VictorLouis
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I've searched the few threads here that mention it. I've always been aware of shimming as a corrective measure; but, I understand that the crane can also be stretched to an extent. A smith I spoke with said that he only believes in the latter method, as the shims themselves are not properly hardened for lasting results. Is there any truth to that?
Can one truly judge a problem simply by the fore-and-aft movement of the empty cylinder? What is the proper procedure to determine it? Barrel to cylinder gap is measured by inserting several empties, then measuring the gap with a feeler gauge. Do you hold that gauge in place at the front of the cylinder, then place a second gauge between the breechface and the case rims?
Can one truly judge a problem simply by the fore-and-aft movement of the empty cylinder? What is the proper procedure to determine it? Barrel to cylinder gap is measured by inserting several empties, then measuring the gap with a feeler gauge. Do you hold that gauge in place at the front of the cylinder, then place a second gauge between the breechface and the case rims?