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Buckys TSI barrel tuner questions

Mr.Spradlin

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I have a Buckys barrel tuner that is part of my mentors estate and I was wondering if anyone had or could point me in the direction of a copy of the directions Gene sent with them new. Also I dont know if I want to purchace this or not. What is a fair going price for on in like new condition.

Thank you
 
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If I can find the instruction sheet I will post a pic when I get home this afternoon
As far as price they are 150 new. You don't see them for sale used often for whatever that worth
 
Thanks guys.
So wound you think a fair price would be $100 to $125
 
Mat, I have sold 2 from my buddy's estate for $100.00 and I thought that was a fair price for a used one. Doc Marsh made some like the Bukys and new he was selling them for $125.00! I have the instruction sheet for the Marsh if you want to know how to install. It's pretty easy you turn the muzzle down to .875 for 1-11/2" 32TPI screw the tuner on until it is against the shoulder. Shoot 3 shot groups turning the tuner small amount out, until shots touch each other. Then fine tune until you see the group tighten up. Remember small movements like 1/8 of a turn.
 
riverwolf1 said:
Mat, I have sold 2 from my buddy's estate for $100.00 and I thought that was a fair price for a used one. Doc Marsh made some like the Bukys and new he was selling them for $125.00! I have the instruction sheet for the Marsh if you want to know how to install. It's pretty easy you turn the muzzle down to .875 for 1-11/2" 32TPI screw the tuner on until it is against the shoulder. Shoot 3 shot groups turning the tuner small amount out, until shots touch each other. Then fine tune until you see the group tighten up. Remember small movements like 1/8 of a turn.
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Thanka Gary.
 
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riverwolf1 said:
Mat, I have sold 2 from my buddy's estate for $100.00 and I thought that was a fair price for a used one. Doc Marsh made some like the Bukys and new he was selling them for $125.00! I have the instruction sheet for the Marsh if you want to know how to install. It's pretty easy you turn the muzzle down to .875 for 1-11/2" 32TPI screw the tuner on until it is against the shoulder. Shoot 3 shot groups turning the tuner small amount out, until shots touch each other. Then fine tune until you see the group tighten up. Remember small movements like 1/8 of a turn.
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1/8 of a turn?, that's a huge amount
 
ridgeway said:
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1/8 of a turn?, that's a huge amount
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Starting out I Don't think and It is my Experience that 1/8 of a turn will get the job done to get 3 shots to touch, but once that happens, then I turn the the tuner in extremely small increments! Since there are no marks to gauge movement on a Bukys tuner, you can only judge movement by guess work! I also use a Woolums tuner which I really like because ther are 2 ways to adjust it. Rough by turning entire tuner the fine by loosening set screws on fine tune ring and it has marks. During a match if I see tune going south I just loosen set screws and make a minute adjustment.
 
Matt,
Just to let you know, I am working on your reloading table cover today!!! Hope to mail it by Friday.
 
Now I have one more question regarding tuners. We BR shooters clean our rifles after every match, has anyone found a good tool or method to get the muzzle area clean without removing the tuner? I use a large patch on a finger but you still can't get all the bore cleaner & black powder residue out of the recess!
 
riverwolf1 said:
Now I have one more question regarding tuners. We BR shooters clean our rifles after every match, has anyone found a good tool or method to get the muzzle area clean without removing the tuner? I use a large patch on a finger but you still can't get all the bore cleaner & black powder residue out of the recess!
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You can get more fancy, but an appropriately sized wooden dowel and a large patch gets the job done.
 
Mr.Spradlin said:
I have a Buckys barrel tuner that is part of my mentors estate and I was wondering if anyone had or could point me in the direction of a copy of the directions Gene sent with them new. Also I dont know if I want to purchace this or not. What is a fair going price for on in like new condition.

Thank you
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IME, 1/8 of a turn with his tuner is a pretty big swing at it. I'd be happy to discuss what I have found to work well with his, mine and most every tuner that I've tested. PM and a call would be best. You can search my posts as well, as I've written about it a fair amount on these forums. "tuner story" was a recent thread that may be of interest and deals with your specific tuner.--Mike Ezell.
 
Mike,
I agree and I have read with great interest most of what you have written about tuners. When I cited the 1/8 turn I was working off of memory of the instructions that come with both the Bukys and Marsh tuneres. Like I said once I have mine dialed in I only make very small movements to the tuner, I am throughly convinced that they work well, to keep a rifle tuned over a broad spectrum of variables, i.e.; hot, cold humidity, etc. thank you for all the work you have done with and research about tuners.
 
riverwolf1 said:
Mike,
I agree and I have read with great interest most of what you have written about tuners. When I cited the 1/8 turn I was working off of memory of the instructions that come with both the Bukys and Marsh tuneres. Like I said once I have mine dialed in I only make very small movements to the tuner, I am throughly convinced that they work well, to keep a rifle tuned over a broad spectrum of variables, i.e.; hot, cold humidity, etc. thank you for all the work you have done with and research about tuners.
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My finding they don't nessary stay in tune but they will give your the ability for correction.
When you understand how the movement works on targets you can adjust for the changes .
Tuners correct the bullet placement on target both vertical and horizontal . But they also have a tune that is above or below the point of aim. Like you get when shooting in a head wind or a tail wind. Both the point of aim movements also has a horizontal movement . Right and left . When you know your tuner and trust your adjustments That can be the difference on target . Without a tuner or the ability to change your load you at the mercy of conditions. .010 movement on the tuning ring can be too much . Larry
 
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