Barrel vise recommendation

[Kevin1990]

So it has occurred to me through a different thread I posted, that I need a barrel vise There seems to be as many as you can shake a stick at. Any recommendations on “the best.” Or what your favorite is?

Thanks fellas.

 

[rijndael]

I use a Viper barrel vise, I got it from Brownells. You can get it for about $60. Wrap the barrel in drywall tape if you want to keep the finish pretty

 

[Owens85]

Yeah the viper barrel vise has done me well. I even use it to clean when at the house.

 

[Kevin1990]

Wow that’s a nice one, also one of the cheaper ones I’ve seen.

 

[AlNyhus]

Kevin, the cardboard rolls from toilet paper and paper towels work great around the barrel. -Al

 

[Kevin1990]

Kevin, the cardboard rolls from toilet paper and paper towels work great around the barrel. -Al

Good to know! I’m seeing people use drywall tape, but I like the toilet paper roll better.

 

[nwmnbowhunter]

I got a short action custom and I've only used it a few times but man it seems awesome.

 

[Dimner]

I have the davidson vice. Worked well so far. I have been using leather scraps from making knife sheaths to keep the barrel from scratching. Did have a tikka start slipping in the leather, some confectioners sugar took care of that slipping. Didn't scratch a thing.

Bought the davidson vice off ebay direct from the mfg believe.

 

[Kracken McGraw]

So it has occurred to me through a different thread I posted, that I need a barrel vise There seems to be as many as you can shake a stick at. Any recommendations on “the best.” Or what your favorite is?

Thanks fellas.

Altus Shooting had the best price for the Viper that I found and shipped the same day.

 

[Edd]

I’ve had a few, most were junk. The first good one I’ve owned is the one I have now, a Brownells.

 

[Bronsin]

I've been completely happy with my PMA unit.

 

[Clancy]

I use the viper with a toilet paper roll and a layer of painter’s tape underneath it. Never had it fail nor ruin a finish.

I did sand the inside of mine to rough it up, but it only took 5 minutes using a large dowel and drywall screens.

 

[Kracken McGraw]

A deep 3/4 socket and a 3/8 ratchet is very handy for the Viper vise.

 

[jpx2rk]

I have a Wheeler version, works well. Some skinny barrels present a challenge in getting the vise clamped down tight enough to prevent some slippage/spinning, but that barrel is usually coming off one way or another anyways. LOL

 

[hogpatrol]

My 2¢, Don't waste your money on any that have rubber inserts. Use one that's all metal and wrap the barrel with brown paper bag material.

 

[3Ackleys]

10 ton hydraulic press and aluminium inserts from Power custom or make your own inserts.

 

[Kevin1990]

10 ton hydraulic press and aluminium inserts from Power custom or make your own inserts.

I got a wood splitter. I’ll try clamping it in that. Lol. Kidding

 

[MSS]

I have the Brownells barrel vise. It works well for me. I use it on prefits so I am not breaking any 700 barrells off. I make sure to use pine resin and mask off with tape.

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[Scuff275]

Recently purchased the Bravo Barrel Vise from Short Action Customs complete kit. Great quality and comes with 5 aluminum inserts. Also really like the arca mounting base.

 

[Intheshop]

Big a$$ H frame hydraulic press with aluminum bushings.