Author Topic: Switching barrels (Read 650 times)

chopper69 · « **on:** March 24, 2006, 11:34:47 PM »

Is there a secret to aligning the hinge pin with the stock and barrell. The tolerances (not complaining) are so tight that it can be a pain to switch barrels. My 50 cal. barrell installs fine but my shotgun barrel is a bitch to install. Not sure if that shotgun barrel hole might need some reaming?

Redhawk1 · « **Reply #1 on:** March 25, 2006, 01:27:32 AM »

Do not ream that hole, you will make the barrel fit to the frame loose and therefor cause inaccuracy. Most guys I know like that tight fit.

Cement Man · « **Reply #2 on:** March 25, 2006, 02:52:10 AM »

My pins are tight too, and I like 'em that way. I have a drift with a nylon face that I use to tap my pins out with, and when I replace them I lube the pins and the holes moderately with Break-Free CPL. I tap the pins in gently with a small nylon faced hammer. Yeah, it takes a little more effort than dismounting or mounting barrels on some of my other break action rifles and shotguns, but I see no downside to having that precise fit and it's really not that much of a job for me to change barrels. I don't change all that often.

coopershooter · « **Reply #3 on:** March 25, 2006, 08:36:10 AM »

tight is good!