HOW new Barrel on a 30-30

[Deacon Stone]

Whats it take to put a new barrel on a Winchester 30-30. I have the new barrel and it screws in but needs about another 1/4 of a turn to be straight up. I want to learn and thats what I'm playing with to see what it take. I guess I need a lathe maybe?
And then theres the proper head space.

Beginner at somethings. But very mechanically inclined.
Thanks Deacon Stone

[John Taylor]

You might be able to go that 1/4 turn with a good barrel vice.
http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l132/johnptaylor/barrelvicewithVblock.jpg

[Charlie Sometimes]

I haven't done a lot of barrel swapping, but have removed a few in my day, and reinstalled them on various centerfires. From my observations, I agree with John. That might be the limit of the barrel vise and wrench method before you need a machinist- depending on just how big a boy you are, and how long your cheater wrench is! A solid vise and HD wrench is critical, and it appears John has one! :grin:

I gotta build one like that! :bigsmyl2:

You can rent go/ no-go gauges to check your work.

[lathesmith]

You might be able to go that 1/4 turn with a good barrel vice.



Holy Cow John, now THAT'S a barrel vise!

lathesmith

[John Taylor]

I saw another gunsmith had one with a 7 ton jack so I went with a 20 ton. Got to be real careful on some of the old guns, you can end up with a tight spot in the bore. Aluminum blocks are machined to fit the taper of the barrel and sometimes I wrap a layer of paper around the barrel to keep from leaving marks on the blue. Some of the old guns that have been together for over 100 years require a little heat to get the barrel off.
The action wrench made from 4140 annealed steel plate.
http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l132/johnptaylor/actionwrenchbreachplug.jpg

[atr]

Outstanding barrel vise !!!!

[lathesmith]

If that rig won't break 'em loose, nothing will! Very nice!

lathesmith

[Faust]

I would relieve the barrel shoulder before I'd go 1/4 turn!

[JFrench]

Deacon Stone
We use a high pressure grease on the barrel threads and the barrel shoulder. Tighten and loosen several times helps seat the threads. Do not over do or the receiver can twist. A heavy duty vise and wrench helps.
James