Barrel Blocks

MROFD · Post by **MROFD** » Mon May 28, 2012 12:25 pm

I was wondering if anyone could pass on their information regarding their use/experience with using Barrel Blocks.
Can they be used in conjunction with V Block action bedding or is it recommended to fully float the action? :?:

bruce moulds · Post by **bruce moulds** » Mon May 28, 2012 1:11 pm

bigdog,
it's either/or. definitely not both.
keep safe,
bruce.
(the silver fox)

IanP · Post by **IanP** » Mon May 28, 2012 5:27 pm

Matt, have a talk to Stuart at BRT as they sell barrel blocks and have experience with them. http://www.benchrest.com.au/miscellaneo ... e-products

If I remember correctly I think Glen made one up for M. Hayseed

so he could also help you with some info.

Ian

Post by **AlanF** » Mon May 28, 2012 5:36 pm

MROFD wrote:...Can they be used in conjunction with V Block action bedding...

Matt,

I use V blocks above and below for the barrel clamp, but as Bruce says, you would normally have the action floating. You could try bedding the action as well, but I've never seen it done, which may mean its been tried unsuccessfully.

Alan

Gadget · Post by **Gadget** » Tue May 29, 2012 9:28 am

Hi
We run a number of barrel clamped rig's, and they ALL FLOAT the action, its the reason for clamping.
Gadget

Post by **AlanF** » Tue May 29, 2012 9:41 am

Gadget wrote:Hi
We run a number of barrel clamped rig's, and they ALL FLOAT the action, its the reason for clamping.
Gadget

Graham,

Agreed that barrel clamping removes stress from action and thread, and also has a barrel stiffening effect. And I can't see any advantage clamping/bedding the action as well - more likely it would introduce problems.

Alan

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