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Difference between a 12gauge rifled reamer and smoothbore?

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05 August 2010, 07:26
Paz
Difference between a 12gauge rifled reamer and smoothbore?
I am going to put a 12gauge rifled barrel (from Pac Nor) onto a 12g Greener Martini to build myself a slugger.

My question is to chamber it, what is the difference between a 12gauge rifled reamer and normal smoothbore reamer?

No doubt the pilots would be different but what else?

I see PT&G list both reamers for smoothbore and rifled, the reason for my question.

If i was able to use a normal smoothbore 12g reamer then i might be able to find one easier here in Aus instead of buying a new one.

Paz


458AR & 500AR owner (yes it is done dancing )
12GFH in the pipeline(but not a real one, just a "mini one"!!
The single shot on fine and beautiful lines built by a master craftsman is indeed a gentleman's piece...
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05 August 2010, 09:01
Westpac
Other than the pilot bushing, I don't believe there is any difference. The forcing cone will act as the throat to guide the slug into the bore.


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06 August 2010, 13:24
Paz
quote:
Originally posted by Westpac:
Other than the pilot bushing, I don't believe there is any difference. The forcing cone will act as the throat to guide the slug into the bore.


Thanks mate tu2.

Paz


458AR & 500AR owner (yes it is done dancing )
12GFH in the pipeline(but not a real one, just a "mini one"!!
The single shot on fine and beautiful lines built by a master craftsman is indeed a gentleman's piece...
Colonel Townsend Whelen