bullett243 Posted February 24, 2011 Report Share Posted February 24, 2011 I have watched the videos in great detail from "Dave Manson" regarding his Muzzle Crown Refacing Tool Kit. It looks to be a very useful piece of kit to have in the workshop. My question is, has anyone used one of these (or a similar device)? Do they do a good job? Secondly, does anyone know of anywhere in the UK that stocks such tools, or is it mail order from the States? Regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baldie Posted February 24, 2011 Report Share Posted February 24, 2011 We,ve used one of these in the shop for around eight years. They are perfect for a customer who wants a crown touching up, or to refresh a tired crown. Despite what people may think about pilotted tools like these, this one is truly excellent, and works perfectly.We have done, hundreds, if not into the thousands of crowns with them, and they just plain work. Its also a very cost effective method, as the barrel doesn,t have to be removed. I crown an awful lot of barrels in the lathe, but these are just handy for the reasons above. Hand on heart, we have never had a gun returned that wouldn,t shoot when crowned with these tools.....that says it all really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullett243 Posted February 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2011 We,ve used one of these in the shop for around eight years. They are perfect for a customer who wants a crown touching up, or to refresh a tired crown. Despite what people may think about pilotted tools like these, this one is truly excellent, and works perfectly.We have done, hundreds, if not into the thousands of crowns with them, and they just plain work. Its also a very cost effective method, as the barrel doesn,t have to be removed. I crown an awful lot of barrels in the lathe, but these are just handy for the reasons above. Hand on heart, we have never had a gun returned that wouldn,t shoot when crowned with these tools.....that says it all really. That is exactly what I wanted to hear mate, thanks for that I have a .222 which has always performed very well, but the crown is looking tired now, and has some slight pitting from leaving it stored with the moderator on I will order one tonight from Brownells. Anyone know how long stuff normally takes to come from there? Thanks again for the reply Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John MH Posted February 24, 2011 Report Share Posted February 24, 2011 10 to 14 days if they have it in stock and it's not restricted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullett243 Posted February 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2011 10 to 14 days if they have it in stock and it's not restricted. Thanks John, I have just ordered it from Manson direct, and they too quoted 10 days ish. Looking forward to getting it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxshooter Posted February 24, 2011 Report Share Posted February 24, 2011 I think I saw these when they were released several years ago at Shot Show Have you got a link, or maybe a price indication? Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullett243 Posted February 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2011 I think I saw these when they were released several years ago at Shot Show Have you got a link, or maybe a price indication? Mark I got mine from here, just rang them and ordered over phone. Prices are on there, and are up to date. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronin Posted February 24, 2011 Report Share Posted February 24, 2011 I also have the Manson kit - 5 calibre pilots. Ive done numerous crowns with it, like Dave says it does an excellent job especially on sporting guns that get the occasional knock or ding. But, I dont think the tool gives as good a finish as a lathe cut crown. It does the job and does it pretty well, also saves on the xepense of buying a lathe.... But, I think a riflesmith recrown would be cheaper than buying the kit specifically to do your own rifle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullett243 Posted February 25, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2011 Ah well, I've ordered it now, and I'm sure it will do a satisfactory job on my rifle. I'm the type of bloke who likes to be self sufficient as much as possible, and liked the idea of having the kit to keep the crowns nice on all my rifles. I like messing about doing things myself Thanks for the replies guys, I'm looking forward to getting it and giving it a whirl. Will put some pics up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Posted February 26, 2011 Report Share Posted February 26, 2011 I use a piloted tool. This is the result of my cutting off two inches of damaged barrel on a Winchester .222 and crowning it with a piloted tool. This is 5 shots at 100M using bulk Speer TNT 50 grain HPs. I think it works fine! ~Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gandy Posted February 27, 2011 Report Share Posted February 27, 2011 Let us know how you get on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullett243 Posted March 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2011 Well, its arrived! But I've got to go and get it from the depot beacuse I've been slapped with a customs charge Will post some pics of a tired crown that i will attempt to refresh later Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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