im wanting to take buy the tools to take off barrels. mainly on rem 700s but i would also like to work on other rifles.
what vises and wrenches do i need
what vises and wrenches do i need
Gunsmithing barrel removal tools
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Re: barrel removal tools
ive been to brownells im just not sure what im looking for, or even if im interested if i find it
ive been to brownells im just not sure what im looking for, or even if im interested if i find it
Re: barrel removal tools
I personally loved my Surgeon action wrench until it broke, I haven't replaced it yet, but now I use an around the action wrench when removing factory barrels. I bought my setup off eBay and have referred several people to him for an action wrech barrel vise combo pack. He has great prices and they work awesome. I personally bought the 4-bolt model cause it was the biggest and badest, in hind sight I would only buy the 2-bolt version. I never tighten all 4 bolts cause it isn't necessary. Here is a link to the guy I recommend:
Action Wrench Barrel Vise GUY
I personally loved my Surgeon action wrench until it broke, I haven't replaced it yet, but now I use an around the action wrench when removing factory barrels. I bought my setup off eBay and have referred several people to him for an action wrech barrel vise combo pack. He has great prices and they work awesome. I personally bought the 4-bolt model cause it was the biggest and badest, in hind sight I would only buy the 2-bolt version. I never tighten all 4 bolts cause it isn't necessary. Here is a link to the guy I recommend:
Action Wrench Barrel Vise GUY
Re: barrel removal tools
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 42769vette</div><div class="ubbcode-body">ive been to brownells im just not sure what im looking for, <span style="color: #FF0000">or even if im interested if i find it</span> </div></div>
Huh?
Look for "barrel vise"
Look for "action wrench"
Get a wrench that surrounds the receiver for removing factory barrels. Get a vise with interchangeable bushings for different barrel profiles.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 42769vette</div><div class="ubbcode-body">ive been to brownells im just not sure what im looking for, <span style="color: #FF0000">or even if im interested if i find it</span> </div></div>
Look for "barrel vise"
Look for "action wrench"
Get a wrench that surrounds the receiver for removing factory barrels. Get a vise with interchangeable bushings for different barrel profiles.
Re: barrel removal tools
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Brain</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Brain</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
42769vette said:ive been to brownells im just not sure what im looking for, <span style="color: #FF0000">or even if im interested if i find it</span> </div></div>
Huh?
Look for "barrel vise"
Look for "action wrench"
Get a wrench that surrounds the receiver for removing factory barrels. Get a vise with interchangeable bushings for different barrel profiles. [/quote
thats what i was looking for thanks
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Oh, I guess on Midway they have a Tubb's setup that a lot of people like as well.
Oh, I guess on Midway they have a Tubb's setup that a lot of people like as well.
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Go to youtube and look up Larry Potterfield he has a clip on there about removing barrel from bolt action rifles.
Go to youtube and look up Larry Potterfield he has a clip on there about removing barrel from bolt action rifles.
Re: barrel removal tools
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: DebosDave ©</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Oh, I guess on Midway they have a Tubb's setup that a lot of people like as well. </div></div>
i was just getting ready to ask how the tubbs was. the only review said is may make up finish. any thoughts on that by guys that have used them
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: DebosDave ©</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Oh, I guess on Midway they have a Tubb's setup that a lot of people like as well. </div></div>
i was just getting ready to ask how the tubbs was. the only review said is may make up finish. any thoughts on that by guys that have used them
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put some newspaper around the barrel and you should be golden. You typically only get marring when the barrel slips. tighten it well and it usually doesn't happen. Many people use steel vises with no bushing whatsoever without any problems. Some rosin will help with grip too.
DD
put some newspaper around the barrel and you should be golden. You typically only get marring when the barrel slips. tighten it well and it usually doesn't happen. Many people use steel vises with no bushing whatsoever without any problems. Some rosin will help with grip too.
