Negatives of swapping barrels?

[Usaf197]

Assuming everything is done properly:

(torqued properly, using correct action wrench, using a barrel vice, not cross threading or anything else you can think of)

Is there any negative impacts on actions from “frequent” barrel changes? Say one swap every month.

I have 2 actions (solus and origin) and as much as I wouldn’t mind a 3rd that money could always go to other projects.

 

[Sum Ting Wong]

No.

 

[Ty21]

Just put something on the threads and you’ll be fine

 

[FuhQ]

Just use some TW25B or Aeroshell 64/33 on the barrel threads each time, and you'll be alright. Don't overtorque (whatever the mfg. recommends), as it's not necessary. I know Aero says 75 ft.lbs. on the Solus. Not sure on the Origin.

 

[waveslayer]

Yes. Not having enough ammo to shoot more

 

[ShtrRdy]

The only downside I see, (and I do this on one rifle), is you have to near-zero and reset the turrets each time.

 

[whatsupdoc]

Gets OLD fast.

 

[Rob01]

No negatives. You don’t need anything special on the threads. A little grease works fine and less messy than some other options. Yes it can get to be a pain if doing it daily but once a month you should be fine.

 

[st1650]

It gets old real fast. Actions are cheap.

 

[waveslayer]

Honestly, I have so much time behind a DT and MRAD that it is easy for those platforms. I haven't had to buy any other switch barrels, but for scope questions. I just dial the new zero and use hold overs for almost everything out to 1000. Past that I'll dial. If that helps