2 Screws on frame
Ok how tight should the 2 screws on the side of the frame be? I marked them in red on this Picture.
They seemed to be loose so I gave them a turn and now I need to re-zero it. Guess I should have left the dang things alone. 🙄
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Cool I’m glad that I didn’t f#@& up!!!
If I used any thing on the screws it would be some finger nail polish, Used that for years on my weapons, Keeps thinks tight but easy to remove.
Just hard to explain to the wife why I need her nail polish….
I would say you’re ok as long as the barrel doesn’t move. Use it for a while and check to make sure they aren’t slowly backing out. If anything don’t over tighten because the frame is alum. and the threads might get messed up. I don’t think loctite is needed either because mine has stayed put for 1,000s and 1,000s or shots and unless you have a problem such as velocity loss, accuracy problem, etc. you don’t need to go inside. Pablouk is just a clean freak 😆
I really didn’t put any force on them so I think they are ok. Just now my POI changed by 9″ at 40 yrds. I’ll stand by for the Pro’s! Might let it go till I can order a .25 barrel and shroud!
I would say don’t bother with loctite as you will want to be in there on a fairly regular basis to clean the frame and dry lube the hammer and bits. Or maybe I do mine too regular…!
Two screws on the side of the Condor and two more in line with them in the bottom rail hold the barrel bushings in place. The four screws work together to hold the barrel in place IF the internal set screws are snug holding the bushings in place on the barrel. They only need be tight enough to hold in place. I believe most use blue locktite or similar that can be overcome with a little extra pressure.
The small screw in the side of the Power Wheel is in plastic and is somewhat delicate. I use blue locktite to hold it in place also so I don’t strip it out trying to over tighten it.
If you think you overtightened them, back all 4 of then out and re-set them using the removable blue locktite to hold them snugly in place. Let it harden for the required time and then re-zero your sights.
One of the pros here will probably give you the link to disassemble and re-assemble the barrel. It’s easy but must be done in the proper sequence.
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They’re just KIDDING you because you’re new here. The correct procedure is to tighten it till it strips, then back off a half turn.
walt