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December 5, 2008
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Tighten your barrel nut "hand tight" meaning nice and snug but not gorilla tight. The trick is to make sure the barrel itself does not turn while tightening the nut. Some do some don't. Once I have the gap set, I open the cylinder and hold my left thumb against the base of the barrel while tightening the nut with the right hand. Reverse for lefty. Works for me.
Always take your barrel tool to the range with you. After shooting a few through a newly changed barrel, check the nut for tightness. Some will loosen, but will stick when checked & re-tightened.
January 27, 2015
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snake-eye said
Tighten your barrel nut "hand tight" meaning nice and snug but not gorilla tight. The trick is to make sure the barrel itself does not turn while tightening the nut. Some do some don't. Once I have the gap set, I open the cylinder and hold my left thumb against the base of the barrel while tightening the nut with the right hand. Reverse for lefty. Works for me.Always take your barrel tool to the range with you. After shooting a few through a newly changed barrel, check the nut for tightness. Some will loosen, but will stick when checked & re-tightened.
I've read on the forum that tighter tolerance on the barrel to cylinder gap improves accuracy. What are the consequences of that clearance being too tight or too loose?
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December 5, 2008
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Too loose can negatively affect accuracy and result in various noxious things spitting out the side in front of the cylinder.
Too tight and the cylinder will scrape barrel and stick without moving properly to the next round. Factory recommends .006 cause the front of the cylinder is not always square and .006 is deemed "safe". Many guys set at .002 or somewhere in between there & .006. Unless you are planning an extended shooting session .002 should not cause any cylinder drag. Clean often & you will be fine. After a while you will be able to set the gap by sight.
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March 27, 2009
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Great buy and I think you are on the right track! EWK is the place to find those extras you just can't get anywhere else. Now you build the Dan you want! Keep us posted!
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February 28, 2009
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snake-eye said
Too loose can negatively affect accuracy and result in various noxious things spitting out the side in front of the cylinder.Too tight and the cylinder will scrape barrel and stick without moving properly to the next round. Factory recommends .006 cause the front of the cylinder is not always square and .006 is deemed "safe". Many guys set at .002 or somewhere in between there & .006. Unless you are planning an extended shooting session .002 should not cause any cylinder drag. Clean often & you will be fine. After a while you will be able to set the gap by sight.
Finally there's someone who agrees with me on this.
Unless you have a Norwich made gun, the front face of the cylinder will probably not be flat. I set all of my Dan's to .002 on the proudest position of the cylinder and have never had an issue at the range. Most guys recommend against this; probably because it's a bit of a pita and .006 will guarantee clearance on all cylinder positions. Of course I disassemble and clean my guns after every trip to the range which allows me the option to set my gap so small.
with whatever decision you make.
-Mike
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