1859 Sharps Barrel Reline Project

[rbertalotto]

The project has started. Relining an old 1859 Sharps carbine to 50-70

Lots of pictures and easier to read on my website.

Check it out here:
http://rvbprecision.com/shooting/oops-1859-sharps-barrel-liner.html

Hope you enjoy the ride!

[Coal Creek Griff]

Thank you for posting that, sir.  I always enjoy your work and reports.  That kind of ability is far beyond me, so I get vicarious satisfaction from "watching" people who are more able than me.

CC Griff

[Drydock]

Not much left toward the muzzle!  I'd say you got all the old liner out.

[rbertalotto]

Nope! Not much left in the muzzle.  This liner was much thicker than most. I dare say you could use it all by itself for a black powder barrel.

[PJ Hardtack]

I had an ERMA Gallagher that I had relined to .50. Shot very well at 50 yds. Kinda wish I'd kept it now .....

[rbertalotto]

I realized an error in the article.

I called out Loctite 270 and you should use Loctite 620. I corrected it.

Sorry

[Tornado]

I have a relining project that I am working towards.  I was wondering what you made the drill bit extension out of?  I assume it is a mild steel rod that is a little smaller diameter than the bit, and threaded on one side?

[rbertalotto]

The extension was made from a length of drill rod. I did not harden it do it wasn't brittle.