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Offline SHARPS4953

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barrel keys installation
« on: August 24, 2022, 11:49:56 PM »
Yes I've done it but not my favorite thing to do. Any good tips on cutting and installing barrel keys? I've got a good jig for octagon barrels but this is a round barrel.

Scott
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Offline Kevin Houlihan

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Re: barrel keys installation
« Reply #1 on: August 25, 2022, 12:12:21 AM »
https://americanlongrifles.org/forum/index.php?topic=10171.0
  There is a great tutorial section on many subjects. Here is an excellent one on barrel keys that I’ve used with great success.
Kevin
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Offline SHARPS4953

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Re: barrel keys installation
« Reply #2 on: August 25, 2022, 04:59:20 AM »
just what I was looking for, thanks!

Scott
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Offline frogwalking

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Re: barrel keys installation
« Reply #3 on: August 30, 2022, 04:57:41 AM »
I will not attempt to use keys on a precarve.  With a squared up stock and a drillpress it is all about meaurement.
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Offline mikeyfirelock

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Re: barrel keys installation
« Reply #4 on: August 31, 2022, 01:35:28 AM »
I seem to recall using a half round Barrel at one time and folding the front  lugs out of sheet with longer “ ears”  and soldering them to the barrel.  Apparently they worked ok..no one has complained.
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