Racepres Posted October 3, 2016 Report Share Posted October 3, 2016 Hello; I am about to try to finish a long running Project. Turk M38 [large ring small threads] in 270 win. Got the barrelled action quite some time ago. Just checked and Headspace is good ..maybe a Bit "tight". I don't know that I want to D&T with the barrel in place? Since it is pretty thick on the Turkish M38 between the "ring" and the barrel, I guess I could if I was careful...Very Careful! If I pull the Barrel to D&T, will the headspace be at least close, if not a Bit Tighter Yet??? or should it come right back to where it is??? Thanks for your attention to this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clemson Posted October 3, 2016 Report Share Posted October 3, 2016 I use a Forster jig to Drill and Tap a barreled action. I really prefer that to the milling machine. If, however, you want to pull the barrel, make an index mark on the barrel and receiver at the bottom where it won't show. Reinstall the barrel to line up the marks, and you will be good to go. Bill Jacobs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Racepres Posted October 3, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2016 Thanks for that... Has it been your experience that the barrel will be as "tight" the second time around?? I ask because ..I don't do Gunsmithing often so I borrowed a Headspace gauge set, and do Not own a Reamer... I am not really wanting to pull the Barrel, unless I am risking a bad D&T job... In my [feeble] mind I keep telling myself that the "ring" on a Turk is quite thick and shouldn't matter that much...While My non-pragmatic side tells me a R&R of the barrel is a Better Option... No wonder I don't get anything Done...HUH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roscoedoh Posted October 3, 2016 Report Share Posted October 3, 2016 Sure you can drill and tap with the barrel on. You'll just need to not drill down into the barrel and then all you're doing is tapping a blind hole. But as Clemson suggested, its much easier to pull the barrel and not worry about drilling into it on accident. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Racepres Posted October 3, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2016 Sure you can drill and tap with the barrel on. You'll just need to not drill down into the barrel and then all you're doing is tapping a blind hole. But as Clemson suggested, its much easier to pull the barrel and not worry about drilling into it on accident. Accident????? My Middle Name! LOL Think I will study the length of the base mounting screws carefully. Guessing there is enough room to drill fairly deeply on the Turk, without getting near the Barrel...due to Small Ring size barrel in a Large Ring action...May not even need a Bottoming tap [which I ain't got] We'll see!! Thanks for the Input... Now..Gimme Encouragement!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken98k Posted October 4, 2016 Report Share Posted October 4, 2016 It has been my experience that after pulling a barrel it seems to screw in a little more the second time around.<br />I have solved this problem by very slightly peening the shoulder of the barrel (where it will be at the<br />bottom) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Racepres Posted October 4, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2016 It has been my experience that after pulling a barrel it seems to screw in a little more the second time around.<br />I have solved this problem by very slightly peening the shoulder of the barrel (where it will be at the<br />bottom) That was my concern. Interesting solution... I will see how tightly it is on there before I make a Decision!!! [How much effort to remove it!!!!] LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spec4 e4 Posted October 8, 2016 Report Share Posted October 8, 2016 Do yourself an favor and pull the barrel and then D&T. Then reinstall the barrel and check headspace. You have not say if it has rifle sights on it or not. Or if you think that you will go to far in the barrel action, send it to an Dmitry. Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donmarkey Posted October 8, 2016 Report Share Posted October 8, 2016 Bring it by some weekend. We can pull the barrel and tap it. Heck if you are bored you can surface grind it while you are here. I have a reamer around here somewhere if it needs opening. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Racepres Posted October 9, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2016 ^^ I appreciate that. Never know...I may show up one day...Fear Not, I don't ever arrive empty handed... Thanks Still got lots of work to do before I get to play!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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