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[kf6gub]

Any tips for slightly opening the chamber of a single-six 22 mag? It's sticky. thx Jim

 

[contender]

Some folks have had a gunsmith polish out chambers that results in smoother loading & extraction. Many "kitchen table" gunsmiths have ovaled chambers using improper tools.

 

[louiethelump]

Sticky is often dirty. Before you modify the gun, be SURE the chamber is clean.

 

[Hondo44]

Take a 22 aluminum pistol cleaning rod or wooden dowel and cut a 1" slit in the end. Slip a piece of 800 grit paper in the slot and wrap tight. Chuck the rod into a drill and hone the cylinder carefully. Then go up to 2000 grit for final polish. Just don't over do it and don't get into the shoulder where the case mouth rests.

 

[kf6gub]

I used steel wool, really extra fine. We'll see. thx Jim

 

[kf6gub]

The steel wool did not seem to work. I went with a very fine emery cloth. I seemed to get the results necessary. I still have to shoot the gun to be sure. thx Jim

 

[powder smoke]

Take a 22 aluminum pistol cleaning rod or wooden dowel and cut a 1" slit in the end. Slip a piece of 800 grit paper in the slot and wrap tight. Chuck the rod into a drill and hone the cylinder carefully. Then go up to 2000 grit for final polish. Just don't over do it and don't get into the shoulder where the case mouth rests.

Scary Stuff! I would stay away from power tools for that job JMO do as you like. ps

 

[kf6gub]

Take a 22 aluminum pistol cleaning rod or wooden dowel and cut a 1" slit in the end. Slip a piece of 800 grit paper in the slot and wrap tight. Chuck the rod into a drill and hone the cylinder carefully. Then go up to 2000 grit for final polish. Just don't over do it and don't get into the shoulder where the case mouth rests.

Scary Stuff! I would stay away from power tools for that job JMO do as you lik


Too late. I used an electric drill. thx Jim

 

[rugerguy]

with that "fine" of a grit emery, or aluminum oxide paper, you should not do any damage or harm........
you're trying to polish it ,not ream it out...........