Ramrod Thimbles
 

So rather than screwing them on which i agree may be a lot easier than my plan....

But have any of you ever Soldered on the ramrod pipes? I know Lyman does it on their rifles and I figured i would venture into this area and get some advice first.

I haven't done it. But it shouldn't be very difficult. File a slightly flat spot on the thimble. degrease the thimble and barrel real well. Tin the flat spot. lightly coat the tinned area with flux. Secure it to the barrel with a C-clamp and apply heat until the tinning melts.

Don't know how durable it would be soldered that way. at least it doesn't require a lot of heat:biggrin:make a mess of the barrel though:s5:

well scratch that idea. The barrel and under rib is already drilled for the thimbles.. EXCEPT for one hole. Any clue to what thread size TC uses on their ramrod thimble screws?

Since I have your attention. Why don't you read your pm's on your own forum ya knucklehead?

'Ah don't see no PM oldster! You musta been dreamin about pming me during your mid afternoon nap.

I sent one last night, and it's still sitting in the outbox unread.

Eh????????

Nothing there, resend it so i can see whacha gots to says :D

LOL...... I just looked. I sent it to Rick. Good thing he didn't read it. He would have been baffled.


I hate getting old. :(

Thats ok, even i get names messed up now and then. Even messed up one day and called an ex girl friend by the wrong name during a.... tender... moment.