DOVE TAIL

[howlow]

I bought a globe sight and a mount but the dovetail is not even close to tight any suggestions?

[JimmyHoffa]

I used a small, thin piece of brass as a shim.
Also, used a little JB weld on the edge.  As the gun got too hot from repeated shooting, the sight loosened up and started moving a little back out. 

[lazydrifter]

Here is a link to the globes sight and base.   Don't jury rig it.  might cost you a chance at a trophy.   buy the right base.

https://www.gohunt.com/read/skills/increased-accuracy-from-an-open-sight-muzzleloader

[howlow]

LAZYDRIFTER those are the parts I got and the globe sight will just slide through no resistance in the mount.  I heard some people ping the cheaper of the 2 parts but that seems kind of crude way to do it.  I was thinking some solder or possibly drill and use a set screw  but the shim idea is not hard to do also  thanks for the help   

[biggfish]

Doesn't look like there is a good way to put in a set screw and I think solder will break free. I would shim it and if that didn't work maybe braise them together. I would start with the shim though to stay adjustable.

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[lazydrifter]

That's strange.  We've ordered 3 sets of those and they were really snug fitting.   one set was so tight I had to set the flat base of the globe on a sheet of fine emery cloth and sand it ever so lightly so I could get it to start.   

[HUNTINCOUPLE]

I'd send it back for replacement if it's that loose.

[howlow]

The base is not that expensive maybe I just order another and see if its the base or if its the globe