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TacSol barrel issue
4/10/2010 10:24:07 PM
I will assume since there was a merger, TacSol posts are to go here...
Any way, I noticed in my TacSol barrel that there seems to be a slight expansion for about 1/4" and the rifling seems to be gone as well. What could be the cause of this? I am not aware of any major issues, other than a few FTF's in the break in and a few FTE's. I first noticed it tonight, and it has had 300 rounds or so since cleaning, so within the last 300 rounds something must have happened.
Any clues?
4/11/2010 10:31:34 AM
Originally Posted By orionz06:
I will assume since there was a merger, TacSol posts are to go here...
I will assume since there was a merger, TacSol posts are to go here...
Any way, I noticed in my TacSol barrel that there seems to be a slight expansion for about 1/4" and the rifling seems to be gone as well. What could be the cause of this? I am not aware of any major issues, other than a few FTF's in the break in and a few FTE's. I first noticed it tonight, and it has had 300 rounds or so since cleaning, so within the last 300 rounds something must have happened.
Any clues?
Can I get a better, more detailed explanation? Expansion where? Rifling seems to be gone where in the entire barrel?
Pic may help as well.
I have a .22 upper and will look. It hasn't been 100% reliable, but getting closer the more I fire it. Until the e clip fell off as I smoothed it on a brass wire wheel and removed the unspent .22 cartridge from the lower
ETA: tag scribe
4/11/2010 2:02:55 PM
I will do my best to get a picture, but it is a .22 barrel...
There is about a half moon section that appears to be effected about 2-3" in and the rifling seems to be gone in that section.
4/11/2010 9:58:59 PM
Originally Posted By orionz06:
I will do my best to get a picture, but it is a .22 barrel...
I will do my best to get a picture, but it is a .22 barrel...
There is about a half moon section that appears to be effected about 2-3" in and the rifling seems to be gone in that section.
No shit - never seen that - it could be a bad barrel. I'd send it on back. Let me go check my .22 barrel before anything and hopefully a few TAC-SOL owners could do the same.
Call and ask them . . . .
4/11/2010 11:52:15 PM
My concern is that I have around 2k rounds through it, but for a .22, that is a weekend to some. I know someone with an m16 that has obliterated a .22 tacsol without issue.
I am just hoping it doesnt become my problem at such a low round count.
4/12/2010 3:30:57 PM
update: They told me I may have had a squib round, but I disagree as all rounds were in the berm or on target (steel). They gave me an RA number, so I dont know what they are gonna do. I assume nothing but inspect and send it back to me.
4/12/2010 3:58:57 PM
You can call Tac Sol with any issues and will take care of it.
4/12/2010 4:58:18 PM
Originally Posted By orionz06:
My concern is that I have around 2k rounds through it, but for a .22, that is a weekend to some. I know someone with an m16 that has obliterated a .22 tacsol without issue.
My concern is that I have around 2k rounds through it, but for a .22, that is a weekend to some. I know someone with an m16 that has obliterated a .22 tacsol without issue.
I am just hoping it doesnt become my problem at such a low round count.
The part in red...."Huh?" I am not sure what you mean.
4/12/2010 6:11:07 PM
Originally Posted By yekimak:
The part in red...."Huh?" I am not sure what you mean.
Originally Posted By orionz06:
My concern is that I have around 2k rounds through it, but for a .22, that is a weekend to some. I know someone with an m16 that has obliterated a .22 tacsol without issue.
My concern is that I have around 2k rounds through it, but for a .22, that is a weekend to some. I know someone with an m16 that has obliterated a .22 tacsol without issue.
I am just hoping it doesnt become my problem at such a low round count.
The part in red...."Huh?" I am not sure what you mean.
4/12/2010 7:21:36 PM
Originally Posted By orionz06:
update: They told me I may have had a squib round, but I disagree as all rounds were in the berm or on target (steel). They gave me an RA number, so I dont know what they are gonna do. I assume nothing but inspect and send it back to me.
update: They told me I may have had a squib round, but I disagree as all rounds were in the berm or on target (steel). They gave me an RA number, so I dont know what they are gonna do. I assume nothing but inspect and send it back to me.
They'll look at it and make it right. Give them a chance.
4/12/2010 7:53:00 PM
Originally Posted By orionz06:
They used in in FA and kept shooting as fast as mags could be swapped.
Originally Posted By yekimak:
The part in red...."Huh?" I am not sure what you mean.
