A source for metal stamps

bpost

March 02, 2009 09:01

I am looking for a source for metal stamps to mark cartridge information on the barrel. I would think 9 pt. would be a good size Any suggestions?

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  cussedemgun

  March 02, 2009 10:46

  bpost1958,
  
  www.midwayusa.com/
  
  www.brownells.com/
  
  www.use-enco.com/
  
  Just to name a few. Enter "steel stamps" for your search at any one of the above sights. I highly reccomend the jig (guide) to go with the stamp set.
  
  Jim

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  bpost

  March 02, 2009 14:17

  Thanks! I had forgotten how much ENCO had!

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  cbxjeff

  March 02, 2009 14:32

  I use McMaster-Carr often also.

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  OleDuk

  March 02, 2009 16:05

  bpost, how big is 9 point in inches? One of my books (Dunlap, I think)recommends about 1/16 inch, which is plenty big.
  
  OleDuk[:)][:)]

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  PA Shootist

  March 02, 2009 16:53

  You might find that 1/16" is good for barrel markings; anything bigger is difficult to imprint evenly over the curve of the barrel. And I have seen that in Dunlap's book and others too.

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  bpost

  March 02, 2009 17:36

  ENCO has a decent stamp set with 1/16" letters and numerals for a few bucks. I am going to order them.

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