Cylinder reaming/finishing

[XUSNORDIE]

Probably silly to ask....but after reaming a blued cylinder is refinishing needed?

Want to reload 452 cast in a 45LC BH and if I ream the the cylinder mouth (which I've never done or looked into) just want to know.

 

[XUSNORDIE]

Actually, not sure I want to spend the money on the tools required at this time.....I have read up on this here and some of the older posts mentioned a couple members who did this as a business. However they are apparently no longer doing it.

Any good recommendations for Cylinder Reaming?

 

[Cholo]

Forum members DougGuy and 2 dogs (Fermin Garza) do cylinder reaming.

 

[XUSNORDIE]

Thanks Cholo. I recall reading older posts with DougGuy mentioned. I will look into and see if they are still offering their services.

 

[CBH44]

I think Mr. Garza is the only one still available. I didn't refinish mine. Didn't need it.

 

[Cholo]

Fermin Garza is very well thought of!

Fermin C Garza's Customized Shooter's Resources

Blending Old and New; Forging ahead as we proudly walk in the footsteps of Giants

fermincgarza.com

Try this for DougGuy:

www.facebook.com/Cylinderhone-756429174391912

 

[XUSNORDIE]

DougGuy responded to my message. He is officially retired.

 

[Enigma]

DougGuy responded to my message. He is officially retired.

Yeah, Doug is sufferng from some serious medical issues, and had to hang it up. Makes me wish that I hadn't procrastinated on a couple of projects that I was going to send him when I got aroundtoit.

 

[XUSNORDIE]

Yeah, Doug is sufferng from some serious medical issues, and had to hang it up. Makes me wish that I hadn't procrastinated on a couple of projects that I was going to send him when I got aroundtoit.

He mentioned that. I wish him the best and hope he enjoys his retirement.

 

[M'BOGO]

I have had Fermin ream the throats of a cylinder for me, and he did first rate work. Hit the guy up.

 

[Ale-8(1)]

Probably silly to ask....but after reaming a blued cylinder is refinishing needed?

Not a silly question at all. I've had several cylinders reamed, and they were not reblued. Since I always leave a light coat of oil in the chambers after shooting and cleaning I see no need. I've had no rust show up. JMHO

 

[rkrcpa]

My understanding is that when you fire revolver the flame in the cylinder fire blues the throat after being reamed.

 

[flyer898]

Why would one want to ream the cylinder on modern Ruger .45 Colt in order to shoot .452" bullets?
Did I mss something?
I have three .45 Colt blackhawks and the just love .452" bullets.

 

[contender]

"Why would one want to ream the cylinder on modern Ruger .45 Colt in order to shoot .452" bullets?
Did I mss something?
I have three .45 Colt blackhawks and the just love .452" bullets."

Well, unfortunately,, many revolver cylinders do not have uniform throats. Many are undersized. And with a lot of folks using cast bullets,, proper throats are necessary for accuracy. Most often,, for the .45's,, throats are reamed to .4525.

 

[HeavyLoad]

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[XUSNORDIE]

Why would one want to ream the cylinder on modern Ruger .45 Colt in order to shoot .452" bullets?
Did I mss something?
I have three .45 Colt blackhawks and the just love .452" bullets.

Even when ordering cast bullets there is typically a warning about the chambers of Ruger revolvers.

I usually order from Missouri Bullet Company and they definitely recommend reaming of Ruger cylinders.