The CZickness XLII looking towards the FGE

[bcannon]

Must have the same barrel diameter? The Harrel rimfire I looked at has to be bored to a specific diameter and then is clamped in place.

I'm not 100% but I don't think they are. I'll ask about it the next time I see him though.

 

[bcannon]

Aren't you retired? What else have you got to do all day?

Yes and clearly you arent..

Been busier this summer than 90% of the summers I've had when I did work.. Not saying more was accomplished but I was busier at it.

 

[ChrisK]

You’re busier after you retire because you’re trying to get projects done that you have put off for years.

 

[mcapo]

You’re busier after you retire because you’re trying to get projects done that you have put off for years.

I am going to have to be retired for a looooong time then...

 

[Leadeye]

I had all the animal maintenance, large or small, I could stand as a young man, no pets since I left the parents house.

 

[gmcttr]

Morning

Got lost in research last night looking at barrel tuners. Pretty interesting stuff in regards to barrel harmonics. It seems they can really help with rimfire shooters since they can't tune a load to the barrel, they can tune the barrel to the load. Poked around looking at several different designs and how they're attached to the barrel. Neat stuff.

This is one that interests me the most, but my gun funds are still depleted for now.

https://www.kineticsecuritysolutions.com/products/adaptive-tuning-system-ats

A whole lot less expensive to play with...

Stupid system will not let me post a link this morning. No suggestions needed as I've already tried them all.

Search for this...LimbSaver Sharpshooter X-Ring Barrel Dampener

 

[wtburnette]

A whole lot less expensive to play with...

Stupid system will not let me post a link this morning. No suggestions needed as I've already tried them all.

Search for this...LimbSaver Sharpshooter X-Ring Barrel Dampener

I have the LimbSaver Sharpshooter X-Ring Barrel Deresonator which I believe is the same thing. I haven't tested it yet. I got it for my Bergara.

 

[T-DOGG]

A whole lot less expensive to play with...

Stupid system will not let me post a link this morning. No suggestions needed as I've already tried them all.

Search for this...LimbSaver Sharpshooter X-Ring Barrel Dampener

I see how you would move that to different areas of the barrel, lengthwise, but I would think that would limit the fine tuning a bit. From my understanding of the ones I looked at, you're rotating (clocking) a weight around in different locations. Maybe I misunderstood their design.

 

[T-DOGG]

I read that in the old days people would tape a penny onto the barrel and tune it that way.

 

[gmcttr]

... Maybe I misunderstood their design.

You probably got it right but thought you might want to play for ~$10.

 

[gmcttr]

I read that in the old days people would tape a penny onto the barrel and tune it that way.

Also used to free float barrels in a wood stock and leave contact only at the tip of the stock.

 

[mcapo]

Also used to free float barrels in a wood stock and leave contact only at the tip of the stock.

You know he is talking about us and laughing at the "old" guys?

 

[Bennettjh]

Squirrel hasn’t been around yet but we have a stare off going.

I despise chipmunks. Your cat and I would get along great.

There was a real friendly cat (and dogs) at the SGE, IIRC. Our shop cat is super unfriendly. We had two dogs that passed away about a year apart in 2018 and 2019. I've never cried so hard in my life.

 

[Benp]

I despise chipmunks. Your cat and I would get along great.

There was a real friendly cat (and dogs) at the SGE, IIRC. Our shop cat is super unfriendly. We had two dogs that passed away about a year apart in 2018 and 2019. I've never cried so hard in my life.

It's easy to get attached to the little critters! Our little dog passed away in my arms 4 years ago.

 

[patience0830]

Also used to free float barrels in a wood stock and leave contact only at the tip of the stock.

I've known a couple guys who've glued their 10/22 bbl into the stock and free floated the action with pretty surprising results.

 

[patience0830]

Also used to free float barrels in a wood stock and leave contact only at the tip of the stock.

Sometimes a little upward pressure on the bbl is just what a temperamental .22 needs.

 

[T-DOGG]

I've known a couple guys who've glued their 10/22 bbl into the stock and free floated the action with pretty surprising results.

That guy I mentioned the other day has a strange looking rig setup that way. The barrel is clamped in like 3 places to a huge fugly piece of wood and the action is not.

 

[hANNAbONE]

I am going to have to be retired for a looooong time then...

just saw this and thought of you :

 

[T-DOGG]

Thinking about this barrel tuner further. I wonder if the barrel harmonics could be a reason why I've had mixed results with suppressors on my 22 rifles. Depending on which ammo used, the suppressor either helped or hurt group sizes. My centerfire rifles don't seem to care either way.

I never even thought about trying a barrel tuner when I was playing around with the Tippmann rifle. It has a much skinnier barrel than the 457 or Kidd rifles.

If anyone remembers, I found some interesting results with this little experiment.

*EDIT. Just measured them and suppressor weighs 5.8oz, flash hider 2.1oz and thread protector 0.4oz.

 

[T-DOGG]

Beginning the prepping for FGE.

I think we need a countdown update from MM.