I purchased a Mossberg MVP patrol rifle in 556/223 that I want to convert into a pseudo scout rifle. I have a Picatinny rail that will work on the rifle. Two of the existing holes for the previous rail match perfect, all I need to do is drill one hole on the barrel. That leads to my question… is it recommended to purchase the Forster jig to do this job or have you come up with some other way to accurately do this job? This will be the first time I will be drilling a barrel
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As to the fixture, here’s my determination on buying them. If the fixture will be used often enough and save enough time over its life to pay for itself, then it’s a worthwhile investment. If not, I try not to buy it. I’m a tool junkie so I’m often tempted to overestimate the use I’ll get out of it. Watch that, it will eat up your livelihood.
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Although Mr. Ken Brooks pokes fun at me, I am always buying new tools. Nothing like having the right tool for the job. Yes sometimes I shouldn’t, but if you have a tool it is amazing how many times you will use and find it useful when doing a project. You know your budget, and you know if you can afford it, but there is no such thing as having too many tools, unless you have to build a new building to put them in……. but that is a different story. 😉
Many of the scout mounts use the barrel and receiver holes for installation, so I wouldn’t worry about that. If mounting in this way causes your gun to have accuracy issues you can address them at that time. I have the drilling fixture and I use it a lot. If you will use it often get it, they are expensive but helpful. If you are not gunsmithing or won’t use it often, don’t bother. Mark the hole position on the barrel and drill and tap the hole. I believe it goes without saying but don’t drill into the bore. 😆
I have several boxes of fixtures for doing 1911 stuff…….and I never NEVER use them, don’t need ‘em. If you need the fixtures/tools, get ‘em. I just don’t want or like to waste my money on things that are not needed. Ken
