I haven't done it yet but as soon as I pickup another barrel nut wrench I,m going to cut it and make it an open in wrench. It should work well once the factory nut has been loosened one time.
I'm a barrel swap junkie but to tell you the truth, it's getting a little tiresome to continually remove the scope, swap the barrel, replace the scope then go out and bore sight it all in again. There has got to be a better way.
Has anyone figured out a method whereby I can leave the scope in place on the reciever, remover the barrel nut, swap barrels and be relatively good to go? I'm sure I'll still need to resight the rifle, but it would have to be closer than the other mothod of complete removal - I hope.
Any ideas? Tools you've made or modifed? Methods which have proven to work?
Thanks all.....
I haven't done it yet but as soon as I pickup another barrel nut wrench I,m going to cut it and make it an open in wrench. It should work well once the factory nut has been loosened one time.
Retired sniper. You can run, But you will only die tired!!!
I have used an AR 15 wrench that fits right into the groove on the standard barrel nut so you don't even have to cut a standard wrench. Also you could always use a quick detach ring system that keeps zero.
What about the front screw in the base?
couple of savages
What about it?Originally Posted by quickkillaught6
Taking a scope off is very very simple, and I'd have to say if you take it off and remount it and the point of aim is different you've got problem's that need to be corrected. Not trying to be a smart azz here but think about it, that's one reason I have been using 1 piece mount's as well as bedding the mount to the action to make sure that there is no binding going on. +1 on quick detach rings.
There really is an excuse for everything!
shorten it!Originally Posted by quickkillaught6
.223 Rem AI, .22-250 AI, .220 Swift AI .243 Win AI, .6mm Rem AI, .257 Rob AI, .25-06 AI, 6.5x300wsm .30-06 AI, .270 STW, 7mm STW, 28 nosler, .416 Taylor
If you are going to be swaping barrels that often then spend the money and get the tap for the barrel threads and run it in the receiver with the scope mount screws in place. Never have to remove or worry about the screws again as the tap will cut threads in the screw ends.Originally Posted by quickkillaught6
"And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” John 8:32 (New King James Version)
Why is it so hard to remove the scope?
"An armed society is a polite society"
"...shall not be infringed" What's the confusion?
Originally Posted by earl39
I know there is something wrong here I just cant put my finger on it
I'm failing to understand the concern about the front base screw. Does that somehow interfere with barrel removal and installation?
If the front base screw is a touch to long it will act as a set screw on the barrel thread. Run the tap in and kill two birds with one stone. Front mount screw can't back out with barrel in place and barrel threads in and out without buggering up the threads. Just remove barrel and make sure front mount screw is tight then run tap in and presto.
"And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” John 8:32 (New King James Version)
the screw if to long will bottom on the barrel threads, mashing then as you turn out the barrel
.223 Rem AI, .22-250 AI, .220 Swift AI .243 Win AI, .6mm Rem AI, .257 Rob AI, .25-06 AI, 6.5x300wsm .30-06 AI, .270 STW, 7mm STW, 28 nosler, .416 Taylor
mugsie,
I change for 223 to 22-250 to rem 6mm all the time.
never ever remove the scope...........a Bushnell 8 X 32 X 40.
been doing this for 3 yrs.
use one of SSS wrenches. have a Farrel Pickatinney base. burris rings with inserts.
all barrels are varmint countour on my VLP.
You have diagnosed the problem and a grinding wheel, file, lathe or even sandpaper would be the cure to remove the offending thread or threads. You would never want to have contact on the screw or it won't do the job of securing the base.Originally Posted by Blue Avenger
You don't need any special tools....you need more donor actions! ;D
"As long as there's lead in the air....there's still hope.."
And maybe shorter screws..............................Originally Posted by sharpshooter
OR Hammer and screwdriver if your the type that like to abuse your nuts! Then you do not have to even remove the stock.
.223 Rem AI, .22-250 AI, .220 Swift AI .243 Win AI, .6mm Rem AI, .257 Rob AI, .25-06 AI, 6.5x300wsm .30-06 AI, .270 STW, 7mm STW, 28 nosler, .416 Taylor
What is wrong with a barrel vise?
Willing to give back for what the sport has done for me!
`Originally Posted by mugsie
I think this is why Thompson's are popular
Jeff518
But good scopes for each barrel = $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$Originally Posted by Jeff518
.223 Rem AI, .22-250 AI, .220 Swift AI .243 Win AI, .6mm Rem AI, .257 Rob AI, .25-06 AI, 6.5x300wsm .30-06 AI, .270 STW, 7mm STW, 28 nosler, .416 Taylor
Don't worry about $$$$, Obama will print more! ::)
Any suggestions for situations with an extended scope rail that over hangs the barrel nut...?
How do the Remington guys do it?
No nut, barrel vise and internal action wrench.
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