Butch, Jkob
How do you guys make sure the lug is perfectly straight? Pinning always seemed like the easiest way to keep everything straight as there seems to be too much variation in lugs.
Dale
Pinning the lug is a waste of time.. 90% of the time the damn pin shears off when tightening the barrel.. I won't bother with 'em any more..
I put a light coating of moly paste on both sides of the lug where it mates up. I haven't sheared a pin yet.
This is what I use
Molykote Gn I've tried that a couple times - thinking it should work.. It did - a couple times...not always.. Besides, I'm not a fan of drilling a hole in the face of a M700.. Doesn't 'add' to the strength, IMHO..
Besides, if a 'smith can't figure out a way to get a lug aligned w/o a pin, he/she might wanna try a new profession.... (just a gentle poke - no flames intended)..
