Gunsmithing Need Advise with Barrel Vise Bushing Size

[Smokin]

Im ordering the Brownell's Barrel Vise but am trying to avoid buying the $390 set with all the bushings. I would like to buy just the vise and just the correct aluminum bushing. My barrels all have a breech diameter of 1.198". Which bushing do I buy? Do I buy brownells #9 bushing with a bushing ID of 1.200, the #10 bushing with a bushing ID of 1.225 or the #8 bushing with an ID of 1.775?

 

[300sniper]

Re: Need Advise with Barrel Vise Bushing Size

the 1.2 should work.

 

[BlackOps Tech]

Re: Need Advise with Barrel Vise Bushing Size

How long is the breech on your barrel? The bushing will/should be determined by barrel contour....

 

[LSandBinc]

Re: Need Advise with Barrel Vise Bushing Size

Call Brownell's tech staff and ask them.

 

[Papagrizzly]

Re: Need Advise with Barrel Vise Bushing Size

Did you consider the Farrell? The spring loaded upper jaw comes in real handy.

Also available at Brownells. Just tape your barrel with blue masking tape and works like a charm without damaging the finish on your barrel. You could also use thin strips of teflon as barrel protectors when tightening.

http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/pid=17199/Product/BARREL_VISE

 

[Lt. Arclight]

Re: Need Advise with Barrel Vise Bushing Size

I bought the Brownell's vise and just 2 different sized jaws-VERY,VERY HEAVY-DUTY!! I just use a piece of copy paper will a touch of rosin to swap out AI barrels.

Definitely a very well made vise.