of the Yore tubes? I was told they work in this carbine. I may try shortening a little less to see where the critical length is with the black cases. Thanks for sharing your experience with the Yote tubes.

[bobanderson]

I recently purchased a used Smith...

I wonder if someone tried to repair a burned out touch hole and put a washer in the chamber?
I have a Pietta Smith. It would be interesting to compare chamber depth and length.

I concur, ask Larry Flees.