A cheap solution to disassemble a Savage barrel.

[2644ever]

We already have the SharpShooter tool that fits the Savage barrel nut, but a cheaper solution is to file 2 teeth out of 3 on a 12 tooth wrench in metric size 30. As a bonus you get a better grip than the awkward one you get from the flat SS tool.
I posted this on a frog firearm website and the only comment I got was so dumb and uncalled for that I won't disclose it on this site.
Needless to say, I just erased the thread.
It is obvious that you will have to heat the receiver and the barrel nut before attempting the disassembly.
A flat, 12" long piece of steel with the width and thickness of the locking lugs will have to be introduced in the receiver until it contacts the barrel face and will have to be fastened to a strong vise.
In any case, never let the rear bridge withstand the necessary torque.
Thanks for your attention.

 

[NorCalMikie]

The flat nut wrench from Sharp Shooter Supply has worked flawlessly for the last 10 or 15 + nuts I have removed and re installed, without issue. You can push or pull your guts out and gripe about how it DOESN'T work but a RAP with a "steel hammer on the flat steel wrench" WILL break most of the nuts loose.
Never had to deal with the smooth nut but, it's been suggested a pipe wrench (and maybe some heat) and replacement to the notches style is THE fix.
The RAP of "steel on steel" makes a BIG DIFFERENCE. Same going back on. Snug, RAP and you're done. Never had one come loose. Even swapped barrels and set headspace at the range without issues.

 

[DHuffman]

Agreed on the flat wrench and a hammer

 

[Fuj]

A buddy of mine gave me an action that had a radical twist in
it . It was an early Savage with open top and large mag well.
Something he said about using too long of a bar....LOL

 

[2644ever]

Well, here's the Wheeler wrench aside the modified wrench.
Which one has a thickness better suited for handling?
Which one will deliver and transfer more torque?
Which one is better suited to receive a good hammer blow?
I'll let you decide.

 

[2644ever]

A buddy of mine gave me an action that had a radical twist in
it . It was an early Savage with open top and large mag well.
Something he said about using too long of a bar....LOL

"In any case, never let the rear bridge withstand the necessary torque."