I Don't Want to Beat a Dead Horse, But I Have a Question on Barrel Swapping

[GaCop]

This seems to come easy to me. I was going to say the same thing. My wife says I cuss worse than a sailor.

[ninner]

If there is any Axis work in your future I recommend a barrel vice. Things go a lot easier with the barrel bolted firmly to the work bench. Here is the one I have and for $70 you cant go wrong.
http://www.midwayusa.com/product/226100/wheeler-engineering-barrel-vise-with-3-wood-bushings

[hairbear21]

I got everything swapped, and it went great! I did do the leather trick (had and old belt), and that helped in keeping anything from moving. I did, however, cheat and use a little heat to remove the shank. It was a mother f-er, and it was cold in the garage, so I threw some heat on it (only enough to remove condensation), and it popped loose instantly!
You all have been great, and check out the video I made with some thoughts on the 270 to 243 conversion!
https://youtu.be/PRhM-K23qmo