How to remove a glued in action

[RonS]

I read several of the past post on this subject and they talk about the action being in a sleeve. The Rem 700 I just purchased (on another forum) is glued into a wood stock with not sleeve. What would be the best process to use to save the stock, which is the main reason I purchased the benchrest gun. If the seller had disclosed the fact it was glued in I would not purchased it. Open to all suggestions. Thanks

 

[ISS]

I had two that way. Unscrew the barrel, take the scope off, and stick the stock in the freezer overnight. It will pop off. At least mine both did. Wait for a gunsmith here to confirm.

 

[LVLAaron]

heat gun.

 

[mudduck]

I laid an iron on one to remove it. Worked great

 

[jimhelmuth]

heat gun.

yep... heat melts almost ALL glues

 

[ricco1949]

heat gun.

yep... heat melts almost ALL glues

Just be judicious in applying heat, screening it from your high end paint job or you'll be paint patching also.

I lifted the paint in a couple spots removing my glue in despite working mostly from inside the action with a heat gun.

I had unsuccessfully tried an iron and barrel wedge but didn't have an old non shut off model. It probably took an inordinate amount of heat since it was a sleeved Rem.

If I ever try a heat gun again I'd buy some of the adapter funnels off Fleabay.

Next time I'm heading to goodwill or Fleabay for an old iron.

 

[RonS]

I laid an iron on one to remove it. Worked great

Got to see if I can find my great grandmothers old flat iron...

 

[Will Henry]

I heat up a mandrel and slip it into the action, put a wedge between the barrel and stock, then wait. WH

 

[AlNyhus]

Removing a glued in action from a wood stock w/o any damage is a tricky one. Using an X-Acto knife with a curved blade and carefully scoring the visible epoxy between the stock and action prior to heating it seems to reduce lifting pieces of wood. Make sure to remove the trigger prior to heating it.

A vintage clothes iron ( no auto off) works well and is my preference. Put some flat top scope bases on the receiver and set the iron across them to keep it stable. Have it level in something secure. Get a small wedge and tap it between the barrel channel and the barrel to give the barrel some upward pressure. A small rubber door stop works good and won't ding up the stock. After about 10 minutes of heating, gently tap the wedge in a bit. Don't take the iron on and off...let it continue to apply heat. Just let the heat do the work. Then tap the wedge again. Repeat.

When it comes out, have a safe place to put the barrelled action when it cools. It's going to be damn hot so be careful and don't burn yourself. A heat gun works great to clean off any epoxy still on the action and clean up the inletting. That can be done right away or later.

Those that were prebedded and then glued in come apart cleaner than single step glue ins.

For what it's worth. You may still get some stock damage....

Good shootin' -Al

 

[Sleddog]

I’ve removed dozens of sleeved barreled actions from stocks. Put the complete gun in a freezer for 24 hours. Hold onto the bottom of the stock & swiftly pull the barrel down & wack on a sturdy bench. If it’s an action with a recoil lug, it’ll be a little more difficult.

 

[Sniperhandle]

I’ve removed dozens of sleeved barreled actions from stocks. Put the complete gun in a freezer for 24 hours. Hold onto the bottom of the stock & swiftly pull the barrel down & wack on a sturdy bench. If it’s an action with a recoil lug, it’ll be a little more difficult.

I think you may be talking about a bedding job, Not a glued in action. I could be wrong in my assumption, The action is glued in with no bedding release agent, So requires heat to break the bond.

I have used the freezer trick to help get stuck actions out that had release agent on them.

The old 60's 70's electric irons are the ones you need, Check ebay.

 

[Sleddog]

I think you may be talking about a bedding job, Not a glued in action. I could be wrong in my assumption, The action is glued in with no bedding release agent, So requires heat to break the bond.

I have used the freezer trick to help get stuck actions out that had release agent on them.

The old 60's 70's electric irons are the ones you need, Check ebay.

No, I’m talking about glued in actions.