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Post by buckdoehunter on Jul 5, 2017 10:42:54 GMT -5
I didn't want to hijack jlankford4's post on the Apex barrels anymore than I did so ....
Another issue with the Apex 45-70 barrel, I can't pull back the hammer without slamming the action closed with a very hard snap. Something is preventing the action from closing up all the way, what area should I look at?
Also, this barrel's hinge pin hole takes a #2 pin from Bellm, the stock hinge pin has a lot of slop
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Post by doug136 on Jul 5, 2017 11:18:55 GMT -5
I thought real hard about buying a Apex . Im kinda glad now i didnt . I have a TC Pro Hunter and a Encore just sitting in a corner . I think i would be better off re barreling one of my TCs .
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Post by dannoboone on Jul 5, 2017 11:58:06 GMT -5
I didn't want to hijack jlankford4's post on the Apex barrels anymore than I did so .... Another issue with the Apex 45-70 barrel, I can't pull back the hammer without slamming the action closed with a very hard snap. Something is preventing the action from closing up all the way, what area should I look at? Also, this barrel's hinge pin hole takes a #2 pin from Bellm, the stock hinge pin has a lot of slop Did the action close OK with the stock hinge pin? |
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Post by hillbill on Jul 5, 2017 15:10:21 GMT -5
I guess I need to make sure mine fits correctly
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Post by YankeeReb on Jul 5, 2017 20:03:17 GMT -5
I have two Apex frames with two barrels for each one and a can put all four barrels on each frame and they fit perfectly.
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Post by buckdoehunter on Jul 5, 2017 21:30:06 GMT -5
With the stock hinge pin, same thing, the hammer will not cock back. I remember some posts on other boards where some installed new breech plugs but did not use a tool to snug the plug in, which is required on the first install, this caused the same issue I'm having. I'll check the breech end barrel fit to the frame, maybe this is the cause.
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Post by buckdoehunter on Jul 5, 2017 21:38:12 GMT -5
I have two Apex frames with two barrels for each one and a can put all four barrels on each frame and they fit perfectly. My .50 and .243 barrels fit good. I was very surprised when this 45-70 barrel would not close right. Oh well, if it shoots good, I will be happy. |
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Post by jlankford4 on Jul 5, 2017 22:07:25 GMT -5
I have two Apex frames with two barrels for each one and a can put all four barrels on each frame and they fit perfectly. My .50 and .243 barrels fit good. I was very surprised when this 45-70 barrel would not close right. Oh well, if it shoots good, I will be happy. no burs or rough spots on breech end? |
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Post by jlankford4 on Aug 11, 2017 19:53:15 GMT -5
I didn't want to hijack jlankford4's post on the Apex barrels anymore than I did so .... Another issue with the Apex 45-70 barrel, I can't pull back the hammer without slamming the action closed with a very hard snap. Something is preventing the action from closing up all the way, what area should I look at? Also, this barrel's hinge pin hole takes a #2 pin from Bellm, the stock hinge pin has a lot of slop did u ever find out wat the problem was? |
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Post by buckdoehunter on Aug 12, 2017 4:02:13 GMT -5
Seems to be the breech end of the barrel, I squared it up some and now it closes without the harsh snap. The barrel shoots good with 45-70 Hornady 325gr LEVERevolution ammo. It should make for a good conversion barrel
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Post by jlankford4 on Aug 12, 2017 13:07:03 GMT -5
Seems to be the breech end of the barrel, I squared it up some and now it closes without the harsh snap. The barrel shoots good with 45-70 Hornady 325gr LEVERevolution ammo. It should make for a good conversion barrel I had one of my Barrels do that and I polished my locking lug and it fixed it. It wasn't completely squared and it would bind up my trigger if u didn't slam it shut. Does fine now though. |
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