Reattaching a Krieger barrel to a Rem 700 receiver - by hand?

[DShortt]

If the discussion has turned to barrel REMOVAL on a scrap barrel then yes, I can see that. It's not like there's any value to the barrel but scrap anyway. It's not something I would do to a good barrel barring some sort of emergency though.

 

[joshb]

If the discussion has turned to barrel REMOVAL on a scrap barrel then yes, I can see that. It's not like there's any value to the barrel but scrap anyway. It's not something I would do to a good barrel barring some sort of emergency though.

It depends on what you call scrap, these days. I chuckle/cringe when I see used barrels on the sale forum. “$300……only 2000 rounds down the tube!”

 

[joshb]

My local gunsmith - just back in, agreed to put my barrel back on ASAP, which was this afternoon. Nice!
He used a torque wrench set at 100 lbs.
Now I know.

I set all of mine at 40 lbs. Never had one loosen up. Easier to get off when the time comes and less possibility of damage.

 

[okie]

It depends on what you call scrap, these days. I chuckle/cringe when I see used barrels on the sale forum. “$300……only 2000 rounds down the tube!”

mater stakes...i also use em for jack handles and barb wire twisters...lol

 

[joshb]

mater stakes...i also use em for jack handles and barb wire twisters...lol

I’ve been thinking that a skilled machinist could make a really cool fountain out of some old barrels.