Equipment

Twist Machine

Lilja has recently obtained a twist deviation inspection machine developed by Mr. Manley Oakley of the Seattle, Washington area. This device checks the twist rate of a rifle barrel and determines if there is any deviation to the actual rate. Manley was the pioneer in this area of accuracy in rifle barrels. His inquisitive mind explored the consequences of twist deviation and he then engineered a machine to check rifle barrels for this condition.

More information and pictures of the Twist machine.

Video Inspection Machine

In the spring of 1998 we added a new piece of rifle barrel inspection equipment to help insure our barrels are the quality that our customers have come to expect. All of our barrels are hand lapped because this is the only process we've found that gives us the type of internal finish we demand. Our lapping process has been refined to achieve the optimum in smoothness and diameter uniformity. The result is minimal fouling and maximum accuracy potential. To monitor the development of the internal finish as the barrel is lapped we need to "see" inside the barrel with a borescope.

More information and pictures for the video inspection machine.

Custom Deep Hole Drilling

We do offer a deephole drilling service for persons and companies needing that type of machining work. Over the years we have drilled and reamed holes for other barrel makers and custom action makers.

We have drilled holes for customers in the computer, aerospace, oil, and eyeglass industries. More information and pictures on deep hole drilling.