To smooth out .44 cal forcing cone what angle/tool is best ?

[Doc Thornton]

I'm sure that this is an old topic but a lazy search did find it for me.
I apologize for needing an re-hash of the topic again but I need advice.

I have 4 Rugers in .44 cal, an ROA, Vaquero, Super Redhawk and
a Lipsey 44 special. If I wanted to purchase the equipment to smooth
out the forcing cones on these revolvers what would I need?

Since I will be shooting different types of bullets, jacketed and lead,
is there one angle, or style of tool that would work to accomplish this?

I know that in the past I have read references to the proceedure and
it seems that it was pretty safe and simple if you had the right tools.

Thanks, Doc T

 

[45Colt_Man]

I just purchased the 11 degree kit. Haven't had time to try it yet.

Dana

 

[Doc Thornton]

What Kit?

 

[Pinecone]

Doc, The .38 to .45 cal Basic Chamfering Kit from Brownell's # 080-479-451AC at a cost of $79.97 + shipping. It will last you a lifetime......................Dick :wink:

 

[Doc Thornton]

Okay! I will go to Brownells website ASAP and check it out. THANKS.

I would still like some feedback on the process from any experienced
'Cone Lappers' out there.

Doc T.

 

[TULLYMARS]

A very good article on this by Hamilton Bowen in the Jan/Feb 2010 American Handgunner magazine. I think you can even find it in their online magazine.

 

[Pinecone]

Doc, Check the "archives" right here on the forum! Lots of articles with pics/procedures on revolver forcing cone reaming and polishing.......................Dick :wink:

 

[edlmann]

Doc, The .38 to .45 cal Basic Chamfering Kit from Brownell's # 080-479-451AC at a cost of $79.97 + shipping. It will last you a lifetime......................Dick :wink:

linky thingy

 

[flatgate]

I have 4 Rugers in .44 cal, an ROA, Vaquero, Super Redhawk and
a Lipsey 44 special.

Whoa! Hold your horses!

The Ruger Old Army has always been a .45 caliber revolver. Ruger did indeed mark the boxes as .44's at some stage in their production, however they've ALWAYS used a Ruger Blackhawk .45 Colt cal. barrel....

flatgate

 

[edlmann]

I have 4 Rugers in .44 cal, an ROA, Vaquero, Super Redhawk and
a Lipsey 44 special.

The Ruger Old Army has always been a .45 caliber revolver.

+1

That's why the cartridge conversion cylinders are for either .45 ACP or .45 Colt.