TC Hawken wedge

[DCP]

I have TC Hawken rifle

Does it matter which (side) the barrel wedge goes in?

 

[Chawbaccer]

When I built mine there were no instructions as to which way the lug should be installed, so it follows that it isn't important as to which way the wedge should be inserted from. But, most pictures and even those from TC show it going in from the right.

 

[snakeman]

I believe it's a from right to left proposition.

 

[dprice3844444]

order 2 or 3 spares in case you lose the one you have

 

[44 Dave]

What is often done is to cut a slot in the wedge, long enough for the wedge to clear the barrel tenon then pin the wedge to be captive.
On the last one I did, I enlarged the hole a little ways so as to if ever needed the pin can be pulled.

 

[Patocazador]

I'm right-handed so I put mine in from left to right so the smooth part hits my left hand when gripping the fore stock. The other way, R-L, digs into my hand when heavy loads are used.
If you're a stud, it doesn't matter. If not, like me, it matters.

 

[BigG]

They go from right to left. The same side the hammer or cock is on is the side for the head of the pin.

 

[Patocazador]

I took my T/C Hawken apart last night. I measured the slots on both ends, the wedge shaft at both bearing points and the angle of the slot. Result: absolutely NO difference whether it's inserted from left or right. The amount of resistance encountered when placing/removing it was the same from either side.

 

[DCP]

A big thanks to all

 

[4v50 Gary]

Generally here in America, whenever we drive in a pin, it's from right to left. So, it's what snakeman says.

 

[AJumbo]

Install it whichever way is most comfortable for you. I know TC's promo literature shows it installed r-to-l, and it is more photogenic that way; however, some folks find that the sharp end of the wedge is tough on their hands when firing stout loads.

 

[GCBurner]

Depends on which left or right you're looking at, from the breech, or from the muzzle, I guess. I have a couple of period muzzleloaders from the 1840-1860 era, and both of them have wedges inserted from the left, looking forward from the breech. As mentioned, if you're right-handed, that puts the smooth part on the side of the forearm where the palm of the hand grips it.