Anyone know of a good smith to have line a C&B barrel to .357 for a conversion? I'm looking at building a 61 navy.
I don't know of any, but i gotta ask: full house .357? In an OT-frame revolver? Can/should that be done? Is that ok? Just asking, 'cause i don't know
I think he means the groove diameter. The ammo would be .38 Spl, or .38 LC with a .357 diameter bullet.
www.gadcustomcartridges.com/#heelbase
See #D, lower grouping.
A good alternative may be heelbased bullets. Wouldn't have to go to the additional expense having a gunsmith alter your barrel and could still use as cap 'n' ball.
RCJ
Quote from: Sir Charles deMouton-Black on October 10, 2010, 01:34:16 PM
I think he means the groove diameter. The ammo would be .38 Spl, or .38 LC with a .357 diameter bullet.
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It's ok W.T., everyone has a brain fart once in a while.
Thanks for the replies. I have 2 51 navy C&B revolvers, so I think I would like a 61 as a dedicated conversion revolver. Yes. it would be .38 lc. :)
We can line barrels here at Kirst Company. The cost is $150
Also John Taylor at Taylor Machine does an exelent job.
Raven
AKA Jay Strite
Kirst Company
Thanks, Raven. Will contact you when I need it done. :)
Raven my gunsmith in zuni va has a hard time finding sleeving material for 38 spl.
Is there a place you use to get yours that I could relay to him?
Thanks
PR
Hi PR
Have your smith give me a call and I will set him up.
254-248-0663
Raven AKA Jay Strite
Kirst Konverter LLC
Thanks Raven - I appreciate that.
I will relay your phone info this week.
PR
aka Mike Balding