RE: First range session with T/C Omega
 

A lot of what seems to be rough spots in TC barrels are actually simaliar to getting a wire edge on a knife when you are sharpening it,these edges are on the edge of the rifling.
Sabots are not known to "break in" a barrel to do that it takes RB or maxie ball or minie ball ect.
I use fire lapping, which is a process used to polish a barrel, it is considerably different than the lapping process we used when we hand made barrels on a forge.
I fire lap any barrel that I believe has any burrs or lacks polish it has always worked for me with out any problems. The differance is easy to demonstrate; slide a sabot while pressing down to simulate the tightness of it in the barrel across a cut steel surface; then do exact the same with a polished steel surface.Lee

RE: First range session with T/C Omega
 

Just a question - have you guys ever rubbed stainless with a true Scotch-Brite pad? Scratches the heck out of it. The JB is fine but I would really be hesitant to stick any of that pad in my bore. Chore Boy (sp?) copper pot pads should be much gentler and are said to get the job done.

RE: First range session with T/C Omega
 

Nope, I never used the pad on stainless steel. Never figures the scotch brite would scratch anything up.. Thanks for the heads up.

RE: First range session with T/C Omega
 

JB's is the roughest I have ever used,I usually use the same polishing compound that I use on my polishing wheels. Lee