Oil On The Latch/Shelf

[Big Blue]

I read it in in Handi Basics 101 and completely believe it causes a problem, but exactly how does oil on the latch/shelf cause accuracy problems?
Don

[quickdtoo]

Real simple, the lock up depends on friction between the latch and shelf, add oil and instant poor lock up.  THE number one fix for accuracy complaints reported by H&R gunsmiths at Gardner was "clean and dry catch",  only we've been calling it a latch so long it' would be confusing to switch!! 

Tim

[cwlongshot]

Real simple, the lock up depends on friction between the latch and shelf, add oil and instant poor lock up.  THE number one fix for accuracy complaints reported by H&R gunsmiths at Gardner was "clean and dry catch",  only we've been calling it a latch so long it' would be confusing to switch!! 

Tim

Agreed, just thing consistency, its key to so many shooting fundamentals.

Consistent lockup, consistant trigger pull, consistant for-end pressure, consistant screw torque, consistant cheek weld, consistant... Get the picture? 

CW

[Big Blue]

Thanks guys. The correlation between the catch and accuracy would never have dawned on me had I not read about it here. Again something very unique to these single shot rifles that you just never come across when dealing with accuracy issues of other rifles.
Don