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Offline michauxii

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« on: October 12, 2004, 07:36:38 AM »
I'm new, so please forgive me if this has been frequently discussed.

Please explain the need/use of the O ring..  And, if deemed a necessity, where they can be purchased.

Thanks!
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« Reply #1 on: October 12, 2004, 07:43:46 AM »
Welcome Aboard  :D

The o-ring fits on the barrel stud and relieves contact from the barrel and the forarm...basiclly your free floating the barrel by doing this...and in a-lot of cases it does help...and you can purchase thes o-rings from most hardware stores...

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« Reply #2 on: October 12, 2004, 10:23:39 AM »
OK I get it, Thanks!
I need a little more info: Describe the washer. I'm thinking a black neopreme type?
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« Reply #3 on: October 12, 2004, 12:44:50 PM »
Go to your local ACE or TrueValue Hardware store and look in the section that has bolts, nuts, washers etc...find a neoprene "O" ring that measures 9/16"OD x 3/8"ID x 3/32" thick. Place it on the barrel stud, install the forend and tighten the scew just snug, don't compress the "O"ring. You're done! What you'll end up with is a partially floated forend with little contact of the barrel with the forend.
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« Reply #4 on: October 12, 2004, 05:04:56 PM »
They are black and often found in the plumbing area.  Plumbers use them all the time.  They come in so many differant sizes be sure to take the dimensions listed by Quickdtoo.
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« Reply #5 on: October 12, 2004, 05:17:23 PM »
Gentlemen, my thanks!
I learned something new..  Will be at the local hardware store in the morning.
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« Reply #6 on: October 12, 2004, 05:19:30 PM »
Check out the pics I posted about mine.  It is described in the post this link goes to.

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« Reply #7 on: October 13, 2004, 06:46:39 AM »
I've seen this type of discussion before. Does this o-ring thing make that much of a difference, particularly on a 2 piece stock?... I ask because
I am primarily a hunter, and 2 - 3 inches at 75 - 100 yards is fine with me. I don't take a shot unless I'm confident the deer will die on the spot!
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« Reply #8 on: October 13, 2004, 08:20:39 AM »
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For me it's a matter of wringing all I can out of the rifle.  That give ME more room for error.  Field shots not always being perfect.  If my rifle hits spot on and I wiggle my point of aim, it's nice to know I'm still gonna hit kill zone.  If rifle can hit 2-3 inches away from POA and I move 3-4 inches, due to wind or whatever, it might make the difference from a wounded animal or a dead one.

Plus it matters what you're shooting at too.
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« Reply #9 on: October 13, 2004, 09:04:08 AM »


Applying the rubber O-ring to the forestock lug definitely improved downrange performance for me.
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