Thread: Barrel Vices

People that have used these what are the best?

Not stressed on price just want to know what's the best.

What models have features you like and what features would you like if it had?

As in removing your barrel?

Four bolts to clamp on instead of two. The secret is to have soft aluminium jaws that closely match the profile of the barrel you want to clamp and as close as possible from the breech . Those aluminium jaws have to be machined on a lathe. What barrel do you intend to remove?

Originally Posted by Friwi

Four bolts to clamp on instead of two. The secret is to have soft aluminium jaws that closely match the profile of the barrel you want to clamp and as close as possible from the breech . Those aluminium jaws have to be machined on a lathe. What barrel do you intend to remove?

What do 4 bolts give you mechanically it just seems that you are more likely to unevenly load the tight fitting bushings and load then unevenly compared to a 2 bolt option. Alot of shanks i have seen would be lucky to have 30mm of area to engage with.

And multiple types but likely for myself mostly small diameter actions such as Kimbers, howa minis etc. But will have it suit most options up to 1.3" shanks.

Yes with prefits nowadays it's becoming a more popular item for shooters to have rather than just gunsmiths

https://ozarkprecisionnz.co.nz/shop/...vise-full-kit/

Probably the best on the market.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8qSMIqCO_H4

Originally Posted by TeRei

https://ozarkprecisionnz.co.nz/shop/...vise-full-kit/

Probably the best on the market.

I'm not sure I'm sold on the single bolt providing clamping pressure. But does look handy. My current one is pretty similar to their other option but I would like to improve a couple parts of the design. Interesting to see other opinions.

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Originally Posted by TeRei

https://ozarkprecisionnz.co.nz/shop/...vise-full-kit/

Probably the best on the market.

wonder if theres a market in NZ for them?

Tbone shipwrighting in Australia also make barrel vices and action wrenches.

http://www.t-boneshipwrighting.com.au/?


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Originally Posted by robhughes-games

wonder if there's a market in NZ for them?

Kind of what I was getting at. I've made some but would be nice to improve my design and make a few extras.

Originally Posted by Stocky

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Reach out to Craig at Ozark and get a SAC Modular barrel vice. I was impressed using one the other day.