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Offline mb4859

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contender barrel question
« on: December 05, 2009, 08:53:14 AM »
The foerarm nuts on my 44 mag barrel is loose in the dovetail grove.  Should I just dink the dovetail slot or is there a better way to secure the nut?
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Re: contender barrel question
« Reply #1 on: December 05, 2009, 11:20:05 AM »
I'd give it a gentle dink.
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Re: contender barrel question
« Reply #2 on: December 05, 2009, 07:00:28 PM »
The 44MAG probably doesn't justify it, but on some of my hardest recoiling handcannon barrels I had them spot welded (larger JDJ's, Super Bowers, the 416 Rigby, etc).   Might be an extreme fix, but the problem will never come back like it can with just a dink.
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Re: contender barrel question
« Reply #3 on: December 06, 2009, 12:23:13 AM »
I would dink the dovetail with a small hammer.  The spot weld is not a bad idea, but I like to be able to adjust my forearms left or right if needed.  Sometimes the forearm does not perfectly center on the barrel and frame.  Purely a cosmetic issue though.
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Re: contender barrel question
« Reply #4 on: December 06, 2009, 10:42:25 AM »
Quote from: Dezynco on December 06, 2009, 12:23:13 AM
... Sometimes the forearm does not perfectly center on the barrel and frame...

Guess it depends on where you get your forends.    ;)
(mine all center just fine.) 
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Re: contender barrel question
« Reply #5 on: December 07, 2009, 03:08:45 AM »
I have prickpunched all mine. It also keeps them from out when changing/storing barrels.
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Re: contender barrel question
« Reply #6 on: December 09, 2009, 02:45:10 AM »
J B  WELD
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Re: contender barrel question
« Reply #7 on: December 09, 2009, 05:59:46 AM »
Quote from: Tommyt on December 09, 2009, 02:45:10 AM
J B  WELD
And just a small amount, apply, and  check by useing your forearm to center the lug
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Re: contender barrel question
« Reply #8 on: December 09, 2009, 07:29:45 AM »
I have a 16" 44 mag that the front one loosened on. I took it out degreased it and used liquid green Caterpillar retaining compound. After I slipped it into the dovetail I installed the forearm and centered the barrel quickly before it set up. So far so good (probably 4 yrs now) its holding tight. I already had the retaining compound so I'm not out anything if the experiment does not work.

The thing I like is you can not detect a minor repair.

JD
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Re: contender barrel question
« Reply #9 on: December 09, 2009, 08:48:04 AM »
I personally used red loctite in the groove, making sure none got in the threads, then centered it and staked it in place with a punch. At least that way it can be removed if it ever gets damaged, and it hasn't worked loose in several years of competition.
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