SMI Vent Liner??

[elkstalkr]

I searched the forum but didn't find much in the way of help regarding this. I found an old number Dan posted in 2019. I called it but no answers.

I'm assuming at some point I will need to replace this vent liner. What are my options here? Anyone gone thru this with their SMI barrel? Is Dan still around? If so I'd just buy new vent liners.

 

[sabotloader]

Is this what you might be after. These were original made for the Savage



https://www.sskfirearms.com/vent-liner.html

 

[elkstalkr]

Is this what you might be after. These were original made for the Savage

That does look familiar. Mine has a bubble head like that. Not the standard flat head you see on the old savage vent liners. Are those the ones SMI used? If so I'd get a couple

 

[sabotloader]

That does look familiar. Mine has a bubble head like that. Not the standard flat head you see on the old savage vent liners. Are those the ones SMI used? If so I'd get a couple

Yes, Lehigh made these but did change the shape to help with blowback pressure. the rounded top moves pressure away from the flash hole.

Here are the original flat top Vent Liners

https://www.arrowheadrifles.com/product/savage-vent-liner-4-pack/
And more about the Lehigh

https://www.badgerridgeind.com/store/p11/LehighVentLiner.html

 

[elkstalkr]

After some digging I found an updated number for Dan DeWitt and just got a hold of him! He has original vent liners, which he made himself, they are $10 each plus shipping. For anyone else looking for information or parts for their SMI Dan's number is: 765-618-9520

He did state the only difference between their vent liners and the savage vent liners was the round head, so it appears the ones posted above would most likely work as well.

 

[michiganmuzzy]

After some digging I found an updated number for Dan DeWitt and just got a hold of him! He has original vent liners, which he made himself, they are $10 each plus shipping. For anyone else looking for information or parts for their SMI Dan's number is: 765-618-9520

He did state the only difference between their vent liners and the savage vent liners was the round head, so it appears the ones posted above would most likely work as well.

Is he still doing conversions? Or building guns?

 

[elkstalkr]

Is he still doing conversions? Or building guns?

You know I didn’t even think to ask him about that as I am not in the market for another gun. Im sure you could call and ask if your interested in one. Super nice guy and LOVES to talk muzzleloaders.