« previous next »
Pages: [1]   Go Down

Author Topic: Switching Forends  (Read 506 times)

0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic.

Offline 277284

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Avid Poster
  • **
  • Posts: 144
Switching Forends
« on: April 25, 2010, 03:34:08 PM »
I have read the facs and basics but still have questions. I have 2 new nefs, a syn stocked 357 mag and a 410 pardner with pallet wood.  I switched forends because i want a wood 357.  I noticed with a piece of paper between the barrel/action the 357 will not always function/lockup but without the paper inbetween it will always function/lockup.  What do you think?
Logged

Offline quickdtoo

  • Global Moderator
  • Trade Count: (149)
  • Senior Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 43301
  • Gender: Male
Re: Switching Forends
« Reply #1 on: April 25, 2010, 03:37:38 PM »
See forend fit in the FAQs, it stands to reason that if a gun is accurate without the forend installed, then the forend should not affect lock up in any way, if it does, the forend is fitted way too tight.

Tim
Logged
"Always do right, this will gratify some and astonish the rest" -  Mark Twain

Offline gcrank1

  • Trade Count: (24)
  • Senior Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 7644
  • Gender: Male
Re: Switching Forends
« Reply #2 on: April 26, 2010, 08:38:45 AM »
A piece of paper for a feeler is a pretty indefinate thickness, yet 'std' copy paper wouldnt be a bad headspace, IMO.
I like to put a little silicon grease on the forestock spacer to frame junction, and, as Tim says, dont make that fit too tight.
Logged
"Halt while I adjust my accoutrements!"
      ><   ->
We are only temporary caretakers of the past heading toward an uncertain future
22Mag UV / 22LR  Sportster
357Mag Schuetzen Special
45-70  SS Ultra Hunter with UV cin.lam. wood
12ga. 'Ol' Ugly OverKill', Buck barrel c/w  SpeedStock  and swap 28" x Full bird barrel, 1974

Offline quickdtoo

  • Global Moderator
  • Trade Count: (149)
  • Senior Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 43301
  • Gender: Male
Re: Switching Forends
« Reply #3 on: April 26, 2010, 08:42:26 AM »
I've been using paraffin or bees wax on the forend spacer to prevent wear, but in reality, if it's tight enough to need lube, it's too tight for the best accuracy unless the forend is fully bedded.  I prefer to float the forend, that's always been sufficient for good accuracy with minimal work.  ;)

Tim
Logged
"Always do right, this will gratify some and astonish the rest" -  Mark Twain
Pages: [1]   Go Up
« previous next »