Xebec Barrel Press:

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Xebec Barrel Press:

The Xebec Barrel Press seems to be the gold standard in Barrel Press design at least to what I have seen for sale so far. Following is a description of this press kit from Xebec who sells these:

The press kits that I offer contain the following tools:

1) Trunnion push block (used to apply pressure to the receiver/trunnion assembly without damaging the receiver shell during barrel installation)
2) Hex key (Used with trunnion push block)
3) Shim set (Used with trunnion push block)
4) Barrel blocks (Used to hold the barrel during barrel installation. Also functions as receiver support blocks for barrel cross-pin installation/removal)
5) 2 Piece trunnion support blocks for barrel press–out
6) 3 Piece punch set for barrel cross-pin installation/removal
7) Press ram extension bar (Used to apply pressure to the trunnion push block or breach during barrel removal/installation)
8) Barrel assembly paste (enough for several builds)
9) Complete 8 page instruction pamphlet detailing the use of all included tools

- A note about the function and application of the kits: This kit is designed to aid in the assembly and disassembly operations typically done on a hydraulic shop press of 12 through 20 tons. These operations include the removal of the complete barrel assembly from the trunnion (or complete receiver/trunnion assembly) on AKM/AK-74 rifles and their variants, and re-installation of the complete barrel assembly to a complete riveted receiver/trunnion assembly. The tools provided allow for a stable setup which helps to prevent damage to the barrel, trunnion, or receiver during the pressing operations.
- Other tools necessary for assembly/disassemblÿC The most important tools necessary for the assembly/disassembly pressing operation not included in the kit are the shop press and head space gauges. This kit does not include any tools for the riveting operations. These riveting tools must be shop made or purchased from another source.

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