Gunsmithing Best rear entry action wrench for model 700 and clone actions

[Average guy]

I’m looking to buy a new action wrench for model 700 actions and similar bolt diameter clones. Wondering what everyone is using. I was looking at the Surgeon action wrench that is inserted through the ejection port. Figured I’d ask the group, thank you in advance.

 

[chevy_man]

Defiance.

actionwrenches | Defiance Machine

defiancemachine.com

 

[surgeon260]

Check out SAC's new modular action wrench.

 

[Average guy]

I’ve looked at both of those. I kinda like the idea of the modular wrench.

 

[Mxridr]

My bighorn works fine.

 

[Pinmaster]

Remington 700 Style Bugholes Action Wrench

www.bugholes.com

 

[HellcatActual]

SACs modular wrench... hands down no brainer

 

[natdscott]

The Surgeon wrench is excellent. Been using mine for..10? years. Barely a scratch on it. Repeats torque...doesn’t (CANNOT) twist an action at the port.

 

[Average guy]

The Surgeon wrench is excellent. Been using mine for..10? years. Barely a scratch on it. Repeats torque...doesn’t (CANNOT) twist an action at the port.

Good to hear. I really like the design of their action wrench. Seems compact and easy to use

 

[craigos]

SACs is the best

 

[TNSleeper99]

I like my bighorn/Zermat arms. Used it on bighorns and rem700 so far. I appreciate that it has torque specs listed in it as it’s one less thing I have to remember.

 

[Wannashootit]

You might already know this, but just sayin' don't use a rear-entry wrench on receivers with original factory barrels.
Usually on gorilla tight, and it's easy to twist the action if too much torque is applied with this type of wrench.

 

[Average guy]

You might already know this, but just sayin' don't use a rear-entry wrench on receivers with original factory barrels.
Usually on gorilla tight, and it's easy to twist the action if too much torque is applied with this type of wrench.

For sure. I have a NSS action wrench for that stuff. Just looking for a quick easy wrench for prefits.

 

[Edds]

You might already know this, but just sayin' don't use a rear-entry wrench on receivers with original factory barrels.
Usually on gorilla tight, and it's easy to twist the action if too much torque is applied with this type of wrench.

You aren't going to twist the action with a rear entry wrench made like a Defiance wrench. The issue with a rear entry wrench is when sideways pressure, in any direction, is applied. If you move the wrench sideways you can bend the receiver. You have to be attentive enough to only apply a twisting force. A T-Handle is your friend.

 

[chevy_man]

You might already know this, but just sayin' don't use a rear-entry wrench on receivers with original factory barrels.
Usually on gorilla tight, and it's easy to twist the action if too much torque is applied with this type of wrench.

I've done quite a few with the defiance wrench.

Heat to break down the thread lock, and a t-handle. No issues.

 

[drwood96]

Big fan of the SAC modular wrench. Just wish the BH/Zermatt head has a cut for the extractor.

 

[BGE541]

Surgeon