SKS Barrel Removal

[flip1]

I want to thread the end of my Norc SKS for a threaded flash-hider, but want to do it on the lathe.

How hard is it to remove the barrel for this job? Assuming I can do it myself, should replacing be done by a smith to ensure proper head space?

 

[DAR 701]

If it is a pressed and pinned barrel, good luck with that (buddy bent his 1/2" extension trying to press out the barrel from my Nork. With a 20 ton press it did not budge). If it is threaded shank, carefully put the reciever in a vise and screw it out.

 

[303carbine]

I want to thread the end of my Norc SKS for a threaded flash-hider, but want to do it on the lathe.

How hard is it to remove the barrel for this job? Assuming I can do it myself, should replacing be done by a smith to ensure proper head space?

Hacksaw????

 

[DAR 701]

With the stub of the SKS barrel still left in the reciever it makes it harder to press my modified pristine No. 1MKIII Enfield barrel into the receiver.

 

[10x]

You have to remove the gas system pushrod housing from the barrel to turn it out. Removal of the housing takes a bit of ingenuity. The barrel turns out easily after the housing is moved forward.

 

[KyleSchenk]

I want to thread the end of my Norc SKS for a threaded flash-hider, but want to do it on the lathe.

How hard is it to remove the barrel for this job? Assuming I can do it myself, should replacing be done by a smith to ensure proper head space?

Is the spindle big enough to just leave it together and have the reciever in the spindle?

 

[M77]

I have heard of many SKS's getting barrel damage from difficult removals. For my flash hider I opted for a press fit and twist unit. Push it on and twist. It locks to the back of the sight and cleaning rod ( I don't use my rod as it is plenty snug) I haven't put it on in a long time but a similar post reminded I had one.