chipper Posted July 21, 2017 Report Share Posted July 21, 2017 Hi, Seeking advice - Bought a Pro Shot 'The Stopper', but the fitting is too big for the chamber in one of the rifles (sako) I have a sako 75 in .222 and a Bergara B14 in .243. can anyone suggest where i can buy a bore guide similar to the Sinclair Rod Guide. or The #42 Possum Hollow Thanks all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fruity Posted July 21, 2017 Report Share Posted July 21, 2017 Hi, Seeking advice - Bought a Pro Shot 'The Stopper', but the fitting is too big for the chamber in one of the rifles (sako) I have a sako 75 in .222 and a Bergara B14 in .243. can anyone suggest where i can buy a bore guide similar to the Sinclair Rod Guide. or The #42 Possum Hollow Thanks all Are you finding the piece what is Meant to hold it in the bolt slot is too big ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chipper Posted July 21, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2017 (edited) Are you finding the piece what is Meant to hold it in the bolt slot is too big ? The white delrin changeable tip on 'The Stopper' is too wide to slide into the sako chamber. (see photo..here - https://forums.pigeonwatch.co.uk/forums/topic/324276-pro-shot-bore-guide/?hl=%2Bbore+%2Bguide Edited July 21, 2017 by chipper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodlander Posted July 22, 2017 Report Share Posted July 22, 2017 I had the same problem with my 75 in .222. I rebarreled it in .204 and Livens in Burton seem to sell them,give them a call. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fruity Posted July 22, 2017 Report Share Posted July 22, 2017 The white delrin changeable tip on 'The Stopper' is too wide to slide into the sako chamber. (see photo..here - https://forums.pigeonwatch.co.uk/forums/topic/324276-pro-shot-bore-guide/?hl=%2Bbore+%2Bguide Yes had the same problem with my sako 85 , just got the collar machined down a bit job down fits a treat now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fruity Posted July 22, 2017 Report Share Posted July 22, 2017 The part in the pic I had machined down if that helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chipper Posted July 22, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2017 The part in the pic I had machined down if that helps looks a good snug fit. thanks for the tip I had the same problem with my 75 in .222. I rebarreled it in .204 and Livens in Burton seem to sell them,give them a call. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boo Posted July 23, 2017 Report Share Posted July 23, 2017 For bore guides use the shooting shed ones, made to measure , really nice quality.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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