Sinclair Rest - Bearing Ring

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Bud Hyett posted this 14 August 2020

Sinclair Varmint rests (Older models were earlier called the "Benchrest" model) have a flat bearing ring between the adjustment ring and the base that smoothes the adjustment. 

Does anyone know where a person can find this flat bearing ring, it is not offered as a separate item on their website? 

Farm boy from Illinois, living in the magical Pacific Northwest

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TRKakaCatWhisperer posted this 14 August 2020

sounds like a thrust bearing.

Do you know the OD and ID and the thickness?  If so there are supply houses that  market them.

 

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Bud Hyett posted this 14 August 2020

Thanks - thrust bearing is the term I could not think of. I've been retired too long. 

"Needle thrust bearing ring" is the search term - we are off and running. 

Farm boy from Illinois, living in the magical Pacific Northwest

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sluggo posted this 14 August 2020

If you cannot find it from Sinclair. One place to check is W.W. Grainger. They carry a lot of industrial supply items. Including bearings.

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Ken Campbell Iowa posted this 15 August 2020

thrust bearings work best if you use them between the matching hardened steel " washers " ... the bearing guy will know.

ken

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RicinYakima posted this 15 August 2020

If Grainger doesn't have it , search MSC machine parts.

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Bud Hyett posted this 15 August 2020

Thanks everyone. A quick search shows many sources and many sizes, probably far cheaper than Sinclair's replacement price.

I have two Sinclair rests with different size posts and will add a bearing to the older, thinner post just for the smoother adjustment. 

Farm boy from Illinois, living in the magical Pacific Northwest

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RicinYakima posted this 15 August 2020

One hint is not to use too thick of grease. A light coat of something like Lubiplate and clean it every season. Been doing that on my Hart and it is doing good after 25 years.

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Tom Acheson posted this 15 August 2020

Speaking of rests....the large Gator rests look like they are resistant to moving during rifle recoil. Any thoughts on a good move resistant sand bag type rear rest?

Thk

Tom

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