Taylor Throating on Revolvers

[cprher]

What is the forums experience with and opinion of Taylor Throating on revolvers? Jim Stroh describes it as: "Essentially, the barrel throat is lengthened one and one half to two calibers, and enlarged to slightly over groove diameter. The throat serves as the throat in a rifle barrel, enabling the bullet to become perfectly aligned with the bore before engaging the rifling. The "choking" effect present from tightening the barrel into the frame is removed as well. The rifling leade is a very gentle 1 ½ degrees. On average, when tested before and after using a Ransom Rest, 50 yard groups have been reduced 40 to 50%."

I'd appreciate your opinions.
Keith

 

[earlthegoat2]

I have heard that taking a reamer to your forcing cone is a good idea on a new revolver to increase accuracy.

If you are really bent on dime stomping accuracy then this is a wise investment. If combat accuracy is your thing then it may be overkill.

I know what you are decribing is different but this is some anecdotal evidence that what you have read is true.

 

[huntershooter]

Had a Bisley Ruger "Taylor Throated".
Net result WAS increased accuracy. Shooting iron (Patridge) sights was not the best way for me to discover the true accuracy potential however. I can't hold tighter than 2" at 50 yds. from a rest. Don't own a Ransom.
IMO this modification was worth doing on the Bisley. It's a hunting handgun and the increased accuracy resulted in increased confidence in the revolver.

 

[Harve Curry]

I'd like to learn more about Taylor Throating myself. I have done 11 degree forcing cones on a few of my revolvers with good improvements. But this is a step further.
BTT!