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Barrel Blocks
Posted: Mon May 28, 2012 12:25 pm
by MROFD
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?
Posted: Mon May 28, 2012 1:11 pm
by bruce moulds
bigdog,
it's either/or. definitely not both.
keep safe,
bruce.
(the silver fox)
Posted: Mon May 28, 2012 5:27 pm
by IanP
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
Re: Barrel Blocks
Posted: Mon May 28, 2012 5:36 pm
by AlanF
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
Posted: Tue May 29, 2012 9:28 am
by Gadget
Hi
We run a number of barrel clamped rig's, and they ALL FLOAT the action, its the reason for clamping.
Gadget
Posted: Tue May 29, 2012 9:41 am
by AlanF
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