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While shooting my Winchester 94 yesterday, the magazine tube started gradually sliding forward (see "overbite" below) until it came almost completely undone. The tube was loose when I bought the rifle and I was told this is normal, in order to accommodate thermal expansion, improve accuracy, and avoid putting pressure points on the bbl.
When I got home I re-attached the magazine with a 1-1/4 turn of a small flathead screwdriver on both barrel bands. Now it is firm, and the action feels strong. It is much easier to load and cycles much more solidly than before. There is however, no play at all in the magazine.
My question is, did I just "ruin" the accuracy of this rifle by tightening the barrel bands? I don't see how I can avoid the magazine coming loose again otherwise.
Many thanks in advance,
When I got home I re-attached the magazine with a 1-1/4 turn of a small flathead screwdriver on both barrel bands. Now it is firm, and the action feels strong. It is much easier to load and cycles much more solidly than before. There is however, no play at all in the magazine.
My question is, did I just "ruin" the accuracy of this rifle by tightening the barrel bands? I don't see how I can avoid the magazine coming loose again otherwise.
Many thanks in advance,