Put a scope on it this weekend. Choose a 2-7x32IR Centerpoint from wally world. Why? Because I really wanted a 2-7, I'm cheap and the dang thing was right there in front of me! Thinkin the IR might be kinda worthless but we'll see. IF I don’t like the Centerpoint I’ll pawn it off on a friend of mine that can’t shoot straight anyway
. To tell the truth, the scope almost ruins the guns looks and handling. Really don't like scopes on em at all. But for a primary hunting weapon I believe that nothing beats or comes close to a low power variable scope so I'll have to deal with it. Did have some trouble getting the scope mounted. The scope was to short between the "bells" and I had to pick up some Weaver ext. rings to get it on. Made the scope a little high at almost 1.75" above center of bore. Still get a good “chin” weld on the stock. LOLAbout the action: It seemed a bit stiff at first. It might have been that I was just babying it too much. I’ve cycled it a good 200+ times and it has helped tremendously. I did order a Wofle hammer spring kit for it though. Did it about 2 hours after getting home on Sat. with the gun. I got the kit that has both the 13 and 15lbs springs. Also, the lever edges are dang uncomfortable. It didn’t take long to relize that I needed to wrap some paracord around the lower part. Done. Need to get some leather though.
20” vs 16” barrel: my last 94 was a trapper and the 20” gun seems to have quite a different feel from the old gun. Could be memory, getting older…… Where was I? Oh ya…….I know of a gunsmith that charges $25 to shorten and crown a barrel. Thinkin about seeing how much additional it will be for a new sight dovetail and a shorter mag tube. If I can get it done for around $100+/- I might do it. But for the life of me I can’t figure 3.5” off the barrel making that much difference. What say you guys? Worth $100 for a shorter barrel? $150? Etc?
LK
BTW, was gonna post some pics but either PhotoBucket is messed up or my PC is. Couldn't get them uploaded.
