If you don't have a live center Brownells sells tapered brass cups called "crown saver lathe center covers" that fit between your center and the muzzle. I've never used them, I don't put a lot of pressure on the barrel with a live center as it is.
Good info, never heard of a "Crown Saver". Will make or buy one. Like I said this is a scrap barrel that I'm learning on.
I'll get back to it after I repair the compressor that came in today.
If you plan on doing a lot of this type of stuff and have some time on your hands and can find a large bearing for a decent price:
Shown without the covers of course and sealed bearings are best (if you can get one big enough). The bearing must be held on the exact spindle center line. It rests in slots and I have set screws in each slot that I used to shift the bearing while I trammed it in back when I built it. It's held a lot of barrels for turning and threading.
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