Factory Barrel Removal and Viper vice hack

Only issue i've had in removal is the 31mm wrench leaving an ever so slight blemish on the action even with note cards for protection. Trying to find a better way.
 
Here’s my setup. I’m one for three on tikka removals. I don’t know how big the “bolts” are but the nuts take a 22mm socket to remove. I’ve screwed the threads up on both I’ve had it so tight. I have about a 3’ stick of both 1x1 and 2x2 square tubing that I use to smack the action wrench. I really need a viper vise. IMG_9255.jpeg
 
Only issue i've had in removal is the 31mm wrench leaving an ever so slight blemish on the action even with note cards for protection. Trying to find a better way.
Wheeler #1 action wrench is what I do and I’ve been 3/3 with no marking. I tried the 31mm and had similar results as you.
 
Wheeler #1 action wrench is what I do and I’ve been 3/3 with no marking. I tried the 31mm and had similar results as you.

Same here. Wheeler #1 with the top cap flipped over and index cards (or business cards) between the wrench and the action.
 
I don't have the Viper vise, but I fashioned some oak blocks a la' Wheeler's vise and with rosin I'm still slipping with this mauser barrel. Just stuck it in the deep-freeze to see if I can contract the barrel and warm the action tomorrow. Lord, beer me strength.
 
I don't have the Viper vise, but I fashioned some oak blocks a la' Wheeler's vise and with rosin I'm still slipping with this mauser barrel. Just stuck it in the deep-freeze to see if I can contract the barrel and warm the action tomorrow. Lord, beer me strength.

Kroil will solve your problems. It’s pricey but it’s like a hot knife through butter.


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I don't have the Viper vise, but I fashioned some oak blocks a la' Wheeler's vise and with rosin I'm still slipping with this mauser barrel. Just stuck it in the deep-freeze to see if I can contract the barrel and warm the action tomorrow. Lord, beer me strength.

For the one Mauser that I did, I ended up having to do a relief cut to get it off.

As for the Lord beering you... :unsure:
 
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