Lehigh Vent Liners
08-23-2019, 05:10 AM
#11
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All this talk about Pin Gauges, I ordered a Cheap set like Ron posted, EVEN THOUGH my setup above worked just fine, The Pin gauges are no doubt better. Gotta keep up with the Jones’s
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08-24-2019, 05:06 AM
#12
Nontypical Buck
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Yes, Rick would know.
Seems like one's tongue gets in the way, when trying to say hundred thousandth.
The vent liner are very nice, but for me, the breech plug from Lehigh is absolutely wonderful. For my ultralight they didn't require shimming to provide blow by free ignition. For blow by free ignition, only need measure primers, and use primers 0.302" or longer.
Seems like one's tongue gets in the way, when trying to say hundred thousandth.
The vent liner are very nice, but for me, the breech plug from Lehigh is absolutely wonderful. For my ultralight they didn't require shimming to provide blow by free ignition. For blow by free ignition, only need measure primers, and use primers 0.302" or longer.
08-27-2019, 07:32 PM
#13
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I got my Pin gauge Set today, These are NICE, and instead of getting close, these get ya Right on! Thanks to Mike, and Ron for mentioning these, and posting Links. At 25 Bucks and Free Shipping they don’t break the Bank to own them
08-27-2019, 07:43 PM
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Of course i did some Flash Hole measuring 
Numerous Treso/Ampcos, they measure right on their Advertised .028, I have an Old White Breech Plug for Musket Caps, it is a HUGE .041, This one is JUNK, or a Good Candidate for a Vent Liner Mod
Lehigh Vent liner is .031
My Buffalo Arms Platinum Lined is a Tiny .024
Anyway, The Pin Gauges Work AWESOME! Much Much better than my Old System
Numerous Treso/Ampcos, they measure right on their Advertised .028, I have an Old White Breech Plug for Musket Caps, it is a HUGE .041, This one is JUNK, or a Good Candidate for a Vent Liner ModLehigh Vent liner is .031
My Buffalo Arms Platinum Lined is a Tiny .024
Anyway, The Pin Gauges Work AWESOME! Much Much better than my Old System
08-28-2019, 04:29 PM
#15
Nontypical Buck
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Well Lew, it is too bad you purchased the cheap set of gages, instead of the set linked. The set you purchased is cheep, and prone to bending, but you can make do, if you are gentle with them. The linked set would have cost a tad more, but they are a way way better quality.
08-28-2019, 05:31 PM
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I got my Pin gauge Set today, These are NICE, and instead of getting close, these get ya Right on! Thanks to Mike, and Ron for mentioning these, and posting Links. At 25 Bucks and Free Shipping they don’t break the Bank to own them
https://www.amazon.com/MC-0-M-011-06.../dp/B0007Q1PV0
https://www.amazon.com/MC-0-M-011-06.../dp/B0007Q1PV0
08-28-2019, 05:54 PM
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Well Lew, it is too bad you purchased the cheap set of gages, instead of the set linked. The set you purchased is cheep, and prone to bending, but you can make do, if you are gentle with them. The linked set would have cost a tad more, but they are a way way better quality.
I was WAY harder on this little .024 Pin Gauge here in this Little Video than i will EVER be checking Flash Holes, And No bend
08-28-2019, 08:38 PM
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Well Lew, it is too bad you purchased the cheap set of gages, instead of the set linked. The set you purchased is cheep, and prone to bending, but you can make do, if you are gentle with them. The linked set would have cost a tad more, but they are a way way better quality.
08-28-2019, 09:05 PM
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!! That was PRECISELY my thought when I purchased these. Unless you step up to the X Grade Meyer’s etc. these Cheap Sets are likely ALL made in the Same place. Burning a few dollars means NOTHING to me, if Something functions and does the Job that’s all that Matters, If it Doesn’t, i LIGHT IT UP and Move on, Like i did here
08-29-2019, 02:58 AM
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Wife calls me Klutz; apparently she is correct.
The cheep set went away in a garage sale long ago. The linked set is harder, and still usable. The set i use, was purchased on eBay; is made in USA, and is wonderful. Nothing makes me happier than using nice tools.
The cheep set went away in a garage sale long ago. The linked set is harder, and still usable. The set i use, was purchased on eBay; is made in USA, and is wonderful. Nothing makes me happier than using nice tools.