Gunsmithing Kinetic Research : Review of TRG action tool

[ronas]

On a 1-10 scale it would be off the charts at over 10. It is very well made, fit perfectly, easy to use and as far as I could tell there was no flex in tool shaft.

If you want to remove your TRG barrel for whatever reason do not be afraid to do it. I was going to rebarrel so I could have new barrel muzzel threaded with SAE threads so I could use my suppressor. The barrel has like 3500 plus rounds thru it but it shoots great.

Photos show my setup: Brownells vice, 2 foot 3/4"" breaker bar and 30" cheater bar to lossen. And yes it did make a loud poping sound when it came loose. I did use rosin and a heat gun (200 degrees) to expand action to the extent possible and melt locite if present. There was no locktite.

The only thing unique about removing barrel is the bushing that fits around the barrel. Since the Sako barrel beings its taper at the action I had to have a bearing made to accomodated the TRG barrel taper.

 

[Dennis_in_VA]

How 'bout a picture or three of the tool?

 

[ronas]

First photo show part of tool that goes in to action first. Second photo show the rear of tool over which you use a deep impact 19mm socket to lossen action from barrel.

 

[Massoud]

Hey alright you got it off of there! No doubt the bushing helped to clamp that barrel. Lucky for you the threads weren't rusted. Next you'll have to post pics of your build.
Justin

 

[ronas]

Got barrel back from Doug at SRT Arm today. Installed action to barrel using tool. It was very easy to reinstall; I did use some antiseize compound to aid in reassembly. Put rest of rifle back together. Screwed on suppressor and I'm ready to see how it shots with shorter barrel and suppressor.