Fitting new barrel

[upstech76]

I read the FAQ's but still have questions!  Just picked up a new 223 barrel from a member here on the board.  Obtained a frame from a different member about a month ago.  The barrel will not close and if I understand correctly I need to sand or file the recess in the underlug.  Was thinking of using a wooden dowel and sandpaper.  Does this should feasible?  The barrel is brand new so will I need to file the breach flat?  One would think the factory did that!  On the underlug do I simply file a little and try it then repeat until it locks up?

Thanks,

Michael

[gcrank1]

Drop a cartridge into the chamber to check how flush it is with the breech; it should be only a few thousandths below flush. If you do any filing on the breech it would affect that. Set a small square around the breech swell and see how it looks across that breech; even or lopsided, etc. Hold it out and look at it; the human eye can detect more than we often give it credit for. Set it up in the frame and close it up as far as t will go. Does it look straight and square and even, just doesnt close up far enough?
Do not remove any metal unless you know it is without a doubt the thing to do.
If it passes the above inspections you are ready to proceed to step 2.

[Goatwhiskers]

gcrank, good advice.  Reminds me of the old German saying: Dere is alvays a cure for de sausage dot's too long.  Goatwhiskers

[upstech76]

Thanks for the advise and clarification.  Since I posted my original post I have actually started fitting the barrel and have it shooting.  However I still have some more work to do this coming weekend to get it right.

[Dinny]

Reminds me of the old German saying: Dere is alvays a cure for de sausage dot's too long.  Goatwhiskers

That's a problem I have never heard of before.   

Thanks for a good laugh, Dinny

[ourway77]

I followed step three, I took it to a Gunsmith. LOL

[gcrank1]

Glad it is working out (however you get there). The procedure is not as complicated as maybe intimidating, but the right checks and procedure need to be followed. I cant help but think,"it cant be too bad, they have people do it at the factory, and Im a 'people". That has got me into trouble more than once .