Who will drill and tap in the SF Bay Area?

[MB260E]

I've called around, but no one wants to drill + tap a 91/30. I know the procedure will cost about the same price as the gun, but I'm fine with that.

If anyone can recommend a shop that will do this, it would be very helpful. Thank you

-Nathan

[m24armorer]

Drill, tap and pin. Inlet stock. 125.00

[doughboy334]

i'm interested in doing this down the line as well...

I've called around, but no one wants to drill + tap a 91/30. I know the procedure will cost about the same price as the gun, but I'm fine with that.

If anyone can recommend a shop that will do this, it would be very helpful. Thank you

-Nathan

[SJgunguy24]

It's not very hard, just pay attention and go slow.

[macadamizer]

It's not very hard, just pay attention and go slow.

+1. I assume we are talking about the PU scope mount. I basically figured out where I wanted the mount -- it pretty much only fits in one place on the reciever anyway -- clamped the PU base onto the receiver with a pair of vise grips, used my drill press (although I think a hand drill would work too, if you took it slow) to drill the holes, tapped it, a little clean-up with a small file, and mounted it up. I found that with my mount (a repro from eBay) the front screw protruded a bit into the receiver, so I cut it off and filed it smooth. I already had a bent bolt (another eBay find) from when I was planning on Sporterizing -- which I may still do one of these days, 91/30's are still pretty cheap...

Inleting the stock I did with a dremel. My inletting job wasn't perfect, but that's because I was a little impatient, and tried to take off too much wood all at once! With patience, it would have been easy to do a very good job.

I'll take (and post) a picture a little later.

[jamesob]

oh, we are talking about drilling and tapping a gun. never mind.

[MB260E]

Thanks for the responses. IF I were to attempt to drill and tap by myself, what would happen if I drilled too far? Would it compromise the dexterity of the gun?

[SJgunguy24]

No the integrity of the receiver shouldn't be a problem. What kind of mount are you looking to install?

What you need to pay attention to is placement of the mount. Some times the mount will be set back too far and the bolt won't rotate. Do to the scope getting in the way. Your also going to need a bent bolt kit or one that has been done.(pick up a mod. bolt if you can)

There are a couple of mount options so do your homework. I would stay away from the rear sight scope mount. I've read they are not very stable.

[gunboat]

While I don't want to make it sound like nuclear science, perhaps you are not the one to do this -- using a hand drill is not the way to go - A drill skittering across your receiver might well ruin your day -- Not to mention a hole that is mislocated, out of round, and not plumb.

[MB260E]

Haha, I don't trust myself don't worry

Yea, I had originally looked at weaver mounts for the rear scope, but I'm not a fan of long eye relief scopes. I was actually just looking at the ATI mount mostly because this will be a plinker...if you can call 7.62x54r plinking.

I was going to ask one of my co-workers who's a contractor, he has the proper equipment but doesn't have any gun smithing experience.

I'm still trying to find a bent bolt service, thinking of using Jim the boltman but his work will be a six week wait using my bolt body. Any recommendations?

[sorensen440]

send me an PM if you need to borrow a tap and die set

[MB260E]

Sounds good, thanks for the offer!

[Flat Broke]

If you want to nail down the scope mount and the bolt in one shot, check out Rock Solid Industries. http://rocksolidind.com/products.html

You also might check on fleabay and see if you can pick up a bolt body there.

Chris

[Two Shots]

Have you tried J&R in Livermore? They might be able to help.

[MB260E]

Ooo, I'm liking those bent bolt bodies, just have to wait until they're in stock. I will give J&R a call tomorrow. Thanks for the help!