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Thinking of buying a lathe, how hard is it to chamber a rifle?
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<blockquote data-quote="Coyote Shadow Tracker" data-source="post: 2651734" data-attributes="member: 116439"><p>That is great that you want to chamber, thread you own barrels. There are a lot of informational videos on the internet. Some GOOD and some not so good.</p><p>How hard is it to learn to chamber a rifle???</p><p>Very hard unless you have the knowledge and proper equipment. This is not just turning a piece of metal on a lathe or doing some threading. There are several different processes for manufactures of the Actions and also the Cartridge you are chambering for.</p><p>I suggest that if you can find a Good GS shop in your area or friend that already chambers barrels, and ask if they would let you shadow them while chambering a barrel. Then practice is essential. There are a lot of so called "Tricks of the Trade" and when chambering to 0.0001 you have to have the knowledge and equipment.</p><p>I also know a top GS that is offering private classes on Chambering. He sold his business last year and recently purchased all new machinery just to do teaching.</p><p>Doing it for a HOBBY or business is very expensive. It is almost a never-ending purchasing process for tooling and additional equipment/machinery.</p><p></p><p>First off is do you have adequate space and electrical for the machinery.</p><p>Do you plan on chambering barrels for the public and charge for services? You need to check out Zoning for Business license and an FFL.</p><p></p><p>Personally, I get a lot of enjoyment in building a rifle and working with machinery and I am still learning.</p><p>A good friend of mine told me many years ago that if you plan on being a Gun Smith and making a million dollars you should have at least two million in the bank first so that you can end up with one.</p><p></p><p>There are several good gunsmiths and rifle builders on LRH and I am sure that they can give you guidance and information.</p><p>I already sent you a PM.</p><p></p><p>Thanks</p><p>Len & Jill</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Coyote Shadow Tracker, post: 2651734, member: 116439"] That is great that you want to chamber, thread you own barrels. There are a lot of informational videos on the internet. Some GOOD and some not so good. How hard is it to learn to chamber a rifle??? Very hard unless you have the knowledge and proper equipment. This is not just turning a piece of metal on a lathe or doing some threading. There are several different processes for manufactures of the Actions and also the Cartridge you are chambering for. I suggest that if you can find a Good GS shop in your area or friend that already chambers barrels, and ask if they would let you shadow them while chambering a barrel. Then practice is essential. There are a lot of so called "Tricks of the Trade" and when chambering to 0.0001 you have to have the knowledge and equipment. I also know a top GS that is offering private classes on Chambering. He sold his business last year and recently purchased all new machinery just to do teaching. Doing it for a HOBBY or business is very expensive. It is almost a never-ending purchasing process for tooling and additional equipment/machinery. First off is do you have adequate space and electrical for the machinery. Do you plan on chambering barrels for the public and charge for services? You need to check out Zoning for Business license and an FFL. Personally, I get a lot of enjoyment in building a rifle and working with machinery and I am still learning. A good friend of mine told me many years ago that if you plan on being a Gun Smith and making a million dollars you should have at least two million in the bank first so that you can end up with one. There are several good gunsmiths and rifle builders on LRH and I am sure that they can give you guidance and information. I already sent you a PM. Thanks Len & Jill [/QUOTE]
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