Long Headstock - Short Barrel

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RoyB

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The need to chamber a 13" barrel for an XP-100 arose.

I wanted the bore of the muzzle centered in the headstock, but it simply wasn't long enough to reach the spider.

I would rather not chamber in the steady rest, although that is how I've done short barrels in the past.

Instead I made up this device. the "delrin" plug was to not damage the crown as this barrel was being rechambered and the crown was complete.

Worked out great. The only way it would work better is if the headstock plug was a precision expanding mandrel..........

Shortbarrellongheadstock-vi.jpg
 
RoyB said:
The need to chamber a 13" barrel for an XP-100 arose.

I wanted the bore of the muzzle centered in the headstock, but it simply wasn't long enough to reach the spider.

I would rather not chamber in the steady rest, although that is how I've done short barrels in the past.

Instead I made up this device. the "delrin" plug was to not damage the crown as this barrel was being rechambered and the crown was complete.

Worked out great. The only way it would work better is if the headstock plug was a precision expanding mandrel..........

Shortbarrellongheadstock-vi.jpg
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Slick! I love it! What chamber, to what chamber? Nice work!
 
Cool. How did the project turn out? Your idea solves a problem I've had with some shorter barrels, so I'll be out in the shop, this weekend, putting together the pieces to make this work in my setup.

Thanks for the great solution to a problem!
 
Another Method you might try

Set up and action truing jig in your lathe take some copper water pipe and make some bushings so the screws don't mar your barrel. dial it in like Gordy Gritters does. You can use heater hose and a clamp to your flush system.
Nat Lambeth
 
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