Issue or not?

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Issue or not?

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I just disassembled the barrel assembly on the .32 Rem model 8 and found that the locking shoulder block on the barrel has a slight wiggle to it. Is this a major problem or is this pretty common? The wiggle isn't major but you can feel it and see it.
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Re: Issue or not?

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target, I'm not sure what the "locking shoulder block" is, if you can snap a photo of it I'm sure we can get your question answered
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The barrel extension for the locking lugs. The piece threaded onto the barrel that the bolt locks into.

I'll have to get a picture later.
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The barrel extension should never be loose!
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Any good way to tighten it up?
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I've never personally come across one that is loose. On many of the rifles I've actually looked into, Remington put a witness mark on the underside which I'm assuming was for headspacing. If that's present I'd pay careful attention to getting it back right.
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I'll see what I can manage. I am sure I can figure something out on it. Looks like they used the rifle for years like this too. Once I figure something out that shows results I'll post my findings.
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