Norinco/Interarms Model 22 A.T.D., potential issue?

[nick]

I have a Norinco/Interarms Model 22 A.T.D. .22lr rifle, same as this one:



It disassembles into two parts, like this:



using this nut here:



Now, when I re-assemble it and tighten the nut, I can still wobble/rotate it about a millimeter or so, maybe half a millimeter.

Those of you who have this rifle, is this the case with your rifle, as well? Is it normal? The rifle seems to be in near=perfect condition otherwise, doesn't look used much at all.

[nick]

Bump.

[Air]

I have a Browning, and mine locks up pretty good. But I do believe that you shouldn't tighten the nut when the rifle is assembled, you just make incremental adjustments one way or the other and reassemble until things are good and tight. I haven't handled mine in a long time, but I do believe that is the case...

Here is a pic of mine: