On the subject of repinning, how do you deal with butts that have Billings flanges? You can't repin more than about 1 or two sizes bigger, because the center pin won't push through the brass flange. I've tried widening the flange by prying it open with a screwdriver, but then when tightening the flange screw, I've had some of them split or crack. Oh, you can squeeze them shut in a vise, and drill the hole larger, but what a hassle! I've had drill bits break trying to do that. Are you obliged to re-bush all the butts first so you can use a small enough center pin? --David Nereson, RPT
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