The Wheeler Lead Barrel Vise Shims (brand part no. 239444) give a gunsmith a soft buffer between a barrel and the vise jaws, protecting the finish from the clamping force needed to hold a barrel steady during removal or installation. Each shim in the 4-pack measures approximately 2.25 x 4 inches at roughly .040 to .048 inches thick, built specifically for use with the Wheeler Barrel Vise. Lead is soft enough to conform to a barrel’s contour under clamping pressure without marring the steel underneath, unlike a harder material that could dent or scratch. It’s a low-cost consumable that protects a much more expensive barrel from avoidable damage.

Key Specifications

• Ships as a 4-pack of lead shims, each approximately 2.25 x 4 inches.
• Measures approximately .040 to .048 inches thick per shim.
• Built from lead to conform to a barrel’s contour without marring the steel.
• Fits the Wheeler Barrel Vise specifically.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do these shims protect? They protect a barrel’s finish from the clamping force of a Wheeler Barrel Vise’s jaws.

Why use lead instead of a harder material? Lead is soft enough to conform to the barrel’s contour under clamping pressure without marring the steel.

Buy the Wheeler Lead Barrel Vise Shims

Protect your barrel’s finish every time you clamp it. Order from Wheeler Engineering‘s gunsmithing tools and gunsmith supplies selection at our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast shipping.