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    Rifle Scopes Clearance on scope to rail

    I just got my local gun smith to install a vortex diamondback 4.5-10x50 on my browning x bolt. The clearance at the objective is perfect with the barrel and weever rail. But on the eye piece end where your magnification zoom is it’s a little tight. He had to file it down a little I can fit a...
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    Gunsmithing How much cartridge case to chamber clearance?

    How much case body to chamber clearance is suggested for a tactical (going to get dirty) rifle? How much case neck to chamber clearance? How loose should it be for reliability? How tight should it be for accuracy? 0.008"? 0.005"? 0.003"? other??? Thanks in advance, Kyle
  3. knockemdown

    Rifle Scopes Heritage Objective clearance. Ring height ???

    Gents, As I understand it, Premier's own front fip caps require some additional height clearance. For those lucky enough to have a Heritage mounted up, I'm curious to know what rings work with your specific base and barrel contour... My app. is for a Rem700SA, Seekins 20 MOA base, Rem Varmint...
  4. jsali

    Gunsmithing Barrel Channel clearance?

    How much clearance (minimum) should there be between the barrel and stock for a floated barrel?