Recrowning an SKS ? ?

[Chuckindenver]

the reamer used on my lathe, has the same conture as the RCBS case trimmer.
what differance does it make if it says...RCBS, or Spanner tool company. the end result is the same.
nobody is butchering anything...do i think the way he did the job is a little rough??yup, would i have done the same? nope..but..not everyone has deap pockets, and i understand not wanting to spend big bucks on a 200.00 rifle.
though i have the right tools for the job, i can also get the job done with basic ones as well.

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[Edward Horton]

the reamer used on my lathe, has the same conture as the RCBS case trimmer.
what differance does it make if it says...RCBS, or Spanner tool company. the end result is the same.

The difference is your hand is not a lathe, your hand does not spin as fast as a lathe and your hand is not as rock steady as a lathe. Also a trained Gunsmiths who attended Gunsmithing school would NEVER use a RCBS deburring tool to recrown the muzzle of ANY firearm.

The difference is quality of workmanship..........

[JBS]

[QUOTE=Edward Horton;134676]The difference is your hand is not a lathe, your hand does not spin as fast as a lathe and your hand is not as rock steady as a lathe. Also a trained Gunsmiths who attended Gunsmithing school would NEVER use a RCBS deburring tool to recrown the muzzle of ANY firearm.

The difference is quality of workmanship..........



Actually Ed’s crown is finish, just needs to have the terminus of the lands hand lapped with a brass ball.

Fine looking crown Ed, I use one very similar but with a 11 degree taper to the bore after the guard ring. Looks like you also know to cut from the bore ( center ) to the outside.

[Hylander]

[QUOTE=JBS;134966]

The difference is your hand is not a lathe, your hand does not spin as fast as a lathe and your hand is not as rock steady as a lathe. Also a trained Gunsmiths who attended Gunsmithing school would NEVER use a RCBS deburring tool to recrown the muzzle of ANY firearm.

The difference is quality of workmanship..........



Actually Ed’s crown is finish, just needs to have the terminus of the lands hand lapped with a brass ball.

Fine looking crown Ed, I use one very similar but with a 11 degree taper to the bore after the guard ring. Looks like you also know to cut from the bore ( center ) to the outside.

I don't think that is Ed's work, that Pic is off of ar15barrels.com, they are located in Calif.
and Ed is in PA.

[Hylander]

Chuck always gives great advise
Chuck realizes that not all have the money to do the perfect profesional job all the time and that people like to learn to DIY.
I love do it DIY jobs, one reason is I don't have deep pockets and I like do what I can myself.
No my Crowning job doesn't look the best, but for the tools I used I think it is pretty darn good and as you can see the end results "Target" shows it shoots straight.
No I wouldn't do this to my Custom Colt 1911, but this is an SKS battle rifle and it didn't get butchered.

Edward Horton:
This is not a Flame, but I personally get very put off by people that think their way is the only way and that if it is not done that way it shouldn't be done.
Your right a Gunsmithing school probably wouldn't teach useing a case trimmer for Crowning, but this is not a Smithing school, it is a Forum where members help each other.
I have received alot of good help and advise and hope it continues.
You are right, I am a (Cheap *******)