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Posted: 7/19/2016 4:01:09 AM EDT
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Posted: 7/19/2016 2:54:18 PM EDT
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Don't forget to use barrel blocks to clamp the barrel.
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Posted: 7/19/2016 9:53:08 PM EDT
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Don't forget to use barrel blocks to clamp the barrel. I actually have one of the wrenches referenced above. But, what are these barrel blocks you speak of? This is probably exactly what I was looking for, something to keep from tweaking things. I'll have to do some research on these, thanks. |
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Posted: 7/19/2016 10:27:36 PM EDT
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I actually have one of the wrenches referenced above. But, what are these barrel blocks you speak of? This is probably exactly what I was looking for, something to keep from tweaking things. I'll have to do some research on these, thanks. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Don't forget to use barrel blocks to clamp the barrel. I actually have one of the wrenches referenced above. But, what are these barrel blocks you speak of? This is probably exactly what I was looking for, something to keep from tweaking things. I'll have to do some research on these, thanks. Link. Link. Here's a video too. > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3KnHR0IfZ4I The cheaper unlined ones can leave aluminum marks on your barrel unless you put something between the barrel and the vise blocks. I just use those blue paper shop towels from Costco to protect the finish from the vise blocks. For an even cheaper option you can just drill an appropriate size hole through a block of wood and then cut it in half. |
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Posted: 7/20/2016 1:00:45 AM EDT
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Thanks so much for the help and the vid.
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Posted: 7/21/2016 10:15:02 AM EDT
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FWIW, I clamp the barrel in a vice as close to the flash hider as possible. I first wrap the barrel with a strip of leather to protect it from the vice jaws. I find that leather grips well to both the barrel and the jaws, so no barrel clamps are needed. Then tighten the jaws as much as possible. You will not hurt barrel steel. Use an open end wrench that matches the muzzle device. Torque unusually less then 40 foot pounds, typically only 25, so it should come off pretty easy.
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Posted: 7/22/2016 1:26:17 AM EDT
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Sounds like a pretty good alternative, will have to see if I can come up with a thick piece of scrap leather.
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Posted: 7/22/2016 9:09:43 AM EDT
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Sounds like a pretty good alternative, will have to see if I can come up with a thick piece of scrap leather. Doesn't have to be very thick, You just want to protect the barrel and let the leather grip. |
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