Front swivel stud on barrel?

[CoryTheCowboy]

Hey,

Well, I'm interested in getting the front swivel stud put onto the barrel of my gun instead of it being on the stock. I emailed one gunsmith and he said the easiest thing to do would be to buy something from Uncle Mikes like this.
http://www.theconsumerlink.com/product_detail.asp?BID=UNCLEMIKES&T1=TCL+1441-2&navStart=118&.
Now the question is if it will fit around my barrel, which I need a micrometer to find out.

My dad has an old Mauser with the front stud directly onto the barrel. He said it was sweated on. I'm wondering if this is an option? Do I have other options besides these two? Thanks in advance for your help,

Cory

 

[Onagoth]

Any particular reason why you don't want it on the stock?

 

[CoryTheCowboy]

I have what I consider a "long" barrel on my rifle, and I do a lot of walking through some fairly thick bush. With the stud on the barrel, I figure this will bring the height of the rifle down lower (if that makes sense).

 

[Onagoth]

Yeah that makes sense, I might have some concerns about the barrel clamp for the stud sliding off, but I don't have any experience with these.

 

[CoryTheCowboy]

That's why I'm hoping for the someone to tell me a gunsmith will still "sweat" it on An approximate cost would be nice too. But, I think the clamp would work too...I've seen them on rifles in the past.

 

[sunray]

Uncle Mikes sells 'em in assorted diameters. Down to .420" to .470". They call 'em "Magnum Band Style". Sweating 'em on is an option, but not really necessary.
"...need a micrometer to find out..." A vernier calipre will do. Crappy Tire sells digital calipres for $34.99. Most gun shops should have inexpensive plastic calipres used for reloading too.
How long is the barrel? Just curious.

 

[CoryTheCowboy]

I think it's about 25", and with my other deer gun having a 18 1/2" tube, it feels really long. Thanks for the tip on the Uncle Mikes, I'll probably go that route.

 

[ErikT]

Brownells also has barrel-band swivels in various diameters that require a gunsmith to solder on. I think they run about $40 to $50 or so, plus whatever the 'smith will charge to install it.

Erik.

 

[alberta tactical rifle]

Uncle Mikes sells 'em in assorted diameters. Down to .420" to .470". They call 'em "Magnum Band Style". Sweating 'em on is an option, but not really necessary.

Rather than soldering the band on, which will mark the blueing if the barrel is CM or not working at all if it is stainless, a bit of 5 minute epoxy on the fully degreased barrel and band will keep it from ever moving but also allow you to remove it should you decide to.
Alcohol or brake cleaner work well in getting the oil out of the parts prior to the epoxy.

 

[CoryTheCowboy]

I think I may have ran into a problem. I found the set that will work for me, http://www.uncle-mikes.com/products/magnum_single_over_under.html, but I can't seem to find them anywhere online. Any suggestions?

 

[sunray]

"...run about $40 to $50 or so..." Under $20US for Uncle Mike's kit, Stateside.
"...can't seem to find them..." Try Epp's. They carry Uncle Mike's stuff.

 

[gunrunner100]

Cory:
PM me and we'll set you up.
Chris