cantilever what is that
#2
RE: cantilever what is that
Here is a pic of a cantilever barrel. The cantilever is circled.
The cantilever is a scope mount, mounted on the barrel instead of the receiver. It has several pros about it. You don't have to drill and tap the receiver for scope bases, which could be weak anyways. It is more stable than a saddle mount type system. And the scope stays n the barrel, so if you switch barrels, the scope zero will stay close to where it is. Some people say the zero remains, but that has not been my experience. Variences in barrel nut tightness can move your POI. It will be close, and it may be close enough. But you should still recheck the zero after removing the barrel. Hope this helps some.
#4
RE: cantilever what is that
ORIGINAL: longrifle1000
Here is a pic of a cantilever barrel. The cantilever is circled.
The cantilever is a scope mount, mounted on the barrel instead of the receiver. It has several pros about it. You don't have to drill and tap the receiver for scope bases, which could be weak anyways. It is more stable than a saddle mount type system. And the scope stays n the barrel, so if you switch barrels, the scope zero will stay close to where it is. Some people say the zero remains, but that has not been my experience. Variences in barrel nut tightness can move your POI. It will be close, and it may be close enough. But you should still recheck the zero after removing the barrel. Hope this helps some.
Here is a pic of a cantilever barrel. The cantilever is circled.
The cantilever is a scope mount, mounted on the barrel instead of the receiver. It has several pros about it. You don't have to drill and tap the receiver for scope bases, which could be weak anyways. It is more stable than a saddle mount type system. And the scope stays n the barrel, so if you switch barrels, the scope zero will stay close to where it is. Some people say the zero remains, but that has not been my experience. Variences in barrel nut tightness can move your POI. It will be close, and it may be close enough. But you should still recheck the zero after removing the barrel. Hope this helps some.
#5
RE: cantilever what is that
THANKS I THOUGHT IT WAS A SINGLE SHOT THE BROKE AT THE BEGINGING OF THE BARREL LIKE A DOUBLE BARREL DOES
However, I am a little concerned about that much of the scope mount hanging out the in the air unsupported. I have not had much experience with such rigs, so am not sure if this is a real problem, or that I am just dreaming up a problem where none exists.
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