Gurus,

I have another "out there" question, though this one is a lot shorter to ask than the last one.

The rifles in questions are Pre '64 M70. I don't remember when or where (maybe it was right here on the 'Fire), but I read that the dovetailed fit of the boss (nut) for the forearm screw should be a loose fit, able to pretty easily slide right/left. The reasoning was that this would allow the part to "find center" as the screw was tightened. Otherwise, if things weren't lined up perfectly, the barrel would receive side pressure as the screw was tightened, and this would affect accuracy. (Obviously, one would do any filing on the easily replaced boss (nut) rather than the female dovetail in the barrel.)

Has anyone heard of this idea or have experience with such?

Thanks,
Gun Doc

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