Convert large shank barrel to small

[zloe]

Question,
I have a large shank barrel that I have laying around. Also have a small shank receiver. I know you can make the 2 work together, but what is the easiest way to make this happen?

any simple DIY methods?

[Robinhood]

Plan A) Put barrel in a lathe. Indicate bore on both ends to within .0002" without influence or deflection. Turn the barrel down to 1.055 +.005/-.000 Pick up any remaining threads with the threading tool. Cut threads to proper pitch diameter.

Plan B) Get large shank action or re-bore and thread your action.

Plan C) Sell barrel and purchase a barrel that fits.

There really isn't any easier way. Actually, there is no other way

[zloe]

So a lathe will be involved?
Dang.

[mudpig]

Yep....no other way :(

[sharpshooter]

You could use a Dremel if you're really good.....;)

[J.Baker]

Oh great, I can already envision the YouTube video on how to rethread a barrel with a Dremel. Thanks Fred! :cower:

[zloe]

You can do anything with a dremel. I'll upload the video later.:cool:

[J.Baker]

You can do anything with a dremel. I'll upload the video later.:cool:

:hail:

[want2ride]

ok, where is the popcorn?

[strut64]

you don't have to be as sophisticated as a Dremel. A good shorp flat file and thred file can do it Easy peasy1

[J.Baker]

you don't have to be as sophisticated as a Dremel. A good shorp flat file and thred file can do it Easy peasy1

Ok then, you do the video on that one and we'll schedule a double feature Saturday afternoon matinee to premier them both.

[Warby]

Maybe a rigid 300 with proper die and somebody to hold your beer