Multi-barrel accuracy on same frame

[chip-don]

what is a good straring point for tork on the forearm screw

[cwlongshot]

I think Tim found some numbers.. 24 inch pounds IIRC.

CW

[MyT]

Have any of you had experience with accuracy of dedicated pillar bedded fore ends for switch barrels?  In theory, the metal-to-metal contact of the pillar and barrel lug should give consistent fore end installation which should contribute to consistent point of impact when barrels are switched.

[cwlongshot]

Yup!!  Its a excellent design and works very well. There is an excellent writeup with pictures along the steps in our FAQ's!!

CW

[kernman]

Can some one explain the torque wrench setup?

My forearm has a phillips head. What would I need to buy?

So using the same torque each time would likely eliminate the need to re-zero after switching barrels? Or, even if you did, you would not need to fire as many shots to get back to zero?

[quickdtoo]

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[JonD.]

Can some one explain the torque wrench setup?

My forearm has a phillips head. What would I need to buy?

So using the same torque each time would likely eliminate the need to re-zero after switching barrels? Or, even if you did, you would not need to fire as many shots to get back to zero?

I have a Craftsman electric screwdriver with the adjustable torque head. I set it on #1 and tighten.

[gendoc]

i found that in all of my combinations between 2 frames
the torque is--- 22 inch lbs consistently.
works excellent with all my barrels on both frames.
never have to re-zero. probably cause i use the same brand glass, rings and mounts on all.
with same torque settings for all bases and rings.
both forends are inletted the exact same with o-rings and p-pads of the same size.
3 factory fitted barrels and 3 previously luved ones (used) on either frame.
manufacturer dates are around 2 years difference.
and all barrel diameters are closely the same.
the forends are moded for the largest diameter barrel, of course.......

BUT,   like i mentioned on a previous thread----i have read some horror stories of barrels
not fitting, not even close!!!!!!!!
i guess i have been lucky so-far.

[Victor3]

 I've been away from the handi scene for a while, partially because I decided I just had to have nice fitted walnut forends for each of my five bbls - to match an equaly nice BC stock I have - on one receiver. On second thought however, the main reason I ventured into handi-land was to stay low-budget, so buying multiple fancy forends didn't make much sense

 Becoming even more practical-minded as the economy takes a dump, I've decided to lower my standards a bit and just obtain pallet-wood forends to fit and finish to match a cheapo stock I reshaped and put a Pachmayer pad on.



 I imagine many who have a laminated or other fancy stock don't want to buy matching/fitted forends for each of their bbls, so use only one forend for all of them. I can see how accuracy problems might be common when doing this...