Author Topic: barrel-base gap (Read 542 times)

bukfevr · « **on:** January 09, 2004, 02:29:08 PM »

Any of you guys with the Encore 209x50 have a gap between your barrel and the scope base? I tried the Warne Maxima and Weaver and both have the gap at the front(toward the muzzle). :? I can fold a $1 bill and slide it about 1" or so back under the base. I understand the gap on a tapered CF barrel, but the 209x50 isn't tapered. Looks like it should sit ON the barrel the whole length of the base. Thanks in advance.

slatecaller · « **Reply #1 on:** January 09, 2004, 03:48:29 PM »

Mine has the gap with a weaver base,but still shoots fine. I believe the only way to get no gap is to go with a custom 6-hole base like Virgin Valley. You would have to get the barrel altered which would void your warranty with TC.

bukfevr · « **Reply #2 on:** January 09, 2004, 06:49:31 PM »

I posed this question to T/C and got two different answers. One said it's not suppose to have the gap, and the other said it was normal. :shock: Who do I believe? The muzzleloader barrel is not suppose to have a taper, so why would the whole length of the base not contact the barrel? According to my caliper there is a difference in diameter of the barrel from the breech to where the front of the base sits. Confusing as heck to me.

Thanks for the info on yours Slatecaller.

Underclocked · « **Reply #3 on:** January 10, 2004, 01:33:19 AM »

It is tapered in that area and they all have that gap so far as I know. Take a look at how the Burris base for the Encore is made. Has a brass-tipped screw toward the front end to add rigidity.

bukfevr · « **Reply #4 on:** January 10, 2004, 04:00:14 AM »

Thanks Underclocked and Slatecaller. I checked out that Burris.

I have been told, by someone who should know, that there's no gap on some barrels when using the Maxima bases. I consider myself to be fully Bulls****ed. :shock:

old4x4 · « **Reply #5 on:** January 10, 2004, 04:35:33 AM »

You can do what I'm going to do: When my 6.5-06AI barrel comes in, I'm going to put a small spot of glass bedding between the scope mount and the barrel to fill in this gap and stabilize the mount. A little heat from a torch would free it up if you need to remove it.