DD
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will the tubb work for most barrel contours. it says some contours.
thanks for the you tube tip im on my way there
will the tubb work for most barrel contours. it says some contours.
thanks for the you tube tip im on my way there
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For the barrel vise go to brownells and look for the vise with the aluminum sleeves with the four allen bolts. For an action wrench go to Holland shooting supplies and get his remington 700 wrench. This is the best, easiest wrench to use on remington 700 actions. This wrench will allow you to properly torque the action on the barrel. I use it daily and have never had a problem. If you have trouble finding either, let me know.Good luck
For the barrel vise go to brownells and look for the vise with the aluminum sleeves with the four allen bolts. For an action wrench go to Holland shooting supplies and get his remington 700 wrench. This is the best, easiest wrench to use on remington 700 actions. This wrench will allow you to properly torque the action on the barrel. I use it daily and have never had a problem. If you have trouble finding either, let me know.Good luck
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 42769vette</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: DebosDave ©</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Oh, I guess on Midway they have a Tubb's setup that a lot of people like as well. </div></div>
i was just getting ready to ask how the tubbs was. the only review said is may make up finish. any thoughts on that by guys that have used them </div></div>
The barrel vises that Sinclair and the Tubb setup are usually for changing benchrest barrels that come off pretty easy.
If you plan on removing factory Rem700 actions from factory barrels-you had better get a VERY high quality action wrench and a very heavy duty barrel vise. You'll find factory barrels are tight-tight enough to wreck the action if you aren't careful.
Brownell's will have everything you need. One of those 4 bolt aluminum barrel vises is NOT the way to go.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 42769vette</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: DebosDave ©</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Oh, I guess on Midway they have a Tubb's setup that a lot of people like as well. </div></div>
i was just getting ready to ask how the tubbs was. the only review said is may make up finish. any thoughts on that by guys that have used them </div></div>
The barrel vises that Sinclair and the Tubb setup are usually for changing benchrest barrels that come off pretty easy.
If you plan on removing factory Rem700 actions from factory barrels-you had better get a VERY high quality action wrench and a very heavy duty barrel vise. You'll find factory barrels are tight-tight enough to wreck the action if you aren't careful.
Brownell's will have everything you need. One of those 4 bolt aluminum barrel vises is NOT the way to go.
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Please read carefully. I said 4 bolt aluminum sleeve barrel vise. The vice body is made of steel. It is the best vice offered from brownells. It uses different inside diameter Aluminum sleeve that won't marr the finish on a barrel, especially if you use rosin, which I do recomend. This is not to say others don't do a great job. As any one with a bit of wisdom knows, there are many ways to do anything. I am only offering advice on what I consider a proven way that I use on a daily basis in my shop. I wish you the best results in which ever way you choose.
Please read carefully. I said 4 bolt aluminum sleeve barrel vise. The vice body is made of steel. It is the best vice offered from brownells. It uses different inside diameter Aluminum sleeve that won't marr the finish on a barrel, especially if you use rosin, which I do recomend. This is not to say others don't do a great job. As any one with a bit of wisdom knows, there are many ways to do anything. I am only offering advice on what I consider a proven way that I use on a daily basis in my shop. I wish you the best results in which ever way you choose.
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The barrel vice from Brownells is a very good way to go. I use the steel bushings, but have made a number of bushings out of aluminum that work very well. Either will serve you well regardless of how tight the barrels are. As STR said, rosin is a good idea with the aluminum bushings....
The barrel vice from Brownells is a very good way to go. I use the steel bushings, but have made a number of bushings out of aluminum that work very well. Either will serve you well regardless of how tight the barrels are. As STR said, rosin is a good idea with the aluminum bushings....
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To make a barrel vise, I bolt two 2"x2" pieces of steel together with a shim between them. Then I bore a 1.5" hole in the crack.
I bore out 1.5" round pieces of Aluminum to make a collet for a particular barrel diameter. I then slit or split the collet.
To make a Rem700 action wrench, I made another barrel vise, as the Rem700 receiver has no flat bottom to wrench.
The barrel vise is bolted to a 350 pound table and the action wrench has a long lever handle.
To make a barrel vise, I bolt two 2"x2" pieces of steel together with a shim between them. Then I bore a 1.5" hole in the crack.
I bore out 1.5" round pieces of Aluminum to make a collet for a particular barrel diameter. I then slit or split the collet.
To make a Rem700 action wrench, I made another barrel vise, as the Rem700 receiver has no flat bottom to wrench.
The barrel vise is bolted to a 350 pound table and the action wrench has a long lever handle.
