Bent Joint

[mnShooter]

I need some advice. I have a predator sneaky with a stainless steel quick release joint. The joint is slightly bent on the butt. So when it is tightened firmly it rolls straight but any less it wobbles noticeably. Both the shaft and the butt roll straight when separated. Can it be straightened out? How much would it cost? Should I just send it to predator?

Thanks in advance

 

[JoeyInCali]

Are you sure the pin is bent ?
Maybe the butt and the shaft just need to be refaced.
A quick-release Uni Loc has no center hole so it's best refaced on a collet-closer type lathe.

 

[metal5d]

I would just send it to Predator. The pin might could be straightened out but more likely would have to be replaced.

 

[mnShooter]

Are you sure the pin is bent ?
Maybe the butt and the shaft just need to be refaced.
A quick-release Uni Loc has no center hole so it's best refaced on a collet-closer type lathe.

I know the shaft is good. I just bought a new z2 shaft for it.

 

[JoeyInCali]

I know the shaft is good. I just bought a new z2 shaft for it.

Before that pin bends, the butt would probably split.
I think it just needs refacing. A wood might have swelled-up after getting wet around the face of the forearm.