Madcowz Posted February 13, 2007 Report Share Posted February 13, 2007 Hi, I have a Webley Victor that is suffering from really bad scope creep. I have bought a mount with two screws per leg but this hasn't helped at all. The mount also has a locating pin which if I could drill the gun, I could fit. But what I need to know is can I drill a small hole between the rails or not. Is there enough metal for this, and if not, what is my course of action. Can the rails be cut deeper so the mount has more bite? It's a lovely gun but I just can't use it. thanks for your help, /Mad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeihrauchPower Posted February 13, 2007 Report Share Posted February 13, 2007 You could try a one piece mount, or failing that if drilling you can get away with going about 2.5mm deep which shouldn't cause problems as long as your careful. I'd try contacting Webley first though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pin Posted February 14, 2007 Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 epoxy one of the mounts on it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madcowz Posted February 14, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 epoxy one of the mounts on it Tried Epoxy before, no joy. Had a play last night and had trouble even getting the mounts on the almost non-existant rails. Think it's time to drop it into a gun shop, or get a replacement body as it is badly pitted with rust inside and seen better days outside. Had a long history this gun. Bought it for £2.50 and a packet of Polos from a friend at school. Then spent many years shooting rabbits and pigeons with it, then gave it to my Grandad as he had pigeon problems, and when he died I got it back, slightly worse for wear. Which was unlike him as I always remember him being very particular about looking after his tools when I was young. I stripped it and sanded the stock completely down then oiled it. This took months as I did a bit every night taking my time (hence the disappointment with the blueing I did) The stock looks fab though. Now, I want to get it back into prime condition and pass it down to my kids as the oldest boy is now 8 and needs to start shooting. regards, /Mad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axe Posted February 14, 2007 Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 If the dovetails are worn or non existant, short of welding or bolting the mount to the rifle, nothing will cure it. Best bet is to get the dovetails addressed by a smith. I was donated a chinese junker that had a similar problem, no matter what I tried I could not get the mount to sette, infact at one point, the cope came away after onel shot. I would also check that the worn dovetails havent damaged the blades on your mount as this will also contribute to poor grip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pin Posted February 14, 2007 Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 Try taking small "shims" cut from some latex gloves, sandwich those in between the mounts and the rails? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter Posted February 14, 2007 Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 As said above, get a one peice mount! it really will work if you bolt it down tightly, and use thread lock on the screws if they keep coming loose. Far more surface grip area on a one peice mount. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madcowz Posted February 14, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 Ok, I will give a 1 piece mount a try. Is there any particular one that is better than the rest? Or an online shop someone can recommend. thanks, /Mad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeihrauchPower Posted February 14, 2007 Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 Try jsramsbottom.com. Or Ebay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madcowz Posted February 14, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 Try jsramsbottom.com. Or Ebay. Ok, just bought a 1 piece mount from jsramsbottom.com. Also bought a tin of Eley Wasps, been ages since I shot them. Way better than the mush I am using just now. Thanks for all your help. Will report back with the results. regards, /Mad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madcowz Posted February 18, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2007 just bought a 1 piece mount from jsramsbottom.com. Will report back with the results. ok, not good, single piece mount, clamped on and it still moves. I am going to take the gun into my local gun shop and see if they can do anything. /Mad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codling99 Posted February 18, 2007 Report Share Posted February 18, 2007 sounds like to me,that the spring is a bit to wild for the gun,and causing a lot of recoil.maybe a good clean ,and a slightly weaker spring may help.failing that get a new gun.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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