Rem 700, Also Weatherby 9-lug (same threads).
I removed a factory Rem barrel to screw on and headspace a different barrel, but I also want to keep using the first barrel.
The removal torque was astronomical, probably in part due to Rem's thread sealant. But from here forward I want to use
just a little antiseize and much less torque. This is how I would install the new barrel which is new onto this receiver, then
set the headspace. But the old barrel would be seeing a new torque value onto it's former receiver.
How much does the barrel torque spec affect headspace ? Maybe I specify 50 lb-ft, which is "plenty tight", not just "snug" .
I kind of find it hard to believe it would even change by .001", I would think less, but, I do not KNOW.
I removed a factory Rem barrel to screw on and headspace a different barrel, but I also want to keep using the first barrel.
The removal torque was astronomical, probably in part due to Rem's thread sealant. But from here forward I want to use
just a little antiseize and much less torque. This is how I would install the new barrel which is new onto this receiver, then
set the headspace. But the old barrel would be seeing a new torque value onto it's former receiver.
How much does the barrel torque spec affect headspace ? Maybe I specify 50 lb-ft, which is "plenty tight", not just "snug" .
I kind of find it hard to believe it would even change by .001", I would think less, but, I do not KNOW.