What do I need to change my own barrel?

[elmerdeer]

Hi Guys, I have a few barrels that will be threaded, chambered and headspaced from my gunsmith, ready to put on my rifle. And I would like to be able to change my own barrels instead of going to a gunsmith. What do I need to do this process properly?
I have the no-go gauge, my action is Stiller Predator and my barrels are stainless. From what I've read I know I need a barrel vice, a action wrench, and some anti-seize grease, which ones would you guys recomend?
And how do I get the barrel on properly so that I dont have a problem? What is the procedure?
Thanks
Elmer

 

[Rustystud]

Here is what I sell my customers with Stiller Predator actions:

1. Kelblys Rear Action Wrench aprox. $60.

2. Davidson Aluminum Barrel Vice aprox $60.

3. Small tub of high temperature bearing grease or anti seize for lubing shoulder, lug, and threads. This prevents gauling and is very important especially with stainless.

4. If the barrels have shoulders and are properly headspaced you will not need any gauges.

5. If you are using a barrel nut you will need both a Go and No Go gauge (steel) made by the same manufacture.
appox $30.00 each

There are a number of other gauges and vices some maybe better and some maybe not.
Others will tell you can do it with just a Go Gauge and some tape. Others will tell you can do it with a spent case.
Do it right and use both a Go and No- Go gauges.

Nat Lambeth

 

[shortgrass]

Excellent reply from Nat.