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glitch1187 · September 10, 2012, 04:27 PM

I recently acquired a pretty nice Marlin model 81 tube fed .22. I'm curious, though. When the take-down screw is tightened, the feed tube seems to tighten up against the underside of the barrel. Isn't there suppose to be a consistent gap the entire distance of the two? I wonder if I should sand out the bottom of the stock groove or cork the sides of the stock to relieve the feed tube. Any suggestions?
Also, anyone have a good line on a Marlin aperture peep sight for the model 81?
Thanks in advance.
glitch

September 10, 2012, 04:27 PM	#1
glitch1187 Junior Member Join Date: March 24, 2011 Location: Florida Panhandle Posts: 2	Marlin model 81 questions I recently acquired a pretty nice Marlin model 81 tube fed .22. I'm curious, though. When the take-down screw is tightened, the feed tube seems to tighten up against the underside of the barrel. Isn't there suppose to be a consistent gap the entire distance of the two? I wonder if I should sand out the bottom of the stock groove or cork the sides of the stock to relieve the feed tube. Any suggestions? Also, anyone have a good line on a Marlin aperture peep sight for the model 81? Thanks in advance. glitch