when a gun is fully assembled and in firing position there should be no movement of the stock, action, barrels or forend. any looseness will cause gun to wear faster and perhaps the wood to crack under the stress of firing.
off face means many things to many people. to me, it means being able to see day lite between the barrel breeches and the vertical face of the action. some day lite may still be safe for shooting, depending on the gun and the ammo. if you see day lite, seek professional help. and if the day lite measures less than .002, seek a second opinion, if facing a costly repair.
Last edited by ed good; 04/27/15 03:50 PM.
