I decided to groove the action on my rimfire for a scope. Long story short, I screwed up and cut too deep. Rings will tighten, but are considerably off center. Live and learn.
What are my options?
What are my options?
Gunsmithing Dovetailed too deep on rimfire action- need advice
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Re: Dovetailed too deep on rimfire action- need advice
Make a filler and cold forge it in place. Blend accordingly, start over with a new dovetail.
Make a filler and cold forge it in place. Blend accordingly, start over with a new dovetail.
Re: Dovetailed too deep on rimfire action- need advice
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: BlackOps Tech</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Make a filler and cold forge it in place. Blend accordingly, start over with a new dovetail. </div></div>
I know you're a busy man, but could you go into a little more detail? Your advice is appreciated.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: BlackOps Tech</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Make a filler and cold forge it in place. Blend accordingly, start over with a new dovetail. </div></div>
I know you're a busy man, but could you go into a little more detail? Your advice is appreciated.
Re: Dovetailed too deep on rimfire action- need advice
Call me at the shop tomorrow, 406-892-1850.
Call me at the shop tomorrow, 406-892-1850.
Re: Dovetailed too deep on rimfire action- need advice
Will do. Thank you.
I'm going to have to learn some new tricks to straighten this thing out.
Will do. Thank you.
I'm going to have to learn some new tricks to straighten this thing out.
