Anyone have tools for DIY crown job?

[Hibs]

I got a cheap 22 that I want to shorten the barrel and recrown. Anyone have the tools to do an at home DIY crown job? Beer, burgers, or maybe ammo could be exchanged for your help !

 

[MeatGrinder]

I'm so dumb. I initially thought this was about Do It Yourself dental work.

 

[welder516]

I was thinking crown molding

 

[hodgepodge]

Y

I'm so dumb. I initially thought this was about Do It Yourself dental work.

You're not the only one!

First question, "Is it safe?"

 

[lazarus]

Y

You're not the only one!

First question, "Is it safe?"

Not if I am using my miter saw I use for crown molding on that crown work.

 

[sudo4re]

I have the tools to do a .45 but not a .22. You can buy the brass pilot for the correct caliber from Brownell's (I'm at work so I can't link to Brownell's) and I think the tools I have should work. I did my .45's and they turned out great but I can't find the pilots for 9mm which is what I want to do next. Where are you located?

 

[Hibs]

I have the tools to do a .45 but not a .22. You can buy the brass pilot for the correct caliber from Brownell's (I'm at work so I can't link to Brownell's) and I think the tools I have should work. I did my .45's and they turned out great but I can't find the pilots for 9mm which is what I want to do next. Where are you located?

I’m fine buying a pilot!

I’m in Anne Arundel county near Odenton, you?

 

[BFMIN]

Power drill with variable speed & a suitably sized round headed bass screw/bolt & some valve grinding compound?

 

[Hibs]

Power drill with variable speed & a suitably sized round headed bass screw/bolt & some valve grinding compound?

Just watched a video with that exact method and it looks like I might try it !

 

[sudo4re]

I’m fine buying a pilot!

I’m in Anne Arundel county near Odenton, you?

I'm in SoMD so I'm a bit of a hump from you.

 

[easy]

message sent

 

[Threeband]

Power drill with variable speed & a suitably sized round headed bass screw/bolt & some valve grinding compound?

That's what I came here to say.

 

[dist1646]

Power drill with variable speed & a suitably sized round headed bass screw/bolt & some valve grinding compound?

Good for deburring the crown AFTER it has been squared with the proper tool. It must be square first.

 

[K31]

That's what I came here to say.

I came here to say, it's better to burn out, than fade away.

 

[BFMIN]

OK, Yes the muzzle must be square & smooth.
The brass bolt & valve compound is for the muzzle CROWN only.

 

[outrider58]

Just make sure it is a round headed screw and not a pan headed screw.

 

[Melnic]

what 22 is it?
I have a microgroove Marlin 22XT, shot pretty good. Had professional gunsmith shorten it and thread barrel. Shoots like crap now.
Someone told me the rifling is tapered near the muzzle or something like that.

 

[Hibs]

what 22 is it?
I have a microgroove Marlin 22XT, shot pretty good. Had professional gunsmith shorten it and thread barrel. Shoots like crap now.
Someone told me the rifling is tapered near the muzzle or something like that.

Rossi RS-22M. It’s a cheap gun so no harm no foul if I booger it up. I definitely don’t want to spend $100+ having a smith do it. Likely not a precision shooter anyways. Just want it as spare to shoot some squirrel and fox.

 

[Doco Overboard]

I have a muzzle crowning/ cutter tool.
What I dont have is a 211 pilot for it.
Because most barrels are tapered, try squares will not even allow a nice square cut/marking off
Besides the bore is better for squaring off too and that will happen as the depth increases burnishing takes place.
What I would do is cut/part it, then final burnish it with a lead ball and 600 grit compound.
The problem with a lot of these so called brass screws that are commonly found today is that they are not entirely brass.
Makes it harder for the compound to stick too and they most often have a slot.
A glass marble will work too in a pinch but harder to turn with a drill motor for larger bores
So will various cupro nickle pulled projies if your careful, use a loupe- dont get too nuts.

 

[Magnumite]

Like Doc said…the bore is best way to true it. A muzzle facing tool…or accurate setup in a lathe…is the only way to ensue the muzzle face is perpendicular to the bore. To lap, a jacketed bullet a couple caliber sizes larger could be used. A ball lap (suggested) is available a Brownells also.

Ball or taper laps are $13-18, pilot for the Brownells cutters are $26-29. Together about what a gunsmith would charge you. Only caveat is the muzzle cutter.