i got the old bbl off with no issues, but the new one will not turn the last 1/4 inch or so. these bbls are pre-fit by uncle sam...with witness marks to insure correct installation.
ra 44 bbl on a smith corona recvr( the take off was a ra also).
i have always got bbls on and off with just vise bbl jaws, not a full blown bbl vise.
so is there an issue with 03 bbl intallations...or do i just need to spring for a bbl vise ?
mike in co