Need Barrel Receiver True Checked

[RangeHound]

So here's the story. I received a 25-06 from my fathers collection. It was Czech VZ24 with a 25-06 barrel installed. I remember when he built it back in the 70's. Jump to now and I have been trying to get the the thing to shoot correctly. First thing I find is that the bedding he did caused the trigger to ride on the trigger causing issues. So I order a stock from Boyds. I get that stock and the barrel seems to not center properly. I go to bore sight the scope and not even close. I don't have enough windage in my leupold to move right far enough. To complicate the problems, the scope base screws from front to back don't line up. I have no idea which is correct. You put a rail on it and screw holes over over 1/2 screw hole. So another issue I believe I can solve with new rings.

I am now down to either have a gunsmith look at it or give up on it. For sentiment reasons I would like to be able to shoot it. Thanks for the recommendations.
Ron



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Can anyone recommend a smith in Tulsa that can check that the receiver action is true?

 

[mr ed]

Are you using a Leopold base with windage adjustable?
They used to be notorious for not having enough windage adjustment

 

[mr ed]

Did you "fit" the barreled action to the stock?
Or just drop it in and tighten the screws?

 

[RangeHound]

I have sanded the stock/barrel channel and the stock is about ready to bed. However, it favors going to the right. I have used weaver and leupold scope mounts both with the same results.

 

[mr ed]

Leupold good mount with windage adjustable rings

 

[Jcann]

Sounds like you need a smith who is a machinist that works on actions like yours. Moon at Crescent Customs in Kansas City MO https://www.crescentcustoms.com/

Or

Chad at Lone Rifles Inc. in Sturgis SD https://www.longriflesinc.com/

Steve Baldwin here in OKC might also be able to help. I’m not sure of his contract info

 

[Profreedomokie]

Robert Denton in Ponca City has the machinist skills to fix your rifle. He stays busy mostly building custom rifles but does do repairs.