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Gunsmithing barrel vise

Re: barrel vise

I only pull a barrel or two a year and mostly off factory sticks. I have a pretty good vise(not Brownells) and use aluminum bushings.

Some people say they are easier on the finish, but I usually have smears of aluminum on my barrels.

David
 
Re: barrel vise

I hawe a badger m2008 action and i was wondering what is going to be easser on the barrel whille still giving me a good grip.I herd that wraping painters tape araund the barrel will keep it from marring the finish.any other advice.
 
Re: barrel vise

I have used the bushings that Brownell's sells and they are steel.
I do use a piece of leather between the bushing and the barrel.

I also find that if I heat the action to where it is warm to the touch ( I can hold the action in my hand and it is not hot and will not burn you) (on a 700 factory action) it seems to help break the bond of what ever type of thread lock the factory uses.