Airforce Talon SS Thumbwheel locked

[SpindleB]

Oh, gurus and experts,
I installed a heavy hammer and when i reassembled the rifle, the little tiny screw on the thumbwheel specifically, you can no longer turn the wheel.
So i went back to the original parts, same issue.

Any clue how I messed this one up?

Thanks,
Matt

 

[Rob_in_NC]

Back out the screw on the bottom holding the forearm in and see if it will turn.

 

[SpindleB]

Back out the screw on the bottom holding the forearm in and see if it will turn.

Not installed.
Just the little screw on the thumb wheel.
Once installed it locks up tight.

Do I need to install the barrel screws, take the load off?

 

[Rob_in_NC]

Every time I've had that happen with the wheel not turning, it was because I had either used a longer screw on the bottom of the frame that went through and hit the wheel. Got a few wheels around here with marks on them from such.

 

[Rob_in_NC]

So without the little screw on the thumbwheel it will turn freely?

 

[SpindleB]

So without the little screw on the thumbwheel it will turn freely?

Yes, only once the screw is in.
No screws in other than that one, at that point.

 

[Teep]

Some how your are assembled wrong. That little screw only holds the threaded piece in place so it can move back and forth. If you are turning the adjuster, is the part where the screw goes in turning?

 

[Teep]

Did you screw the two pieces together before inserting them?

 

[SpindleB]

Aha, I have been thinking I'm missing a part. But which one?

 

[Teep]

Are the adjustment parts free to unscrew?

 

[SpindleB]

I figured that out about 2 hours ago. Yeah, the power wheel was screwed in VERY tight and bound up.
Took 2 pliers to break it loose.
All is well, 90g hammer and spring installed and tossing H&N Barracuda Match 21gr at 1050FPS.

 

[SpindleB]

1050 FPS with the power wheel at 7...