Ramp Polishing

[Libertarian_Longhorn]

I got this new toy today [url]http://www.opticstalk.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14875[/URL]

anyhow, i decided to use cheap bulk Remington hollowpoints which made for a several FTF and FTE's. Next time, I'll use some stingers, but I was hoping to make this ammo run by polishing the feed ramp. Any polishing tips?

 

[kerryp]

Never polished a ramp myself, the only advise I have ever heard is to be damn careful not to change the angles or take too much off. Might want to get it fully broke in first and then see how it shoots,,,,,my main reason for responding is because I have really been interested in that gun, how is the construction, is it good heavy metal, well constructed, etc and how does it fire?

 

[TriggerTime]

I would check with a competent gun smith before attempting any polishing. Personally, I'd clean your new acquisition up real well (chamber) and go put some more ammo through it. Maybe try some Ely or Wolf Match. I bought a Compass Lake Engineering dedicated 22 upper for my AR to practice for service rifle competition. It is dead accurate easily out to 100 -- I can should out the 10 ring on the 300 yard reduced when in prone with my sling, but there were some annoying FTF and FTE. I was using Ely and Wolf Match. With a match barrel and chamber, it is very tight and took some breaking in.

That's my 2 cents. Good luck.

 

[Okierifleman]

You can polish the feedramp with a dremel tool, I have done it to several of my 1911's. But, here is the kicker. Use a bit for polishing, not for metal removal. You absolutely do not want to change the angle of the ramp or you will have just made a nice piece of junk. It might have burr on it or something like that you can clean off.

 

[Texas1911]

Polishing compound and some elbow grease worked well on my 17L.

 

[kingofwylietx]

I've done a couple of ramps with my dremel, polishing wheel, and polishing compound. They've all worked out nicely, never had an issue.

You are not looking to cut into it, just give it a nice shine.

 

[Libertarian_Longhorn]

great thanks for the advice guys

 

[navyguy]

I've used plain ol' automotive rubbing compound which is very very mild abrasive. Did mine by hand though and was very careful no metal was actually coming off.

Edit to add: Most of the bulk pack .22's are problematic especially in new guns. My relatively new Buckmark does not like Goldens, but my 30 year old Mark I eats anything.

 

[Jason]

Was this from Cabela's?

 

[Libertarian_Longhorn]

yes it was

 

[Libertarian_Longhorn]

Never polished a ramp myself, the only advise I have ever heard is to be damn careful not to change the angles or take too much off. Might want to get it fully broke in first and then see how it shoots,,,,,my main reason for responding is because I have really been interested in that gun, how is the construction, is it good heavy metal, well constructed, etc and how does it fire?

it's a great design and well constructed, my only complaint is that the charging handle has a cheapo polymer feel to it. the manual of arms is identical to a standard ar-15, minus the charging handle

 

[wrtanker]

The last ramp I polished I used a Scotchbrite pad and did it by hand. It takes awhile and lots of work but you won't screw it up in a hurry that way.

Side note - if I'd had a Dremel and a polishing wheel I probably would have done it that way!