| Product Code: | SPT-VBV1 |
| Availability: | In stock |
The Viper Rimfire/Sporter Barrel Top is just that. These tops are made to fit the Viper barrel vise with rimfire/sporter barrels in mind. The tops will enable you to grip barrels as small as .500” to 1”.
To use the Viper or Python Barrel Vise Rimfire/Sporter top just remove the nuts and washers from your Viper or Python Barrel Vise. Keep the springs in place, put the Rimfire/Sporter top onto your vise.
On a sporter barrel- grip the barrel several inches away from the receiver/action on an area of the barrel that will make full contact with the barrel vise sporter top.
On a rimfire barrel-Grip on an area of the barrel that will make full contact with the barrel vise near the receiver/action.
On very tight action to barrel manufacturers companies that start with H, T or R a cardboard wrap is recommended to keep the barrel from slipping in the vise. These tops will handle over 90 ft/lbs. of torque on the nuts without bending.
Viper advises wrapping the barrel when working with rifles where the torque of the action to barrel is unknown. Viper also advises wrapping the barrel when torquing the nuts over 50 lbs. This will help to prevent damage to the powder coat finish. This will help your Viper Barrel Vise last for years and years.
