How do you slick uip the action on a lever gun?

[dakotaranger]

I just got my Winchester and I want to slick up the action.  I need a few good suggestions, so thanks

[St. George]

Assuming that you just got a new rifle/carbine - why not try shooting it awhile?

Clean it, lube it and then run a few hundred rounds through it and then see if it really needs anything done.

That small bit of wear will allow you - upon complete disassembly - to locate high spots and any burring.

If they're present - you can then stone them carefully away - lube properly - reassemble and try.

That's the cheapest solution - and done right - it's about all you'll need.

If - after this has been done, and you're still not satisfied - then you can replace a couple of springs, or shorten existing ones until it has the feel that you're after.

Spring kits are available through Brownell's - but until you've shot the piece to wear the parts in - you don't need them just yet.

Vaya,

Scouts Out!

[Carolina Lead Foot]

St. George as usual has sound advice.  What kind of Winchester?  That also can make a difference.

Lead Foot

[Lazarus Longshot]

There's lots of tips on all the common CAS guns, including rifles, on Marauder's Old Irons Page: http://www.marauder.homestead.com/irons.html

[Tommy tornado]

Sent it to Steve Young.

[Kidd Krystin]

You don't mention the model Winchester.  If it's a '66 or '73 Will Shootem (Joe Alves) at Pioneer Gunworks does a reall good job.

[Marshal Will Wingam]

Sent it to Steve Young.

I second this. He's done a couple of mine. They're really done right.