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I have built a Gatling gun and need to remake my extractors. I tried 1018 as was suggested in the plans but I am not happy with the results even after case hardening them they wear too fast. What alloy would be the best for making them? I thought either 4140 or o-1 flat ground stock. There is not much flex as they have a spring under them but the 1018 is just too soft even after case hardening, I can't get the hardening deep enough. Any ideas? Never rode a bull, but have shot some. NRA life member NRA LEO firearms instructor (retired) NRA Golden Eagles member | ||
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I can't say about the gattling gun firing pin,but I have have made flat pins for some 22s out of old trap springs and a old 1in sewer tape.They are hard as hell so grinding and sanding are all that will shape them.Good Luck | |||
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Re-face the one you have using a TIG and a piece of piano wire and you will not likely wear it out. _______________________________________________________________________________ This is my rifle, there are many like it but this one is mine. My rifle is my best friend, it is my life. | |||
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I think a high carbon steel would work just fine for the application, get some 1085 and oil quench it. It will be hard, springy and wear resistant. O-1 will work too, but its not needed. Same with 4140. Rusty's Action Works Montross VA. Action work for Cowboy Shooters & Manufacturer of Stylized Rigby rifle sights. http://i61.photobucket.com/alb.../th_isofrontleft.jpg | |||
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