I was at a gunsmith yesterday discussing the forcing cone in my OM Blackhawk .45. He agreed it was cut off center and needed recut. When I mentioned having it cut to 11 degrees he said that was not a good idea. Said that angle was for .38 wad cutter bullets, and suggested cutting it to 5 degrees insted.
He said that cutting the forcing cone on this gun would make the rear of the barrel too thin and that would risk other problems.
Reguardless it needs to be recut. I have heard about the 11 degree forcing cones forever and yet I don't know anyone who has had this done. And I have never had a revolver forcing cone recut either.
So my question is basicly for Ruger Blackhawk .45 Colt owners. Other big bores would qualify I guess.
Have any had their guns forcing cones recut, and if so to what angle? And what was the result? Any problems?
He said that cutting the forcing cone on this gun would make the rear of the barrel too thin and that would risk other problems.
Reguardless it needs to be recut. I have heard about the 11 degree forcing cones forever and yet I don't know anyone who has had this done. And I have never had a revolver forcing cone recut either.
So my question is basicly for Ruger Blackhawk .45 Colt owners. Other big bores would qualify I guess.
Have any had their guns forcing cones recut, and if so to what angle? And what was the result? Any problems?