Need to remove some factory rem700 barrels. I want a vise that works well but won't break the bank. Same story for wrench. I'm guessing I'll want T-handle design for removal and through action for installation for proper torque.
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The Wheeler vise works great. Make sure you get some rosin for it.
The Wheeler vise works great. Make sure you get some rosin for it.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 2156SMK</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Buy the brownells tools.
They are well worth it.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 2156SMK</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Buy the brownells tools.
They are well worth it.
</div></div>
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The wheeler has mixed reviews on midway..mostly related to the wood blocks. Have'nt looked at brownells yet.
The wheeler has mixed reviews on midway..mostly related to the wood blocks. Have'nt looked at brownells yet.
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I dont use the surgeon wrench to take stock Remington barrels off. I use the brownells action wrench to do that. The surgeon gets used to torq barrels back on and pull ones off that Ive put on.
Also If you have access to a mill you can make your own vise. All my bushings I make on the lathe to fit what I need. Rosin does help a lot too. Heres a pic of a simple vise I use.
Just my .02 cents
Kc
I dont use the surgeon wrench to take stock Remington barrels off. I use the brownells action wrench to do that. The surgeon gets used to torq barrels back on and pull ones off that Ive put on.
Also If you have access to a mill you can make your own vise. All my bushings I make on the lathe to fit what I need. Rosin does help a lot too. Heres a pic of a simple vise I use.
Just my .02 cents
Kc
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I went with the brownells system. It was more than the wheeler stuff but every tool I have purchased from them so far has been good to go. Wheeler stuff has been hit/miss
I went with the brownells system. It was more than the wheeler stuff but every tool I have purchased from them so far has been good to go. Wheeler stuff has been hit/miss
Re: recommend barrel vise & action wrenches
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 2156SMK</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Buy the brownells tools.
They are well worth it.
</div></div>
I did, and have always been happy. Good advise.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 2156SMK</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Buy the brownells tools.
They are well worth it.
</div></div>
I did, and have always been happy. Good advise.
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I use the barrel vise/tools from Russ Haydon's and they have been fantastic.
I use the barrel vise/tools from Russ Haydon's and they have been fantastic.
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Just watched brownells action wrench video. Looks really nice. Their vice and wrench are calling my name. The surgeon will also be nice to put em' on with. Thanx guys for the great advice.
Just watched brownells action wrench video. Looks really nice. Their vice and wrench are calling my name. The surgeon will also be nice to put em' on with. Thanx guys for the great advice.
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This is what I bought. Best i have seen. Great price. More surface area than Brownell model. C-clamp it to any surface. I take it to the range and swap barrels in minutes by clamping it to the bench.
http://forum.accurateshooter.com/index.php?topic=3762965.0
This is what I bought. Best i have seen. Great price. More surface area than Brownell model. C-clamp it to any surface. I take it to the range and swap barrels in minutes by clamping it to the bench.
http://forum.accurateshooter.com/index.php?topic=3762965.0
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Jim,
That is a nice sturdy looking tool. Thanks for linking to it.
Jim,
That is a nice sturdy looking tool. Thanks for linking to it.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: jackinfl</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Jim,
That is a nice sturdy looking tool. Thanks for linking to it. </div></div>
Agreed..good price as well. Don't know how the wrench would be on factory barrels though.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: jackinfl</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Jim,
That is a nice sturdy looking tool. Thanks for linking to it. </div></div>
Agreed..good price as well. Don't know how the wrench would be on factory barrels though.
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