Horsefly Posted October 16, 2021 Report Share Posted October 16, 2021 Any reason not to shorten the inside bar enough that I don’t have to pull barrel. I have bottom drills and taps and understand the care taken not to drill too deep on the front hole. Looks like about 5/8” would have to be cut off. I’ve drilled and tapped quite a few actions with the jig but never with barrel installed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Hess Posted October 16, 2021 Report Share Posted October 16, 2021 I don't see why not. A lot of people install scope mounts without pulling the barrel, just stopping before they get to the barrel threads. Then, a lot of people consider it too hard to stop, use bottoming tapes, etc., and just pull the barrel because in the end, it's easier for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdm1962 Posted October 17, 2021 Report Share Posted October 17, 2021 I bought a DT fixture many years ago that had been shortened. It works fine, so I say do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsefly Posted October 18, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2021 Thanks fellers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donmarkey Posted October 24, 2021 Report Share Posted October 24, 2021 Go for it. Just don’t drill all the way thru the front most hole! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsefly Posted November 5, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2021 Cut the end off the alignment bar so I could drill front scope mount hole with barrel installed. Worked perfect. Got a caliper measurement on how deep the front screw stuck out of mount and set my drill press indicator on that measurement with just a hair more depth. Then finished hole with bottom drill. Taped then cleaned hole with bottom tap. Came out great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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