Guys:
I have a 686 with 8-3/8” barrel. This is an absolutely beautiful piece, but I’m looking to make the gun a tad more accurate, but, just as importantly, increase it’s strength to handle a moderate diet of magnum loads. Other than a good tuning job, I’m thinking a reduced cylinder gap (.002 - .003); a re-cut forcing cone (between 7 to 11 degrees) and re-crowning the barrel is a good idea. My question is: might it be a good idea to have a crane ball lock to increase it’s strength and is going to a double crane ball lock a good idea or not. I don’t want to hurt this gun and will be mostly shooting 158 JSPs or JHPs in this revolver. Any thoughts? Your input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
Justinr1
Justinr1@aol.com
I have a 686 with 8-3/8” barrel. This is an absolutely beautiful piece, but I’m looking to make the gun a tad more accurate, but, just as importantly, increase it’s strength to handle a moderate diet of magnum loads. Other than a good tuning job, I’m thinking a reduced cylinder gap (.002 - .003); a re-cut forcing cone (between 7 to 11 degrees) and re-crowning the barrel is a good idea. My question is: might it be a good idea to have a crane ball lock to increase it’s strength and is going to a double crane ball lock a good idea or not. I don’t want to hurt this gun and will be mostly shooting 158 JSPs or JHPs in this revolver. Any thoughts? Your input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
Justinr1
Justinr1@aol.com