Anybody have experience with the Mechforce barrel vise? If not, is there a barrel vise the majority of folks would recommend?
That's a great tip and thank you!Yes I like it, pulled a Bergara Barrel no problem, tried on a slimmer howa barrel and kept slipping due to contour, so I just ruined that barrel and put it in a regular vice.
Advice I have is mount it on a 4x4 bench leg and use your body weight downward to loosen actions vs mounting it flat on top of a table
That’s why I got it, but to be honest if you’re pulling an old barrel and installing a prefit you don’t need one just use a heavy duty Bench vise. Worth it if you need it for a few.Thanks guys! I liked the fact that the Mechforce has 4 bolts instead of 2
Thanks guys! I liked the fact that the Mechforce has 4 bolts instead of 2
I have the PMA version. https://www.pmatool.com/pma-gen-ii-barrel-vise/The viper has 4 bolts too, one of the reasons I chose it, the mech tech looks like the same basic design I’d say go for it. I mounted mine on a 2x4 and clamp it to the workbench when it’s gun plumber time.
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Nice!!!I have the PMA version. https://www.pmatool.com/pma-gen-ii-barrel-vise/
I have mine mounted on 2x2 sign post metal and throw it in my truck's hitch. I've yet to lift my truck up...
Yes I like it, pulled a Bergara Barrel no problem, tried on a slimmer howa barrel and kept slipping due to contour, so I just ruined that barrel and put it in a regular vice.
Advice I have is mount it on a 4x4 bench leg and use your body weight downward to loosen actions vs mounting it flat on top of a table
With an extension on the action wrench, there was no bouncing down,When wrenching on anything where the threads are parallel to the ground (like lug nuts or the barrel in this example) it safer and more effective to pull up than bounce you body weight down. You can generate more torque this way and it’s much more controlled.
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With an extension on the action wrench, there was no bouncing down,
basically on my tippy toes then lowering my weight with the pipe at my waste. Not sure how that can get any safer.