mentor on how to spin on/off barrels

[TJD123]

hello - i am wondering if anyone in the greater san diego(ish) area would be willing to show me how to spin a barrel on/off. Yes i could pay a smith to do it, but would like to learn how to do it so i can do it myself down the road. I'd rather not learn this via youtube haha.

Lunch/beers ect... are on me!

Thanks!
Tj

 

[NBK]

You need a barrel vice, an action bar, aluminum shims and powdered sugar.

 

[TJD123]

You need a barrel vice, an action bar, aluminum shims and powdered sugar.

yes and an action wrench. just hoping to watch someone who has done it a bunch do it before i do it on my own so i don't screw up my barrel on the first attempt.

 

[TJD123]

powdered sugar?

 

[TRICER]

Left loosy righty tighty you've got this!!!

 

[NBK]

Yes, the powdered sugar keeps the shims from slipping on the barrel.

Action wrench/bar same thing. And if it is a Tikka, you will need a cheater bar.

 

[The joel]

No idea how to spin a barrel. I do know lunch and beers well though.

 

[TJD123]

Yes, the powdered sugar keeps the shims from slipping on the barrel.

Action wrench/bar same thing. And if it is a Tikka, you will need a cheater bar.

Cheater bar?

 

[NBK]

The Tikka barrels usually don't come off easy. Leverage is your friend.