Gunsmithing Barrel Vice?

[Wheres-Waldo]

Looking for either a stand alone barrel vice or some jaws that would be used with a bench vice.

Mostly would be used on coated barrels that i would prefer to still be coated after it comes out of the barrel vice

Would like to keep the price under $250.00 if possible, anyone have any reccomedations as to what has worked well for them?

 

[Munimula]

Re: Barrel Vice?

lots of options on the market.

Brownells barrel vise


Although if you have the ability too. Making one would be best as you can tailor it to your needs.

 

[ggmanning]

Re: Barrel Vice?

I use a Tubb barrel vise. Works well.
http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct/default.aspx?productNumber=650664

 

[STR]

Re: Barrel Vice?

As mentioned above there are a few good options on the market. I use the Brownells vice. To keep from damaging the finish, I soften the edges on the aluminum inserts, and wrap the barrel in a sheet of paper. A little rosin, and you're GTG. If you're interested you can see me using it in one of my you tube vids. It's under truing a Remington 700 part 1. My channel is suar08161991. Hope this helps. Good luck

 

[former naval person]

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I've had a few vices but my one experience with a barrel vise led me to believe that if you want good results, cheap ain't better.

 

[Wheres-Waldo]

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Yes, Ive learned that myself.... Quality and savings dont typicly go hand in hand, espetialy with niche tools. After watching STR's video, I think the Brownells vice is looking like a great vice. I'll also be happy to be your phone clerk, Im not cheap though!

 

[Greg Langelius *]

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[B y r o n]

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I bolted a Brownell's to a section of heavy walled 2" x 2" square tube and mounted in the receiver hitch of my truck. Don't have to worry about the 'bench' moving.

 

[JRWALLSIII]

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I use the TUBB vise. Love it. Great price. Got mine from Midway

start saving the cardbord out of your toliet paper rolls.
Cut the cardbord and wrap it tight around the barrel. Place the barrel in the vice with the cardbord and you will never leave a mark on a coated barrel

 

[Brutas]

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Here's what we use, probably overkill for most gunsmiths.

 

[bptactical]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Brutas</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Here's what we use, probably overkill for most gunsmiths.

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Nice vise- where can one be found?

 

[Brutas]

Re: Barrel Vice?

Bison shaft vise, unfortunately they have been discontinued. You can still find them on ebay and craigslist. $400-600 range