Kibler's Longrifles Knowledge Base

What is a touch hole liner and what does it do?

A touch hole liner is a threaded bushing installed in a drilled and tapped hole in the barrel where the pan powder flash ignites the main charge. It is counterbored on the inside to form a cone that brings the powder charge closer to the outside of the barrel, and it shortens the flash channel, which helps the rifle fire a bit faster and stay cleaner since the shorter channel fouls less.

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