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HIS Socket
Oct 11, 2023 19:51:43 GMT -5
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Post by dmm08300 on Oct 11, 2023 19:51:43 GMT -5
Having a hard time finding a thin wall 1/2" socket. I tried a 3/8 drive craftsman 1/2" socket to get the HIS plug out. Any suggestions?
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Post by smokelessk on Oct 11, 2023 19:56:08 GMT -5
Having a hard time finding a thin wall 1/2" socket. I tried a 3/8 drive craftsman 1/2" socket to get the HIS plug out. Any suggestions? 3/8" drive will not work. But a 1/4" drive will. I bought a dedicated 1/4" rachet and extension for keeping in my ammo can of muzzleloader supplies. |
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Post by cat2024 on Oct 11, 2023 20:46:39 GMT -5
1/4 drive for sure. Had trouble on the DIS as well. Ended up buying a dedicated ratchet and socket to keep in my muzzleloading fanny pack. Not all 1/4 will work. I ended up paying up and buying an individual snap on socket as it was the thinnest wall socket I could find.
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Post by yoderjac on Oct 11, 2023 22:03:38 GMT -5
Having a hard time finding a thin wall 1/2" socket. I tried a 3/8 drive craftsman 1/2" socket to get the HIS plug out. Any suggestions? I had the same issue with wall thickness. I've got a Hankins build on an Encore frame. Most sockets won't fit in. I realized that the breach plug removal tool from my original Encore muzzleloader works great and it tears down small for easy transport. I bought another for my smokeless. link |
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Post by dannoboone on Oct 12, 2023 11:01:55 GMT -5
Another thought....For a similar application, a machinist turned
a socket down for me.
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Post by rickh on Oct 12, 2023 11:36:37 GMT -5
My 1/4" drive Craftsman deep socket fits well
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Post by dmm08300 on Oct 13, 2023 4:45:20 GMT -5
I never thought about the difference in 1/4 drive vs 3/8. That worked, much appreciated guys!
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Post by hillbill on Oct 24, 2023 6:26:19 GMT -5
Ace hardware
Lowe’s
Sell 1/4” drive craftsman sockets
They work fine
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Post by yoderjac on Oct 24, 2023 14:50:19 GMT -5
Ace hardware Lowe’s Sell 1/4” drive craftsman sockets They work fine Perhaps it is gun dependent. I bought a deep socket 1/4" drive craftsman socket from Lowes. It would not go into my Hankins Encore build. I'm good with the TC plug wrenches that I have and they are great for transport, but I tried the craftsman to have one on my work bench but it didn't work. |
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Post by dennis on Oct 24, 2023 15:32:28 GMT -5
I have found that some of the cheap/china 1/4 drive sockets fit where the good ones won't. They don't have to handle much torque but just a snug mating to the barrel shoulder.
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Post by hillbill on Oct 25, 2023 6:58:08 GMT -5
Break actions are different
It takes a thin socket
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