This is a follow up to my earlier posting on the old forum as Crowzapper.
I recently received a replacement frame from TC, but none of my barrels
(all S14s) will fire on it, as the hammer block does not retract. I now know that this is caused by locking lugs of the wrong length. Well, They sent me some new lugs that also would not work. I am now resigned to dismounting my scopes and sending all to TC for fitting.
What I would like is an explanation of the 'evolution' of TC barrels and locking lugs. All of my barrel lugs are two piece, but some have the floating cross pin, and some do not. All worked on my old frame. I understand that some early barrels have a one piece lug that is not split at all.
I am wondering if every time I buy a barrel, will I have to send it and my new frame to TC to make it work? I want to buy an older octagonal barrel or two, but would hate having to part with my frame every time I purchase a barrel. Can old style barrels always be made to work on very new frames, or should I stick to newer barrels?
Is there some way to be sure which lugs to ask for from TC? Supposedly the ones they just sent me are the oversized type, but they don't work. Where is the measurement taken? Do you mike the lugs across the two flat faces, fore and aft, or from the step to the rear face?
Probably, this has all been covered before I started visiting this forum, so maybe someone can direct me to an existing answer. Maybe there is a table somewhere that answers barrel/frame compatability issues?
Thanks in advance....DanM
I recently received a replacement frame from TC, but none of my barrels
(all S14s) will fire on it, as the hammer block does not retract. I now know that this is caused by locking lugs of the wrong length. Well, They sent me some new lugs that also would not work. I am now resigned to dismounting my scopes and sending all to TC for fitting.
What I would like is an explanation of the 'evolution' of TC barrels and locking lugs. All of my barrel lugs are two piece, but some have the floating cross pin, and some do not. All worked on my old frame. I understand that some early barrels have a one piece lug that is not split at all.
I am wondering if every time I buy a barrel, will I have to send it and my new frame to TC to make it work? I want to buy an older octagonal barrel or two, but would hate having to part with my frame every time I purchase a barrel. Can old style barrels always be made to work on very new frames, or should I stick to newer barrels?
Is there some way to be sure which lugs to ask for from TC? Supposedly the ones they just sent me are the oversized type, but they don't work. Where is the measurement taken? Do you mike the lugs across the two flat faces, fore and aft, or from the step to the rear face?
Probably, this has all been covered before I started visiting this forum, so maybe someone can direct me to an existing answer. Maybe there is a table somewhere that answers barrel/frame compatability issues?
Thanks in advance....DanM