barrel changing
Ok guys I have never tryed this so bear with me what do you use to
remove barrel on rifle to install another barrel so you don't mess up
the barrel you are taking off? I have a mauser I want to change barrels on. I know after putting on new barrel I have to get the barrel checked for shooting but wanted to install the new barrel myself if it is not to hard.
col elect1mike Illinois
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remove barrel on rifle to install another barrel so you don't mess up
the barrel you are taking off? I have a mauser I want to change barrels on. I know after putting on new barrel I have to get the barrel checked for shooting but wanted to install the new barrel myself if it is not to hard.
col elect1mike Illinois
volinters RRG
O give me a home where no democrats roam
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What is needed to remove a barrel from an action are:
1. A barrel vise
2. An action wrench
Sounds simple huh? Not so fast, the vise must have the correct collets so as not to mar the barrel while holding it tight enough to allow it to be unscrewed from the action. The action wrench has adjustable jaws so that ususally doesn't present an unsolvable problem, assuming it is the correct wrench. The fitting of a barrel requires more than a basic knowledge of firearms and is better left to a qualified gunsmith. The fitting is critical to the survival of both the firearm and the person firing it.0 -
Speak of the devil I just had this done. Right on, getting it off is bad enough and you need the tools to do it; putting the new one on you have to check headspace, make sure sights are aligned when barrel is at TDC. My smith charged $63 to take off an old barrel and replace with another take off barrel.
"...hit your enemy in the belly, and kick him when he is down, and boil his prisoners in oil- if you take any- and torture his women and children. Then people will keep clear of you..." -Admiral of the Fleet Lord Fisher, speaking at the Hague Peace Conf0 -
To do the job correctly, without marring the barrel or receiver you need a barrel vice with the proper size inserts to fit the barrels and a receiver wrench. Both are available through Brownells.There are lots of home-made jobs out there. Some work, some don't. If you mar a barrel it looks bad but if you "tweek" a receiver, you own junk. Use what your comfort level allows.
Investment in tools and knowledge needed to do the job correctly really prohibits trying to do just one gun for enjoyment. Find a gunsmith that has the tooling, time, and knowledge that will let you watch and explain as he goes. Its a cheap education and you won't hurt yourself or anyone else.
I decided to try this myself. I only needed the barrel vice ($70.00), receiver wrench ($100.00), lathe ($1100.00 + tooling), reamer ($80.00), go & no-go guages ($18.00 each) and a few assorted small items. I managed to turn a junk $75.00 Mauser into a fine shooting $300.00 Mauser for approx. $1500.00
BUT I HAD FUN!!!!!0 -
WD-40 lots of WD-40. And patience. 0 -
Merry Christmas Everyone,The Boys arn't pullin your leg.If you have one BBL to change don't bother,hire a pro.If on the otherhand you are working with 6,8 or10 then it's another story.I admire your want to do it your self,reminds me of me 18 years ago.I can help if your serious about this project.Give me a shout.Roger (heckmanj@ptsi.net)[:)][:)][:D] 0 -
king joey,
WD 40 is excellent but never use with propelants/the gas has a nature
of solidying. Use only wd-40 in liquid form.0
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