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Posts: 94 (06/27/09 3:30 PM) |
Whats the gunsmith in your area charge for drill & tapping for scope mounts. The one around here wants 30 bucks. And I got 3 I need done.Wish I had gone
ahead and bought the B square jig with my tax money now.Would I have to go though all that paper work crap to send them off some where.
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Posts: 1536 (06/27/09 4:05 PM) MODERATOR |
$30 is on the low side around here. if your planning on having three of them done i would spring for a jig & do them your self.
proud member of the Hillbilly Gunsmithing Guild
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Posts: 2743 (06/27/09 9:13 PM) MODERATOR |
I agree with dj, Arky. It is 40 to 45 around here. Go ahead and buy the jig, and go to http://www272.pair.com/stevewag/bob/bob.html for some pics.
Or go here http://www272.pair.com/stevewag/turk/turkscope.html for a pictorial on how to do it without a jig. The power under the constitution will always be in the people. It is intrusted for certain defined purposes, and for a certain limited period, to representatives of their own choosing; and, whenever it is executed contrary to their interest, or not agreeable to their wishes, their servants can and undoubtedly will be recalled. GEORGE WASHINGTON, letter to Bushrod Washington, Nov. 10, 1787 |
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Posts: 223 (06/28/09 10:50 AM) Active Member |
My local smith gets $25 per hole. Buy a jig or do it the "No jig Wagner "way. I did my mine with out a jig and it came out perfect.
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Posts: 95 (06/28/09 12:35 PM) |
Well Im feeling kind of dum never thought about using my caliber to square the mount.Thanks velvetnsteel for the links Im going try this on 8mm truck
gun.Thanks every one for the replies & help.
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Posts: 2745 (06/28/09 1:26 PM) MODERATOR |
No need to feel dumb Arky. That is why we have this forum; to share information and education !!
The power under the constitution will always be in the people. It is intrusted for certain defined purposes, and for a certain limited period, to representatives of their own choosing; and, whenever it is executed contrary to their interest, or not agreeable to their wishes, their servants can and undoubtedly will be recalled. GEORGE WASHINGTON, letter to Bushrod Washington, Nov. 10, 1787 |
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Posts: 7377 (06/28/09 5:05 PM) MODERATOR |
I was paying $30 ten, fifteen years ago. That's cheap now. But if you have three to do, buy the jig. But be careful and follow the instructions. Also make
sure the standoffs are not touching, or holes will be off center.
You can't teach an old dog new tricks, but an old dog can teach the pups a few tricks". Thor
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Posts: 2143 (06/29/09 8:33 PM) |
seems we had trouble finding a jig when he was looking for one this spring.
it was like they were no longer being made. has this changed?  SAC22PPC
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Posts: 1538 (06/29/09 8:57 PM) MODERATOR |
i think b-square only makes a few runs of their jigs a year so you have to be ready to buy when they hit brownells & midway.
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Posts: 97 (06/29/09 11:39 PM) |
Those jigs look simple enough to made if you already had one for a pattern.I thought about trying to made one using a scope mount for a pattern.I have some
alumina plate but no good way to cut it.I finely found a place to buy one on the B SQUARE website http://www.b-square.com/ for $158. but dont have the money to spare.Unemployment dont pay to well.
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Posts: 7384 (06/30/09 1:12 PM) MODERATOR |
I've got a Wheeler, which is what Midway used to handle. Haven't been in the market so don't know if they still handle Wheeler. Seems I paid $30,
but that was 10-12 years ago. I would sell mine, but inflation would certainly drive the price up.
You can't teach an old dog new tricks, but an old dog can teach the pups a few tricks". Thor
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Posts: 346 (07/01/09 2:57 PM) |
I use a mill no jig needed. Just careful measurements.
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