Barrell Straightener

**dt1950** · 08-06-2009 11:22 PM

Hi Folks! Just got an Austrian M1 icon

Carbine from the CMP icon

and the rear sight is way to the left which tells me the barrell is bent. Anyone know someone that can straigthen it for a reasonable price? Regards, H.T.

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**zertouche** · 08-07-2009 02:09 AM

Send it back to the CMP icon

, or maybe the carbine club will do it for you? They fixed mine for free. The carbine collectors club paid the postage both ways and sent me a phone book sized copy of all their past issues for $20 annual membership. Great bunch of guys.

It took about four or five years but I am very happy with the results. I think.

**BHP** · 08-07-2009 02:13 AM

I have an Austrian from CMP icon

with the rear sight as far left in the dovetail as, I think, possible. It also happens to be very accurate. Just curious, have you tried it yet?

**Bubba-7** · 08-07-2009 08:03 AM

Don't sent it back untill you have fired it. It is typical for the rear sight to be left in the dovetail. Or it could have moved in handling or transit. If the barrel is bent you can see it looking down the bore.

**Harlan (Deceased)** · 08-07-2009 05:15 PM

Bubba is correct. Carbine rear sites are often to the left.

**Bob Womack** · 08-08-2009 11:58 AM

Barrel straighteners are on aisle nine, right beside sheet rock stretchers.

Bob

**Bill Hollinger** · 08-08-2009 07:26 PM

I saw a Somali kid bending a barrel on an AK47 back with two rocks. Heck, I can do that!

Really dt1950, the only thing that may be wrong with your carbine is the barrel may not be indexed correctly. Check that also. A little bit makes for a big sight drift!

**shadycon** · 08-08-2009 10:18 PM

Originally Posted by Bob Womack

Barrel straighteners are on aisle nine, right beside sheet rock stretchers.

Bob

Is that anywhere near the 1# cans of Muzzel Blast?

**phil441** · 08-08-2009 11:58 PM

Don't panic until you shoot it.
Carbine sights are often offset to the left. It seems to be more or less normal.
If you sight down a barrel with a bore-light at the other end, you can usually spot a bend by the dark area somewhere in there.
Shoot it, and then complain if necessary......
Good luck with it.
Phil

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