Question on barrel replacement ...

[Hugh]

Originally Posted by G.T.

Hi Guys, I seldom have to have a barrel removed, but in trying to be a'bit more self sufficient, I have delved into a few removals and so far so good, My equipment protects the receiver well enough, but, my barrel vice set up using lead shims, doesn't seem to be the real ticket... No galling, but it's hell on the finish... So, what's a guy to try next?? ... I want to be a bit better prepared to put a nice barrel back on... Soooooo, how do you guys hold a barrel and how much force.... ... Best to all, til...lat'r....GT

GT,
Are you using powdered Rosin between the bbl and the lead shims? This is absolutely necessary to prevent the barrel from slipping!
Hugh

[G.T.]

That's probably what I'm doing wrong.... makes sense now! Thanks Hugh, til...lat'r....GT

[G.T.]

Hi Rick, Good to hear from you... ... I learned about the clean part first time... then I learned about too much lead... then I learned about too many bolts on the barrel vice, don't need four... Then, I learned about bending the leverage bar... Then, things started to get better.... I now see where the rosin is 100% necessary, and probably my main reason for difficulty... The tape idea sounds great and I can see when using metal blocks or shims, something like that is needed... I'm going to re-read, and re-read again your post and make sure I'm taking advantage of all info available.. Thanks Rick, best to you, til...lat'r....GT