Looking for Barrel Vise for FAL/L1A1 build

Gigabit · 08-18-2007, 08:00 PM

Hey, guys. I've accumulated a couple of kits, a couple working L1A1s, and now want to do a build myself. I'm going to lean primarlily on the AGI Armorer's DVD for timing and headspacing.

I have a receiver wrench, but no barrel vise. Does anyone have one for sale, or know where I can get one (maybe with interchangeable inserts for other rifles, too?).

For bonus points, where's the best deal for a set of locking shoulders?

Please advise. Thanx!

toolman · 08-18-2007, 09:26 PM

Hey Gig, welcome to G&G. For a barrel vise, try Brownells - World's Largest Supplier of Firearm Accessories, Gun Parts and Gunsmithing Tools or MidwayUSA - Shooting Supplies, Reloading, Gun Parts, Ammunition, Rifle Scopes & Airguns .

bowser · 09-12-2007, 02:10 PM

GunThings.com, Military Small Arms Parts Headquarters!*&!@#% FNFAL, L1A1, 1919, AK, Galil will have the locking shoulder you need. A set, I'm not sure. Just get your barrel timed, check headspace and get the one you need. You don't really need an entire set.

Mooseman684 · 09-12-2007, 11:58 PM

There is a guage you need for the locking shoulder, it is a stepped rod that inserts in the hole to get the measurement and be able to order the proper locking shoulder. My FAL barrel had flats on the chamber area so a large tight fitting wrench was all I used with the receiver clamped in a fixture in a vise.
Rich

Gigabit · 09-13-2007, 09:52 AM

Any opinions out there on steel vs. aluminum, vises that require lead inserts, etc.?

Gunthings has a vise at a good price (about $83 at the present) that can be used on various barrels (see: FNFAL & L1A1 Accesssories, Tools, Videos).

Or, would anyone recommend Brownell's vise system, which has interchangeable inserts, both steel and aluminum (quite a bit more costly, though).

08-18-2007, 08:00 PM	#1
Gigabit Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 3	Looking for Barrel Vise for FAL/L1A1 build Hey, guys. I've accumulated a couple of kits, a couple working L1A1s, and now want to do a build myself. I'm going to lean primarlily on the AGI Armorer's DVD for timing and headspacing. I have a receiver wrench, but no barrel vise. Does anyone have one for sale, or know where I can get one (maybe with interchangeable inserts for other rifles, too?). For bonus points, where's the best deal for a set of locking shoulders? Please advise. Thanx! Last edited by Gigabit; 08-18-2007 at 08:05 PM.

08-18-2007, 09:26 PM	#2
toolman Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: abilene,tx Posts: 4,498 Blog Entries: 14	Hey Gig, welcome to G&G. For a barrel vise, try Brownells - World's Largest Supplier of Firearm Accessories, Gun Parts and Gunsmithing Tools or MidwayUSA - Shooting Supplies, Reloading, Gun Parts, Ammunition, Rifle Scopes & Airguns . __________________ Don't be messin' with my gun!

09-12-2007, 02:10 PM	#3
bowser Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Michigan Posts: 45	GunThings.com, Military Small Arms Parts Headquarters!*&!@#% FNFAL, L1A1, 1919, AK, Galil will have the locking shoulder you need. A set, I'm not sure. Just get your barrel timed, check headspace and get the one you need. You don't really need an entire set. __________________ Never argue with an idiot: they'll drag you down to their level and then beat you with experience

09-12-2007, 11:58 PM	#4
Mooseman684 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Alaska Wilderness Posts: 8,192 Images: 2	There is a guage you need for the locking shoulder, it is a stepped rod that inserts in the hole to get the measurement and be able to order the proper locking shoulder. My FAL barrel had flats on the chamber area so a large tight fitting wrench was all I used with the receiver clamped in a fixture in a vise. Rich __________________ You know you might be facing your doom,when all you get is a click when you're expecting a BOOM!

09-13-2007, 09:52 AM	#5
Gigabit Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 3	Lead inserts, steel vs. aluminum, etc. Any opinions out there on steel vs. aluminum, vises that require lead inserts, etc.? Gunthings has a vise at a good price (about $83 at the present) that can be used on various barrels (see: FNFAL & L1A1 Accesssories, Tools, Videos). Or, would anyone recommend Brownell's vise system, which has interchangeable inserts, both steel and aluminum (quite a bit more costly, though).

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