How to remove a single shot follower

[P1ZombieKiller]

I need to remove a glued in single shot follower on my Remington 700. I dont have a torch and I heard an iron will work? What setting do I use?
Has anyone made a video showing a good way to do this? I just want to see it before I try it. I searched you tube, and see a few how to install, but not take out.

 

[jackieschmidt]

Wes, a heat gun will probably work great.. just heat the aluminum insert untill it “sizzles spit”. Then it should pop right off.

I am assuming this is a stripped action.

 

[ricco1949]

No need to heat it....just tap it out using a block of wood from the top down, scrape out the residue, and reuse if desired. Done several like this glued with JB.

 

[Bamban]

At your nearby ACE hardware, this is a great item to acquire for the shop.

 

[P1ZombieKiller]

I actually have one of those.
This turned out to be the easiest thing in the world. About 45 seconds of heat, and it popped right out.

At your nearby ACE hardware, this is a great item to acquire for the shop.

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[P1ZombieKiller]