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Gunsmithing Action vise and wrench

citabria

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Dec 23, 2008
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Does anybody have any recommendations for a good Action vise and action wrench and where to get them for a rem 700 style reciever. I know of brownells and midway but i didnt know which one or if something else would be better.
 
Re: Action vise and wrench

Sinclair's has these items, I bought a wrench (about $45) for my switch barrel BR, re. the vise...not meant to remove factory installed barrels as I recall........
 
Re: Action vise and wrench

I have the vise from Brownells with 4 top bolts and different size aluminum barrel inserts. It works fine. As for wrenches, I use the Brownells wrap around type for breaking loose factory actions, and a Darrel Holland wrench for reassembly. Hollands wrench allows you to use a torque wrench, and apply the torque you desire with out guessing. I have a you tube video that shows the vise, and Holland wrench. Don't remember which one, but you can visit my channel. It's suar08161991, and I think the video is bench rest build part 4. The Holland wrench needs minor mods to work on Surgeon actions, or you can buy Surgeons wrench made for their actions. Other similar actions will require you to make them, such as the Stiller Tac 338. Good luck with your project.
 
Re: Action vise and wrench

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: STR</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I have the vise from Brownells with 4 top bolts and different size aluminum barrel inserts. It works fine. As for wrenches, I use the Brownells wrap around type for breaking loose factory actions, and a Darrel Holland wrench for reassembly. Hollands wrench allows you to use a torque wrench, and apply the torque you desire with out guessing. I have a you tube video that shows the vise, and Holland wrench. Don't remember which one, but you can visit my channel. It's suar08161991, and I think the video is bench rest build part 4. The Holland wrench needs minor mods to work on Surgeon actions, or you can buy Surgeons wrench made for their actions. Other similar actions will require you to make them, such as the Stiller Tac 338. Good luck with your project. </div></div>

Great Video(s) brother!
 
Re: Action vise and wrench

Thank you sir. Are you cigar cop because you like to smoke cigars? If so let me know, and I'll send you a few of the ones we make. Thanks again.