Mountain Man Champ Posted January 8, 2022 Share Posted January 8, 2022 I was curios if anyone has used a Flex Hone on a 12 gauge side by side shotgun to aid in shell extraction. And what results you have had? Thanks MMC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snakebite Posted January 8, 2022 Share Posted January 8, 2022 They work great. Make sure and use their honing oil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rancho Roy Posted January 8, 2022 Share Posted January 8, 2022 Yes! What Snakebite said.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusty Devil Dale Posted January 8, 2022 Share Posted January 8, 2022 Theyll put a mirror finish on the inside of the chambers. But be sure to avoid honing the extractors excessively. I've seen a couple guns where the extractors were honed out too wide to where they allowed shell heads to slip under/inside them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rough 'N Ready Rob Posted January 8, 2022 Share Posted January 8, 2022 Brake cylinder hone with a little kerosene does a fair job too. May save you some money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Dead Ed Posted January 8, 2022 Share Posted January 8, 2022 Used a flex hone chamber hone on a Stevens 311 and it improved the shells dropping out. I also used it on my Stoeger and it slicked up what was already a slick gun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sedalia Dave Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 Go slow and don't remove too much material or the shells will stick worse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original Lumpy Gritz Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 Get a 10 gauge mop a coat it with toothpaste. Put it in a drill motor and go to work. OLG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheyenne Ranger, 48747L Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 doesn't take long. do a bit and clean and try it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Boots, # 20282 LTG-Regulator Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marauder SASS #13056 Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 Remember that it does not need to be "shiny smooth and level." It can be slightly uneven and work great because you are only trying to reduce friction. Remember that if you put two really smooth surfaces together, they can actually slightly bond together and increase resistance. And be careful using a break hone since they can cut too quickly and enlarge the chamber. I don't see it often now, but several years ago, when I picked up range empties, I could always tell when someone over-enlarged their chamber and the shells were overly swollen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4 Mile Drifter Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 I've got a couple more questions for all you experts: 1) Do you start with a 400 Silicone carbide Flex hone and then go to the 800 aluminum oxide one or just use the 800 one? 2) For OLG - I know this will sound dumbass but does it matter what brand or type of toothpaste you use? As always thanks for y'alls advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original Lumpy Gritz Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 3 hours ago, 4 Mile Drifter said: I've got a couple more questions for all you experts: 1) Do you start with a 400 Silicone carbide Flex hone and then go to the 800 aluminum oxide one or just use the 800 one? 2) For OLG - I know this will sound dumbass but does it matter what brand or type of toothpaste you use? As always thanks for y'alls advice. Not really. I've even used Turtle Wax Polishing Compound. OLG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4 Mile Drifter Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 13 hours ago, The Original Lumpy Gritz said: Not really. I've even used Turtle Wax Polishing Compound. OLG Thanks. I'm leery of honing off too much and this sounds like a better solution. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colorado Coffinmaker Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 A Break cylinder hone is one of the fastest and most effective methods I have seen to completely RUIN shotgun chambers. All you're really trying to do is smooth off the peaks of any machine marks. Before hone application, if you haven't already, try a bunch of different shotgun hulls. The gun may not "like" what you are using. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ol Number4 Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 Champ, Look closely at their listings, they have hones in a variety of finish, up to 800 grit. A 400 or 600 is a very shiny finish for a shotgun. Ol' #4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nostrum Damus SASS #110702 Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 A piece of scrub pad wound around a dowel, wetted with some SoftScrub, and then spun with your hand drill also works great and is cheep cheep. As is always true with any power tool and abrasive material (yes, SoftScrub is mildly abrasive), go easy and slow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mountain Man Champ Posted January 10, 2022 Author Share Posted January 10, 2022 Thanks for all of the input, much appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mean gun mark Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 The flex hone and oil was like $50 when I bought em years ago, worth every penny. When I see hulls start to stick in my or my wife’s sg, i give it a minor repolish and were good to go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rough 'N Ready Rob Posted January 14, 2022 Share Posted January 14, 2022 On 1/10/2022 at 8:02 AM, Colorado Coffinmaker said: A Break cylinder hone is one of the fastest and most effective methods I have seen to completely RUIN shotgun chambers. All you're really trying to do is smooth off the peaks of any machine marks. Before hone application, if you haven't already, try a bunch of different shotgun hulls. The gun may not "like" what you are using. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rough 'N Ready Rob Posted January 14, 2022 Share Posted January 14, 2022 Like any cutting tool, go slow and check often. Brownells sell different grit stone. Don't wear your drill motor out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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