MRP Barrel Discussion/Question

[77Bronc]

While I was cleaning my rifles last evening getting ready for the range this morning, I checked the torque on the two locking studs on my LMT MWS and they were right on spec. I use a Seekonk wrench for torquing the studs.

I have done this in the past and they are always tight, no backing off after many rounds of shooting...

Has anyone with the LMT MRP type set up had the studs back off during normal shooting?

Also, unless I am changing a barrel, I do not see a reason to ever remove the barrel, do you agree? I have not removed the MWS barrel since I had the scope dialed in...I may try this one day to see what the POI shift change will be if any.

77

 

[Alpine 338]

Re: MRP Barrel Discussion/Question

77 - I have severial of the MRP rifles in 223, and have never removed a barrel, or checked torque.

I just replaced the barrel in my MWS a few days ago, and the POI shift at 100-meters between changing barrels (16" CB to a 18" SS) was less then 1-moa.

I beleive that if properly torqued, the bolts will not back-out out on you. May be a problem if you change barrels frequently, and the threads become worn and/or stressed, especially if not torqued to the correct specs.

I see no reason to remove a barrel, other then replacement.

 

[edwin907]

Re: MRP Barrel Discussion/Question

With short and long rail chassis and 4 barrels I have oppurtunity to swap them a lot, but I use a calibraded t handle wrench for bolt pressure Don't even think I have been running the latest spacers, but zero problems

 

[77Bronc]

Re: MRP Barrel Discussion/Question

Good, Thanks for the feedback....


77