Question on a posable problem with my no1

[Rumpelhardt]

Something that Frederick303 caught that I completely missed. The front sight protector on the nose cap is extremely close to the front sight base. It does not touch but there is only .005 clearance. Could some one suggest a coarse of action or should I just leave it?



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[browningautorifle]

If you're not having problems, leave it alone. If you don't fully understand what he said you may create problems.

[Peter Laidler]

If I was you, before I delved any deeper, I'd establish whether it was a) the barrel over tightened or b) the fore-end was warped and twisted. A surface plate or a visual with a couple of straight-edges should quickly establish which is the culprit

Once you have decided that, you can decide your next course of action

[Simon P]

I had the similar problem with the reproduction SMLE fore-ends, the nose cap inletting was a few degrees out of rotation, had to patch it & refit to bring it back in to alignment.

[Frederick303]

As it appears to be a Fulton match regulated rifle, I expect in the end it will end up being a warped forend.

[Peter Laidler]

There are two sorts of wood fore-ends that you all ought to be aware of. There's those that have warped and there's those that haven't warped - yet!

[Brian Dick]

I'm with Fred and Peter. It's most likely a warped forend. I've seen many. Most on SMLE's. I have one in for repair now that is slightly warped. It's a Lithgow rebuilt in Indian service and restocked with Ishapore mahogany.

[muffett.2008]

I will just throw a couple of thoughts into the ring.
Do the ears appear twisted when sighting? if so, yes the timber may be warped.
When the front nosecap screws are removed, does the nosecap straighten?
With the nosecap and topwood removed, does the barrel bear heavily to one side?
Has the forewood got a noticable twist and does the topwood sit flat?
When replacing the nosecap, does it line straight up with only down pressure required to slide into place, or does it require a physical twist to fit?
Has the nosecap been checked to ensure it is not bent/twisted?

Just the first things us fool armourers check with the eyeball before jumping to any conclusions.
Yes Peter, I know it's called CAP, nose, but I'm an Aussie and I don't care, besides, it was a bloody pom that started that "kingscrew" nonsense.

[Peter Laidler]

But at least you're calling the nose cap exactly what it is Muffer! That's it......., a nose cap. Unlike the king screw. Anyway, who was the pom who started this 'king screw' nonsense

[Rumpelhardt]

I checked the straightness of the forearm on a sheet of plate glass and it does indeed appear to be slightly twisted. It also appears to be quite dry.



Should I try some raw linseed oil?