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Offline chucky52

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Scope Shim Material
« on: May 06, 2009, 04:09:19 AM »
Thinking about cutting brass from a round;but, first thought I would ask the question: what's the best material for a scope shim?
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Re: Scope Shim Material
« Reply #1 on: May 06, 2009, 12:38:30 PM »
What part are you wanting to shim?  Larry
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Re: Scope Shim Material
« Reply #2 on: May 06, 2009, 04:09:22 PM »
It's a Weaver style mount so I'm thinkin the shim will best go under the Weaver base and above the barrel/receiver. Brass being softer than gun metal, I don't want any scratchesl or damage.
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Re: Scope Shim Material
« Reply #3 on: May 06, 2009, 07:02:57 PM »
Both Brownell's and Midway stock shims designed for the purpose.
I have also used the aluminum from soda cans to shim scopes.
Have you swapped the rings to see if there is any difference in point of impact?

Matt
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Re: Scope Shim Material
« Reply #4 on: May 07, 2009, 03:50:09 AM »
Matt, your idea about swapping rings is simple yet elegant. I'll give that a try first.
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Re: Scope Shim Material
« Reply #5 on: May 07, 2009, 08:26:37 AM »

Brass sure expands and contracts alot with heat and cold.  I wouldn't use it.  Stay with aluminum, or buy a pack of shims from brownells or midway, which are made for this specific use.

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Re: Scope Shim Material
« Reply #6 on: May 07, 2009, 12:37:47 PM »
I normally use stainless steel shim stock.
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Re: Scope Shim Material
« Reply #7 on: May 08, 2009, 02:18:25 PM »
Have you checked for shim stock at your local hardware store?  Ace carries it here, and I've always used brass as it conforms and takes shape easily.
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Re: Scope Shim Material
« Reply #8 on: May 25, 2009, 08:44:08 AM »
Brass cases don't work well as shim stock, the material is tapered in thickness, back to front..
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