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Title: Yellow Boy problem
Post by: mazo kid on August 29, 2020, 05:53:52 PM
I was gonna take the Yellow Boy out in the yard for some plinking fun, but first thing I got a jam. Got it torn down now, will see about how to proceed from here. Geez, if it ain't one thing it's another! :'(
Title: Re: Yellow Boy problem
Post by: Captainkirk on August 29, 2020, 08:48:19 PM
It's junk. Em. Send it my way and I'll dispose of it. ;)
Title: Re: Yellow Boy problem
Post by: mazo kid on August 30, 2020, 07:41:53 AM
Will you pay shipping? (7+"
Title: Re: Yellow Boy problem
Post by: Hawg on August 30, 2020, 09:42:57 AM
Maybe you just need to walk away from guns for a few days. L@J
Title: Re: Yellow Boy problem
Post by: AlaskanGuy on August 30, 2020, 09:47:46 AM
have you tried polishing the loading ramp? could be done carefully with a dremmel.
Title: Re: Yellow Boy problem
Post by: Hawg on August 30, 2020, 12:30:33 PM
have you tried polishing the loading ramp? could be done carefully with a dremmel.

Dremels and guns are usually not a good mix, especially on a feed ramp. Hand polishing would be the way to go.
Title: Re: Yellow Boy problem
Post by: mazo kid on August 30, 2020, 03:15:24 PM
Maybe you just need to walk away from guns for a few days. L@J
Only a few days? August has not been a good month as far as guns go.....except for my GREAT deal on the 43 Mauser!
Title: Re: Yellow Boy problem
Post by: AlaskanGuy on August 30, 2020, 05:19:12 PM
actually, with the correct bits, you can do a fine job with a Dremel if you have a fine touch.
Title: Re: Yellow Boy problem
Post by: Captainkirk on August 30, 2020, 06:47:39 PM
Will you pay shipping? (7+"

Just shipping? I'm your huckleberry! I promise I'll, umm...'dispose' of it properly. L@J
Title: Re: Yellow Boy problem
Post by: ShotgunDave on August 30, 2020, 07:53:08 PM
I think Scobby is on to something. Sounds like a cartridge O.A.L problem.
Title: Re: Yellow Boy problem
Post by: mazo kid on August 31, 2020, 11:03:03 AM
Yep, so now how do I get it out of the carrier? Just tap the carrier down?
Title: Re: Yellow Boy problem
Post by: ShotgunDave on August 31, 2020, 12:02:28 PM
I believe so Em. Push the carrier down outta the way, and you should be able to get the round out.
Title: Re: Yellow Boy problem
Post by: mazo kid on August 31, 2020, 01:56:28 PM
Thanks, next time i'm in the basement I'll try that.
Title: Re: Yellow Boy problem
Post by: mazo kid on August 31, 2020, 01:57:43 PM
Will you pay shipping? (7+"
just shipping? I'm your huckleberry! I promise I'll, umm...'dispose' of it properly. L@J

Yup, shipping and handling....$975.00. Just kidding as I am not ready to part with it yet.
Title: Re: Yellow Boy problem
Post by: Captainkirk on August 31, 2020, 06:37:06 PM
I can wait...I've got one now.
Title: Re: Yellow Boy problem
Post by: mazo kid on September 01, 2020, 08:02:47 AM
Yes, I know...44-40 caliber. Have you loaded any black powder rounds fo it?
Title: Re: Yellow Boy problem
Post by: Captainkirk on September 01, 2020, 09:17:37 AM
Yes, I know...44-40 caliber. Have you loaded any black powder rounds fo it?

Yup...I know you know. What's more, I know you know, that I know you know. Just having a bit of fun at your expense, Em. J*j    L@J

No, I've not loaded any BP rounds...yet. All the bullets I bought were lubed for smokeless, and I've only put 10 rounds through the poor thing, thanks to CV-19 restrictions.
Title: Re: Yellow Boy problem
Post by: ShotgunDave on September 01, 2020, 09:49:32 AM
Black powder is the only propellent that should be used in a 44-40. Just sayin. L@J
Title: Re: Yellow Boy problem
Post by: Captainkirk on September 01, 2020, 09:54:21 AM
Black powder is the only propellent that should be used in a 44-40. Just sayin. L@J
You know, that I know, that BP is the only propellant that should be used. I'll get there...in the mean time, it takes me 5 minutes to clean my '66. Just sayin'... L@J
Title: Re: Yellow Boy problem
Post by: ShotgunDave on September 01, 2020, 09:59:39 AM
Black powder is the only propellent that should be used in a 44-40. Just sayin. L@J
You know, that I know, that BP is the only propellant that should be used. I'll get there...in the mean time, it takes me 5 minutes to clean my '66. Just sayin'... L@J

Okay, I'll give ya that. You have faster cleanup time. It takes me 10 minutes.
Title: Re: Yellow Boy problem
Post by: Captainkirk on September 01, 2020, 10:01:13 AM
It takes me 10 minutes.

To disassemble the whole action?!!!!! :o
Title: Re: Yellow Boy problem
Post by: ShotgunDave on September 01, 2020, 01:20:43 PM
It takes me 10 minutes.

To disassemble the whole action?!!!!! :o

Why would I do that? I've disassembled it twice. Both times there was nothing in the action at all. The 44-40 bottleneck case obturates very well, and keeps fouling out of the action. No need to take the whole gun apart. I clean the barrel and the elevator area and I'm done.
Title: Re: Yellow Boy problem
Post by: Hawg on September 01, 2020, 01:59:11 PM
I've disassembled it twice. Both times there was nothing in the action at all. The 44-40 bottleneck case obturates very well, and keeps fouling out of the action. No need to take the whole gun apart. I clean the barrel and the elevator area and I'm done.

I disassembled my 44-40 92 once. There was nothing in there. Keep an empty cartridge in the chamber when you clean it and you wont get anything in the action.
Title: Re: Yellow Boy problem
Post by: mazo kid on September 01, 2020, 02:26:49 PM
Or run the cleaning patches through the bore with the rifle upside down.
Title: Re: Yellow Boy problem
Post by: Hawg on September 01, 2020, 05:55:23 PM
It is now 2020. By now, everyone should know that you dont have to tear down an action of a lever rifle if you shoot black powder. Even with a straight walled case. (7+" (7+"

Or a cap and ball revolver.