Are there any local gunsmiths that specialize in Winchester 94 accurizing? I have such on hand, that are not antiques, but I have had them for years. Winchester 94s when compared with the older marlins have a very poor reputation for accuracy and that has been my experience for a limited number of such.
Assuming that the crown is not buggered up from cleaning rod misuse, the big issue seems to the way the forearm is secured to the gun.
I am thinking of doing the called for modifications myself, but might consider taking to a gunsmith that knows these rifles well. The biggie is I do not want their serial numbers written down in a log book.
the easier things to do are:
Paco Kelley talks about filling a groove in the bottom of the barrel near the chamber end and corresponding removal on the stock to fit a piece rod to push the forearm away from the barrel. The objective is to free float the forearm.
Plus there are other things that can be done to the trigger and the loading gate can be fixed to speed up reloading.
Assuming that the crown is not buggered up from cleaning rod misuse, the big issue seems to the way the forearm is secured to the gun.
I am thinking of doing the called for modifications myself, but might consider taking to a gunsmith that knows these rifles well. The biggie is I do not want their serial numbers written down in a log book.
the easier things to do are:
Number 1 is shortening the mag that should only be done with a lot of care in my opinion.2. 3. Remove a little wood where the fore-end slides into the receiver and along the barrel channel. 4. Back the screws off about 3⁄4 of a turn at (A) the fore-end barrel band, (B) the front barrel band, and (C) the front of the magazine tube. Add a drop of Loctite to each to secure.Bill Buckley
Paco Kelley talks about filling a groove in the bottom of the barrel near the chamber end and corresponding removal on the stock to fit a piece rod to push the forearm away from the barrel. The objective is to free float the forearm.
Plus there are other things that can be done to the trigger and the loading gate can be fixed to speed up reloading.
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