All will tell you to have it put back on face, usually done by having the hook welded and refit. And I agree in general. However, if the guns are low priced and only marginally loose I would be tempted to go ahead and shoot them as is. Especially if you're only going to be shooting light loads. It is true that the looseness will only get worse but with regular cleaning and lubricating that can take an awful long time. A slightly loose gun is not a safety issue.
These issues are a balancing act and only you can decide. A proper job will often cost at least $300. Cheaper is possible but quality of work might suffer. I have seen some rejointing done so poorly that a flat of shells later they are as loose as before.
Last edited by Joe Wood; 01/02/16 06:29 PM.
