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Pistols / Re: Pietta 1858 .44 for Flo
« Last post by Rocketvapor on Today at 02:12:20 PM »
Measured length of all 3 cylinders.
The Factory cylinder OAL is 2.016" one spare is 2.018" and one spare is 2.020".
All 3 marked IT 2024.
After getting the long one hot it may be tight and need a little work. Not one to leave things be, I took the front and back of the long cylinder a couple passes across some 2000 grit with oil to deburr and it's now 2.019".

Action seems pretty smooth.
Flo still be practicing swapping cylinders with gun always pointed safe.  Roll right or left not point right or left.


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The Workbench / Re: My mods on SKS rifles.
« Last post by monaderio on Today at 12:37:14 PM »
Any AR15-type buttstock can be easily added to this build.

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The Workbench / Re: My mods on SKS rifles.
« Last post by monaderio on Yesterday at 10:00:14 PM »
The project aftermarket Choate Tool Inc. SKS stock, titled "Changing Stock Appearance," is complete. I purchased a nice US-made AK47 grip at the local gun show and attached it to the polymer stock. The stock is compatible with all buttstocks designed to connect via a Picatinny rail.
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General Discussion / Re: MN in the news yet again...not in a good way.
« Last post by LESchwartz on January 17, 2025, 06:11:23 PM »
Feds seem to be doing their job:  https://www.justice.gov/usao-mn/pr/burnsville-woman-pleads-guilty-straw-purchasing-firearms-used-fatal-shooting-first#:~:text=ST.,U.S.%20Attorney%20Andrew%20M.%20Luger.

Larry
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The Workbench / Re: My mods on SKS rifles.
« Last post by monaderio on January 17, 2025, 12:25:45 PM »
I found a temporary replacement for the Yugo bayonet lug screw on Amazon. It is an M6-0.75 x 16mm socket head screw, but it is not suitable for the Chinese SKS.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09YPZRCBL?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1

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The Workbench / Re: My mods on SKS rifles.
« Last post by monaderio on January 17, 2025, 10:10:59 AM »
The lower corners of the adapter block have been rounded, improving the overall appearance of the stock.




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Pistols / Re: Pietta 1858 .44 for Flo
« Last post by JimmyJamesKY on January 17, 2025, 09:54:31 AM »
NICE! Go Granny Oakley!
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Pistols / Re: Pietta 1858 .44 for Flo
« Last post by Rocketvapor on January 17, 2025, 05:06:47 AM »
.451" ball, 141gr, 950fps, 0.052 G1, 10mph wind:

Has anyone shot theirs @ 100yds?
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The Workbench / Re: SKS rework project?bent barrel
« Last post by PAX on January 16, 2025, 07:40:51 PM »
Short 14X1 TriDelta brake (discontinued), P50 front site and Williams on a pre-cut salvage. Numbers matching. PAX



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Pistols / Re: Pietta 1858 .44 for Flo
« Last post by Rocketvapor on January 16, 2025, 06:56:10 PM »
I have this habit of spending next year's COLA in January so finances won't be a problem :)
Once you have all the supplies these aren't really as expensive as shooting a modern 44.
The 2024 Pietta looks GOOD.

I've given her the reading material and answer questions if asked.  Practice operation at home.  I want her to know this without me acting as the know it all.  I'll have her do everything, short of loading, before we take it to the range.  Maybe popping a felt with a primer out in the yard.
Will start her with about 20gr Pirodex P and .451 balls, with lubed patches, and Pig Lard/Australian Beez Wax mix under the balls (helps prevent chafing).

I'm looking forward to using a nipple wrench on the ol' nipple wench.
Already have a new nick name for her.  Granny Oakley.


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