Drooping Barrels Question

[intenseaty22]

I generally understand what barrel droop is, how it happens, etc. During my research I read that a "fixed barrel" gun (ie TX200) can still have a drooping barrel. 

To my questions: Do quality guns (HW's etc) continue to droop as time goes by and as the barrel is cocked over and over again? or is it just how it comes from factory - inherent droop that must be dealt with and mostly keeps that degree of droop for it's life? Are Fixed Barrels less susceptible to droop and could/do they droop further during their service? 

Thanks for sharing of your knowledge.

 

[DameSp]

Mostly a factory issue. My rws 54 has a little droop. Got a rws lockdown mount w a droop compensator for the diamondback and its worked great ever since. Only time I notice and have to aim a ring or two high is if I’m shooting inside 15 ft or so.

Thought about returning it for a replacement but I got it 300$ cheaper than pyramid from amazon and it’s laser accurate plus the finish is beautiful. So I decided to stick w the slight barrel droop and haven’t regretted it for a second.

 

[rgpointer62]

My brand new hw98 has fair amount of barrel droop & every 40 to 50 shots stocks screws are loose. I guess next step is locktite not for sure what to do.

 

[DameSp]

I’m not sure what barrel droop has to do with loosening stock screws?

 

[rgpointer62]

Sorry

 

[DameSp]

No reason to be sorry. I legitimately thought there might be something I didn’t know. Maybe there are certain rifles were minimal barrel droop could effect the way the stock fits on? I wouldn’t rule it out completely.

 

[hdrk1111]

How can you tell when droop starts ?

 

[Windmill01]

For me droop usually starts the next morning after a big night on the town. ? Sorry I couldn’t help myself.

 

[gonzav71]

Here's a solution to severe barrel droop. Bend the barrel.
https://www.pyramydair.com/blog/?s=bending&btnGo=