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El Torote · February 28, 2010, 05:40 PM

Scorch and Lavid202,

I have a BAR 7mm RM that I traded for about 9 years ago. I do not know how old, just that it is Belgium made, assembled in Portugal.

Now about adjusting the forearm; I must not have the same type of screw on mine, cuz it fits on the outside, and I can only adjust how far out the sling post comes out, it does nothing for stock clearance.

Upon inspection, the left side of the barrel by the foremost left side of the stock, has worn the bluing off where it is obviously the barrel is rubbing the stock when fired.

I seem to have plenty of clearance below the barrel, just not the sides, especially the left side. I tried a washer on the post guide on attached to the barrel assembly, but it seemed to be too much space below the barrel, and added only minimal space along the sides of the barrel.

Can I just sand the stock down a bit on the frontal sides to clear? Or how would you suggest I make the adjustments?

February 28, 2010, 05:40 PM	#10
El Torote Junior Member Join Date: February 22, 2010 Posts: 2	Adjusting the forearm screw Scorch and Lavid202, I have a BAR 7mm RM that I traded for about 9 years ago. I do not know how old, just that it is Belgium made, assembled in Portugal. Now about adjusting the forearm; I must not have the same type of screw on mine, cuz it fits on the outside, and I can only adjust how far out the sling post comes out, it does nothing for stock clearance. Upon inspection, the left side of the barrel by the foremost left side of the stock, has worn the bluing off where it is obviously the barrel is rubbing the stock when fired. I seem to have plenty of clearance below the barrel, just not the sides, especially the left side. I tried a washer on the post guide on attached to the barrel assembly, but it seemed to be too much space below the barrel, and added only minimal space along the sides of the barrel. Can I just sand the stock down a bit on the frontal sides to clear? Or how would you suggest I make the adjustments? Last edited by El Torote; February 28, 2010 at 05:45 PM.