Author Topic: Shim? (Read 460 times)

Austin from NC · « **on:** September 11, 2011, 03:29:45 PM »

I just aquired a 223 barrel that is loose and needs shimmed. I was wondering if a piece of an old tape measure would make good shim material?

Austin

reclusej · « **Reply #1 on:** September 11, 2011, 03:34:35 PM »

It worked for me.

reclusej

thejanitor · « **Reply #2 on:** September 11, 2011, 03:40:27 PM »

If it holds up for 6 months at a time (or longer), and you get 25 ft of shim stock on a roll

why not.
thejanitor

cwlongshot · « **Reply #3 on:** September 11, 2011, 03:46:43 PM »

If its spring steel, like most, then YES its a good choice!

CW

Austin from NC · « **Reply #4 on:** September 11, 2011, 03:56:51 PM »

How long should it last? Is there a more permanent solution?

Austin

cwlongshot · « **Reply #5 on:** September 12, 2011, 12:51:20 AM »

How long should it last? Is there a more permanent solution?

Austin

Again as long as its steel, likely forever.

CW

Austin from NC · « **Reply #6 on:** September 12, 2011, 05:54:50 AM »

Thanks everybody.

Austin