How much torque on a bbl?

saands · February 23, 2002, 11:46 AM

Approximately how much torque do you put an a barrel when you are installing a new one?
Thanks,
Saands

4 Eyed Six Shooter · February 23, 2002, 08:06 PM

Saands, I like to tighten the barrel slightly more than snug. The basic idea is to get it tight enough so that it will not come loose from the stress put on it from firing, but not so tight as to place undue stress by torquing it as tight as you can. If your threads are good, the torque sholder on the barrel is square and the face of the receiver are square to each other, it will almost ring when it comes togather. If it is a Mauser be sure the shank lenth is correct between the inside ring and the front of the receiver.
The threads should be snug without being overly tight when screwing the action to the barrel.
Good Shooting-John K

Bogie · February 25, 2002, 03:24 PM

Put anti-seize compound, or some other similar goop, on the threads. Lean into that sucker - I use one of the two-hand Davidson wrenches that goes inside the action, and I put the barrel in a vise. Have your vise TIGHT.

February 23, 2002, 11:46 AM	#1
saands Senior Member Join Date: November 14, 1999 Posts: 1,573	How much torque on a bbl? Approximately how much torque do you put an a barrel when you are installing a new one? Thanks, Saands

February 23, 2002, 08:06 PM	#2
4 Eyed Six Shooter Senior Member Join Date: October 4, 2001 Location: Idaho Posts: 105	Saands, I like to tighten the barrel slightly more than snug. The basic idea is to get it tight enough so that it will not come loose from the stress put on it from firing, but not so tight as to place undue stress by torquing it as tight as you can. If your threads are good, the torque sholder on the barrel is square and the face of the receiver are square to each other, it will almost ring when it comes togather. If it is a Mauser be sure the shank lenth is correct between the inside ring and the front of the receiver. The threads should be snug without being overly tight when screwing the action to the barrel. Good Shooting-John K __________________ www.savagegunsmithing.com Fight Crime-Shoot Back!!!! Anyone worth shooting is worth shooting more than once!!!

February 25, 2002, 03:24 PM	#3
Bogie Senior Member Join Date: June 5, 2000 Location: Job hunting on the road... Posts: 3,827	Put anti-seize compound, or some other similar goop, on the threads. Lean into that sucker - I use one of the two-hand Davidson wrenches that goes inside the action, and I put the barrel in a vise. Have your vise TIGHT. __________________ Job hunting, but helping a friend out at www.vikingmachineusa.com - and learning the finer aspects of becoming a precision machinist. And making the world's greatest bottle openers!

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