pilediver
Gold $$ Contributor
I just finished my toughest Tikka barrel removal so far, and I've done 7 so far.
I have a great barrel vise and put soft aluminum strap to allow a good hold on the factory thin barrel profile.
I have a flat side action wrench and I heated the action with a torch, all this just as every other one I've done.
I smacked the wrench handle numerous times and heated the action more before that sucker finally came loose.
No marks on the action so all is good now!
Rant over
I have a great barrel vise and put soft aluminum strap to allow a good hold on the factory thin barrel profile.
I have a flat side action wrench and I heated the action with a torch, all this just as every other one I've done.
I smacked the wrench handle numerous times and heated the action more before that sucker finally came loose.
No marks on the action so all is good now!
Rant over
