Gunsmithing Curtis vector barrel swaps.

[Widowmaker300]

So I’m dabbling into the prefit game. Currently have a 6xc barrel coming. I’ve ordered a viper vice and action wrench. What lbs do I torque the barrel down to? What’s a good torque wrench to buy? Any other pointers would be great. Thanks in advance.

 

[Praeger]

So I’m dabbling into the prefit game. Currently have a 6xc barrel coming. I’ve ordered a viper vice and action wrench. What lbs do I torque the barrel down to? What’s a good torque wrench to buy? Any other pointers would be great. Thanks in advance.

Did you order your Vector barrel to be hand tightened or torqued on?

If hand tightened, you won't need the action wrench. Hand tighten, then tighten set screws to 15 in/lbs. If the barrel was cut for being torqued on, 85 ft/lbs.

 

[Widowmaker300]

I picked up a shouldered torqued to play with.

 

[Praeger]

I picked up a shouldered torqued to play with.

Get a set of go gauges to check headspace. Other than that, it sounds you have everything you need. As to what torque wrench, Tekton makes an affordable one that is repeatable. For a bit more, I'd suggest a Proto.