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Posted: 9/24/2016 11:48:12 AM EDT
Bought a dimpling jig, which says to use a 5/32 bit, but a a 11/64 doesn't have as much side play. Already bought a bit, should I return it and get the 11/64?
This is a FSB clamp on, so I need it to be as straight as possible.
And, this is a pencil barrel, so should I go the depth of the drill bit tip, or less that that?
Link Posted: 9/24/2016 3:39:13 PM EDT
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Bought a dimpling jig, which says to use a 5/32 bit, but a a 11/64 doesn't have as much side play. Already bought a bit, should I return it and get the 11/64?
This is a FSB clamp on, so I need it to be as straight as possible.
And, this is a pencil barrel, so should I go the depth of the drill bit tip, or less that that?
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Clamp-ons don't require a dimple.
Link Posted: 9/24/2016 3:54:04 PM EDT
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Clamp-ons don't require a dimple.
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This^

Dimples are only a good idea for set screw type. Return everything else.
Link Posted: 9/24/2016 4:53:13 PM EDT
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So if the sight is hit at some point, it won't twist off center?
Link Posted: 9/24/2016 7:21:58 PM EDT
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What would be the point in making a dimple if there is no set screw to fill said dimple?
Link Posted: 9/24/2016 7:45:54 PM EDT
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Ok.. was looking at two different builds I am working on..
Link Posted: 9/24/2016 10:41:50 PM EDT
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So if the sight is hit at some point, it won't twist off center?
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They can and have rotated even when tight and impacted. If you bought a dimple jig for a clamp on style FSB, you just wasted $$$.

5/32 is the bit size to use when using the SLR Rifleworks jig, 11/64 is the spec for the BRD jigs. Neither of which will be useful for a taper pin or clamp on style A2 FSB. BRD does make a big for drilling A2 FSB's, but doesn't not sound like the jig you bought. Use whichever bit size the manufacturer of the jig called for.
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