Originally Posted By orionz06:
My concern is that I have around 2k rounds through it, but for a .22, that is a weekend to some. I know someone with an m16 that has obliterated a .22 tacsol without issue.
My concern is that I have around 2k rounds through it, but for a .22, that is a weekend to some. I know someone with an m16 that has obliterated a .22 tacsol without issue.
I am just hoping it doesnt become my problem at such a low round count.
The part in red...."Huh?" I am not sure what you mean.
I may be a little off on this but TacSols are not made for FA. They will not function with FA as-is and are not compatible with any available sear trip. IIRC the project was scrapped due to reliability issues so if you got someone who made it work, let TacSol know. I am sure they would like to know how it was done.
Whatever issues you are having they will make right.
4/12/2010 10:36:08 PM
I do not know what internals were in it, just that they had the lined aluminum barrel I do. I know Spikes makes FA parts for the conversion bolts, but again, I do not know.
And yes, I sent the barrel in tonight, lets see what happens. I miss it already...
Originally Posted By yekimak:
I may be a little off on this but TacSols are not made for FA. They will not function with FA as-is and are not compatible with any available sear trip. IIRC the project was scrapped due to reliability issues so if you got someone who made it work, let TacSol know. I am sure they would like to know how it was done.
Whatever issues you are having they will make right.
Originally Posted By orionz06:
They used in in FA and kept shooting as fast as mags could be swapped.
Originally Posted By yekimak:
The part in red...."Huh?" I am not sure what you mean.
Originally Posted By orionz06:
My concern is that I have around 2k rounds through it, but for a .22, that is a weekend to some. I know someone with an m16 that has obliterated a .22 tacsol without issue.
My concern is that I have around 2k rounds through it, but for a .22, that is a weekend to some. I know someone with an m16 that has obliterated a .22 tacsol without issue.
I am just hoping it doesnt become my problem at such a low round count.
The part in red...."Huh?" I am not sure what you mean.
I may be a little off on this but TacSols are not made for FA. They will not function with FA as-is and are not compatible with any available sear trip. IIRC the project was scrapped due to reliability issues so if you got someone who made it work, let TacSol know. I am sure they would like to know how it was done.
Whatever issues you are having they will make right.
4/12/2010 10:50:47 PM
The 10/22 charger barrels will handle full auto. I have a Norrell pack.
I did have the steel liner push forward after about 500 and TacSol fixed the barrel for free.
I have put more than 5K through mine since without a single problem.
TacSol will treat you right.
How many more rounds do I need to shoot to wear it out?
I did have the steel liner push forward after about 500 and TacSol fixed the barrel for free.
I have put more than 5K through mine since without a single problem.
TacSol will treat you right.
How many more rounds do I need to shoot to wear it out?
4/13/2010 5:07:00 AM
More than I can afford I imagine.
4/15/2010 12:12:10 PM
TacSol has the barrel now and they are looking at it.
4/15/2010 6:01:32 PM
Lets us know what the outcome is . . . .
4/26/2010 12:05:32 PM
They told me I had two squibs in the barrel. They replaced it anyway.
4/27/2010 1:47:54 PM
I'm not going to lie, I'm not the most educated person as far as the barrels go. 
Kevin is currently hunting in Africa until April 30th. He will be on here as soon as he gets back to answer questions! You might try the Tactical Solutions "contact us" page. Here is the link:
http://tacticalsol.com/store/pc/contact.asp
Kevin is currently hunting in Africa until April 30th. He will be on here as soon as he gets back to answer questions! You might try the Tactical Solutions "contact us" page. Here is the link:
http://tacticalsol.com/store/pc/contact.asp
4/28/2010 6:53:39 AM
The issue has been resolved. See the post above from me.
Originally Posted By RACHEAL_BDM:
I'm not going to lie, I'm not the most educated person as far as the barrels go.
Kevin is currently hunting in Africa until April 30th. He will be on here as soon as he gets back to answer questions! You might try the Tactical Solutions "contact us" page. Here is the link:
http://tacticalsol.com/store/pc/contact.asp
I'm not going to lie, I'm not the most educated person as far as the barrels go.
Kevin is currently hunting in Africa until April 30th. He will be on here as soon as he gets back to answer questions! You might try the Tactical Solutions "contact us" page. Here is the link:
http://tacticalsol.com/store/pc/contact.asp
