So how are the new HW star nut barrels actually held in?

[landymick]

The star nut needs to be removed , the barrel is splined also . Use a press to remove it , some heat may be needed if it’s stubborn .

[look no hands]

The star nut needs to be removed , the barrel is splined also . Use a press to remove it , some heat may be needed if it’s stubborn .

So is the barrel screwed in or pressed in?

[TonyL]

So, what little project has Young Pete got in mind, then?

[look no hands]

So, what little project has Young Pete got in mind, then?

Well then young Tone, I'm still thinking what to do with this .25 barrel off cut, not sure I want to destroy the Exocet breech block as they are hard to replace now if all goes wrong, where as HW ones are two a penny and if they are easier to get apart, then may be something can be done.

Pete

[TonyL]

Gotcha.

[Shed tuner]

just drill the HW barrel out of the block on a lathe - much easier. chop it off leaving 2", stick the 2" in a 3 jaw, and bore thru whatever diameter your .25 barrel is from the breach end. Then trim off the protruding section, and use green loctite to secure the .25 in place.

[look no hands]

just drill the HW barrel out of the block on a lathe - much easier. chop it off leaving 2", stick the 2" in a 3 jaw, and bore thru whatever diameter your .25 barrel is from the breach end. Then trim off the protruding section, and use green loctite to secure the .25 in place.

Ah OK, thanks for that Jon, I take it that would be the same process for other companies blocks?