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Gunsmithing need a little help(scope base holes on action)

jamesZ71

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I have a savage 10 flat back that I need to have a base custum drilled,because the hole are not drill straight in the action.So this would be a slight problem shooting out to a distance

So anyone here know how to fix this and what it might cost


Thanks. James
 
Re: need a little help(scope base holes on action)

I'm thinking your most cost efficient option is to plug/weld the bad screw hole and redrill and tap properly.
 
Re: need a little help(scope base holes on action)

That may be but I'm not willing to do it myself.So I will ask is there a gun smith here that might be able willing to takes on a job like this
 
Re: need a little help(scope base holes on action)

I agree with Beef, I would have it fixed right by someone. Life is to short to shoot screwed up stuff. I'm sure with all the talent on the Hide here a smith can fix ya up.

Kc
 
Re: need a little help(scope base holes on action)

How far out is it? Perhaps simply tapping it up to #8 would do it. It would have to be done in a mill, but not too big of a deal.
 
Re: need a little help(scope base holes on action)

It out pretty bad.have to use windage rings
 
Re: need a little help(scope base holes on action)

Any gunsmith worth two shits should be able to fix you up correctly for not too much money. It's an easy job for someone with the right equipment. Try to find a local smith to do the work if there are any decent ones or ship it to any of the gunsmiths here on the Hide.
 
Re: need a little help(scope base holes on action)

I just talked to Jeff over at cdi precision and going to meet up with him next week to see about fixing the problem

Thanks guys
 
Re: need a little help(scope base holes on action)

James, keep us posted on what you do. I have a 110 with the same problem. Thanks
 
Re: need a little help(scope base holes on action)

Droped the rifle off to Jeff today will let you all know the outcome when its all finished