I have a Lyman 12x Super Targspot that is good optically and cosmetically it is complete and the cross hairs are in good shape the mounts need to be serviced and I would like to have the scope cleaned up and checked out. It belonged to an old friend who died a couple of years ago. I bought the scope and his 1968 30'06 Winchester Mdl 70 from the estate. I would like to put them back on the line and remember a mentor. This is a sentimental project. Jim used to shoot the Wimbledon at Perry with this setup. I have heard that Parson's is no longer reliable with turnaround times in excess of one year and very poor communications since Gil died. Where do I look?
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The mounts are frozen up with gummy, sticky, varnish but no visible rust. I have thought about some Kroil soak and gently getting things moving again. My concern is I have zero experience with what is inside and how it all goes together. How much force is too much? What should I not do? I think a good gentle cleaning might set it all to right. I think in his later years Jim would spray stuff with WD40 when he thought about it and put it away. I also picked up a 5 inch S&W Mdl 29 with the cylinder frozen from his estate. I soaked it with some Kroil and applied a few scientific whacks with rawhide mallet and viola! I stripped it to all its several parts gave it a good cleaning re-assembled and it was great. I remember shooting this rifle with him at the range back in the late 80's with iron sights which we never did find while going through his stuff. I have not seen this scope up and running but it looks like everything is there including the recoil spring and it is in a factory metal box.
Iron Sight is not too far away about 150 miles to Tulsa. I will shoot them a call tomorrow. Thanks!
Iron Sight is not too far away about 150 miles to Tulsa. I will shoot them a call tomorrow. Thanks!
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I have used Iron Sight in the past and was extremely satisfied with the repair and turn around time, but I must admit its been a few years.
Where are you in MO? I have had a lot of experience with the Lymans and I might be able to help you out.
I am also a big fan of Model 29's (hence my screen name) and would love to see the 5" gun
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