My .25 Bobcat MKII has been collecting dust for about a year, I had lost interest in shooting it, It just wasnt accurate at longer ranges.
Yesterday, I decided to take it apart, removing the scope rail, I noticed the barrel was under tension from the rail (1mm)
The more i thought about it, the more i got convinced it couldnt be good for accuracy, so today i did something.....
First, I removed the small dovetail on the front rail support
Then I milled off the clamp under the scope rail, and made more room for clearance between the rail and shroud.
My Bobcat now has a free-floating barrel, and two quick 10-shot 2" groups just before dark at 100m REALLY made my day!
No target pictures, that meant wading through 4 feet of snow in trainers, but I seriously considered diving in just for the fun of it :*)
I think its possible to do even better now, cant wait to get back on the range, this really boosted my interest in the Bobcat.
Im thinking of getting a smaller scope with short eye relief (MTC Connect?)to lighten the load on the rail, but it seems to hold zero like it is.
Yesterday, I decided to take it apart, removing the scope rail, I noticed the barrel was under tension from the rail (1mm)
The more i thought about it, the more i got convinced it couldnt be good for accuracy, so today i did something.....
First, I removed the small dovetail on the front rail support
Then I milled off the clamp under the scope rail, and made more room for clearance between the rail and shroud.
My Bobcat now has a free-floating barrel, and two quick 10-shot 2" groups just before dark at 100m REALLY made my day!
No target pictures, that meant wading through 4 feet of snow in trainers, but I seriously considered diving in just for the fun of it :*)
I think its possible to do even better now, cant wait to get back on the range, this really boosted my interest in the Bobcat.
Im thinking of getting a smaller scope with short eye relief (MTC Connect?)to lighten the load on the rail, but it seems to hold zero like it is.
