PACO Tool...

[WAYNO]

Finally got a chance to try it out. Not a really scientific test, but I am already impressed with what I'm seeing.

Shooting my KNR4, at 15 yards, offhand, and keep in mind that this gun doesn't seem to like the Mini-Mags I was shooting...

1st 6-shots, ammo right out of the box.

2nd 6-shots, after the ammo was ran thru the accurizer-tool.

Notice too, the cute little wad-cutter holes.

http://www.leverguns.com/store/acurizer.htm

WAYNO. :shock:

 

[flatgate]

Welcome to the Club. Use some "precision" when "sizing" the cartridges. You just may see a very nice improvement......

JMHO,

flatgate

 

[Fox Mike]

I wonder if this tool would work to 'resize' the Thunderbolt rounds outer diameter so they will actually FIT into the single six cylinder or into the MK series guns.

 

[WAYNO]

I wonder if this tool would work to 'resize' the Thunderbolt rounds outer diameter so they will actually FIT into the single six cylinder or into the MK series guns.

Actually, when ya order the Paco Kelly tool, you tell them what gun it will be used for. So, the tool you get will be machined for the type of gun you'll be using it for.

The actual tool I received is double ended, and each end is sized differently. I have only used the larger end, so far, so my rounds will more closely match the oversized, 22 Magnum bore of the Single Six Convertible.

Just for kicks, I tried these resized rounds in a 10/22. Tight fit, but these rounds shot better in the 10/22, also. Knowing that, now I'm gonna try the smaller end, and see if it might be better useful in a 10/22, or similar-bored gun.

So, to recap...Assuming you order the correct sized tool for what ever gun you're using it for, there's no doubt to me that this tool would swage the rounds to fit, more accurately, any ammo you might be using.

WAYNO.

 

[Dan in MI]

Welcome to the Club. Use some "precision" when "sizing" the cartridges. You just may see a very nice improvement......

JMHO,

flatgate

If memeory serves you use a hamme/mallet with this tool. Would a press help in creating more precision?

 

[captainkirk]

Welcome to the Club. Use some "precision" when "sizing" the cartridges. You just may see a very nice improvement......

JMHO,

flatgate

If memeory serves you use a hamme/mallet with this tool. Would a press help in creating more precision?

While I don't own the tool yet, I have thought about setting up some sort of "falling weight" that would give you exactly the same hit on every round. Maybe a small cylinder of brass or steel and some sort of track for it to ride in. Pull it up to the height required and let gravity do the work. One of these days I hope to try Mr. Kelly's rimfire re-sizer.

captainkirk

 

[mohavesam]

It's always a good exercise to weigh-sort your finished rounds.

By eliminating the weight differences you've taken yet another step toward reducing variables, and there are not many variables you can reduce with 22LR rimfire ammo!

 

[Bucks Owin]

It's always a good exercise to weigh-sort your finished rounds.

By eliminating the weight differences you've taken yet another step toward reducing variables, and there are not many variables you can reduce with 22LR rimfire ammo!

I think sorting by headspace is a worthwhile practice to squeeze out the last drop of accuracy too...(eg rim thickness) This would be for target rifles though, doubt any handguns would benefit...

 

[2 dogs]

Dan, the answer to your question is yes. I use an inline seater.

 

[T.A. WORKMAN]

It's always a good exercise to weigh-sort your finished rounds.

By eliminating the weight differences you've taken yet another step toward reducing variables, and there are not many variables you can reduce with 22LR rimfire ammo!

Good point Sam! One other variable that helps is to sort all ammo by
case rim thickness. This helps eliminate the dreaded "flyers" in a
group. JM 0.02.
Terry

 

[Bucks Owin]

Think there's an echo in here Terry... :lol: :wink:

 

[T.A. WORKMAN]

Think there's an echo in here Terry... :lol: :wink:

Yep!! I was amazed the first time I tried sorting by case rim thickness. A friend didn't believe me so one day we took a box of his ammo (cheap) federal and sorted it with my Bald Eagle Gauge. He shot them in his T-Bolt
and was amazed. Accuracy Cranks know no bounds!
Terry

 

[Montelores]

Hi, All -

I just now found this thread, and I am considering the purchase of an Accurizer tool. It would seem that the Single-Six, with the .224" .22WMR-capable bore would be an ideal candidate for this tool.

There seems to be a few models offered, based on the number of rounds which can be "accurized" at one time.

Does anyone have any thoughts on the different models that might be helpful and time-saving?

Thanks to all -

Monty