How to streghten a rifle barrel

[mooncoon]

we had to take a bent fork tube and straighten it. We accomplished this using a hydraulic press, V-blocks, and a dial indicator. There was NO mention of residual stress that could compromise the tubes.

The difference is that is probably does not matter if the forks change a tiny amount during the day, as a result of temperature changes. Relatively small changes in the straightness of a barrel however can significantly affect accuracy. Think about the justification for floating barrels rather than full length bedding

cheers mooncoon