Thread: No4Mk1* accuracy 'slip'

Just seen so many of these rifles- few pics from current trademe offerings- where the top woodwork has moved, touching the front sight protector. They just won't group like that! A few easy fixes around besides just checking before and after shooting but I expect it's caused all sorts of frustration if you don't know or notice. Could be the wood is a little shrunken with age. That could be partially remedied also. Unless the rile has been in some way bedded as in target style mods, the barrel should be floating all the way to the end of the fore wood where there is a 'seat' It should take around 3-5lbs to lift the muzzle end from it's seat and move smoothly back into place.. They tend to loose the tension with age and incorrect removal/fitting of the stock. They don't shoot well like that either (usually) Once again, several fixes are available. From looking at dozens of rifles over the years, most will have 1 or both problems present. Just the basics but really important to get right before trying different ammo, zeroing sights, scopes etc.