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I am looking to get my ducks in a row for the next project. I have a Stevens model 16 Crackshot [the one with the side lever] that I found some years ago in a wall of a house , I was renovating. It is not in great shape , but not bad either . It has some surface rust but it is complete . The barrel however has some internal rust and I would like to reline it. Having said that, Its not a gun that worth a big investment and I will most likely never do another. Just a winter "look what I did" project.
This would be my first time so I thought I would post what questions I have here and hope for some guidance.
Let me start by saying that I own a Metal lathe [13 inch Sheldon ] and plan to use it for this project. I did some online research and have gotten some mixed advise. I plan to chuck up the barrel in the 4 jaw , centered on the bore. To drill the bore could I use a standard 5/18ths long shank bit , or do I have to buy a gun bit or make a "D" bit?
On chambering . Is there a way around needing a chamber reamer? I read something about using a #11 drill bit , then grinding a tool to cut the recess for the rimfire.
I have also read that some cut the chamber before installing the liner and some do it after. Any pros and cons on that?
Like I said this is on the drawing board . If its something that is going to run into too many greenbacks , I will just put it back up on the wall. Thanks
This would be my first time so I thought I would post what questions I have here and hope for some guidance.
Let me start by saying that I own a Metal lathe [13 inch Sheldon ] and plan to use it for this project. I did some online research and have gotten some mixed advise. I plan to chuck up the barrel in the 4 jaw , centered on the bore. To drill the bore could I use a standard 5/18ths long shank bit , or do I have to buy a gun bit or make a "D" bit?
On chambering . Is there a way around needing a chamber reamer? I read something about using a #11 drill bit , then grinding a tool to cut the recess for the rimfire.
I have also read that some cut the chamber before installing the liner and some do it after. Any pros and cons on that?
Like I said this is on the drawing board . If its something that is going to run into too many greenbacks , I will just put it back up on the wall. Thanks