New HW97k (w/barrel droop?)

[grauhanen]

Nicely done.

[Methuselah]

Changing position of muzzle ALSO will change position of cocking handle upon lock up.
Could make breech tighter or looser which could be good or bad 

The physical change of position of the muzzle was so tiny that there were practically no change in the way (or feel) the under-lever released and locked up.

One down one to go (be curious what hoops you jump through to fix the twang).

Gotta admit, nice jig.

[roadfix]

Thanks!  I shot a few more rounds this morning and it is holding zero.   I'm getting nice, tight groups at 30 yards.  I will try shooting 50 yards out this weekend.   
I also like the fact that after zeroing the scope the reticle remained pretty much near center. 

[bandg]

I have Sportsmatch windage/elevation adjustable rings on an RWS 460.  The are a little expensive but they have not moved on that gun and the 460 isn't known as particularly easy on scopes or rings.  Also, they are not difficult to set up-just follow the procedure from instructions.  I would use them without hesitation on any air gun that needed droop correction.  Just ordered a Walther LGU and will probably order those same rings for that one as well.  On the jig and bending the barrel-hope it works out great but don't hesitate to consider the Sportsmatch rings.

[roadfix]

I have Sportsmatch windage/elevation adjustable rings on an RWS 460.  The are a little expensive but they have not moved on that gun and the 460 isn't known as particularly easy on scopes or rings.  Also, they are not difficult to set up-just follow the procedure from instructions.  I would use them without hesitation on any air gun that needed droop correction.  Just ordered a Walther LGU and will probably order those same rings for that one as well.  On the jig and bending the barrel-hope it works out great but don't hesitate to consider the Sportsmatch rings.

Thanks!  Couple of other folks have mentioned those fully adjustable rings.  I'll definitely keep them in mind.   
The drop compensated BKL mount I got is very nice but the correction is so minimal you would still have to add a shim to make a moderate difference, depending on the degree of correction you're after.  (I actually had to flip the mount to see the POI difference in elevation this mount offered)

Anyhow, the barrel bending jig worked out so well that on my next new rifle I will not hesitate to use it again, if needed.