Need Barrel block/clamp info please

[TresMon]

Hiya fellas,

I'm thinking I can save money and create several solutions by converting my Savage long action (300 WM) F-class,Tactical, hunting rifle to a barrel clamp set up. I'm wanting to rebarrel to a 32" barrel. I know my old two screw 110 action is not very rigid. So between what I already have on hand to work with and being a machinist I think A barrel block set up would be the way to go. My stock is big enough to accept inletting for the block, I have the action and it's a proven shooter. The block would negate the receiver's lacking rigidity. I don't have much money but can save a heap as I'm a machinist.

So any way I have been looking on the net for info on barrel blocks/clamps. I need any links & info I can get. I have questions:

1. does a barrel block system still use a recoil lug or is clamping pressure high enough to overcome recoil forces? or is a shoulder turned on the barrel to act as a recoil lug of sorts on the front end of the block?

2. how big does it need to be? (Length primarily) LxWxH?

I figure I will machine the block out of Aluminum. What series of Aluminum do you guys recommend?

Thanks so much,
Tres

 

[CJ6]

Tres, I have a couple of Bill Shehanes Aluminum 1 piece blocks (solid top). They are 6" L x 1.550" W (can't remember D) bored for 1.350 BBL. They are split longitudenally and clamp via allen head bolts in the side/bottom. No need to use a recoil lug (my actions are free floated) pillar bedded blocks. I have never had movement (witness marked) with them.

 

[TresMon]

Thanks for the info!