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Saddle Ring on the X
- RanchRoper
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Re: Saddle Ring on the X
Saddle ring looks cool for sure. Old timey.
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Re: Saddle Ring on the X
make sure not to locate it where you would have to drill into one of the grooves Henry machines into the receiver to a accommodate various parts
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Re: Saddle Ring on the X
In the absence of other info, I plan on disemboweling the receiver after I’ve got a few hundred rounds thru it, and using a pair of calipers to find a quiet, thick spot that can tolerate a 1/4” diameter screw.
And yes, they look cool and old-timey!
And yes, they look cool and old-timey!
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Re: Saddle Ring on the X
Got ‘r done:
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Re: Saddle Ring on the X
Nice job
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Re: Saddle Ring on the X
Great job, looks professional.
I did my H001, but that was easy.
I just took the cover off then drilled and taped it.
RP
I did my H001, but that was easy.
I just took the cover off then drilled and taped it.
RP
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Re: Saddle Ring on the X
How hard was it to tap that hole, and did you need to use cutting oil? Where did you find that special 1/4”x30 tap? I found this one, but the price seems a little steep.
https://www.victornet.com/detail/TAST-1/4-30.html
Thanks,
John Davies
Spokane WA
https://www.victornet.com/detail/TAST-1/4-30.html
Thanks,
John Davies
Spokane WA
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Re: Saddle Ring on the X
Ha! That’s less than I paid! (Although shipping was included) I also used one of these, clamped to the receiver, so I could use a hand drill. The receiver metal isn’t super hard, and drilled easily. I used an old can of Tap Magic, but any lubricant helps your bits and taps last longer. I found a nifty formula (in inches) to calculate the final drill size, as it wasn’t printed on the drill bit:
Diameter - .975/TPI = .250 - .975/30 and chose the closest next higher size in my drill bit quiver.
Diameter - .975/TPI = .250 - .975/30 and chose the closest next higher size in my drill bit quiver.
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