Impact driver for barrel removal?

[jaredg]

Why have I not seen it mentioned when talking about barrel (Tikka) removal, the use of an impact driver with an action wrench? I hope this doesn't show too much ignorance on my part.

I've got a vice, a (heavy equipment) shop, why mess around with cheater bars and such when we can soak it in warm kroil overnight, and then hit it with a wrench?

Is this a horrible idea and why?

 

[Jimbee]

Do you mean an impact wrench on an internal action wrench, or? The internal action wrench that I have is supposed to shear off before it damages the action. I think you'd just immediately wreck it.

 

[HingleMcCringleberry]

Use an external wrench and 3ft bar.

 

[gbflyer]

Why have I not seen it mentioned when talking about barrel (Tikka) removal, the use of an impact driver with an action wrench? I hope this doesn't show too much ignorance on my part.

I've got a vice, a (heavy equipment) shop, why mess around with cheater bars and such when we can soak it in warm kroil overnight, and then hit it with a wrench?

Is this a horrible idea and why?

Some of the internal action wrenches I’ve seen have recommendations against something like more than 125ft/lb applied. It will usually take that or more to get a factory one off. Honestly I don’t know what it would hurt either to use a rattle gun if the action wrench didn’t twist off and the barrel vise holds. Let us know how it works out for you.

 

[mt100gr.]

Do you mean an impact wrench on an internal action wrench, or? The internal action wrench that I have is supposed to shear off before it damages the action. I think you'd just immediately wreck it.

^^^ that's why I wouldn't try it. A hydraulic press is handy to hold the barrel vise extra tight, but using a cheater or a deadblow hammer to assist the OUTSIDE action wrench just isn't a big deal.

 

[wapitibob]

Hit the wrench handle with a 2# steel hammer, It'll break loose.

 

[Castle Rock]

It’s the best way I have found

 

[PathFinder]

Hit the wrench handle with a 2# steel hammer, It'll break loose.

This was the method I used. External action wrench and hit the end with a decent sized hammer. Voila, impact. I've never used one but I'd worry about damaging the wrench or action with an internal wrench.

 

[Arcola]

I’d rather deal with finish issues on the outside of the action than risk creating issues with the internal machining. An exterior wrench and a quick strike with a hammer has always worked for me with Tikkas. Howas have been a different story. I’ve had to relieve the barrels on the two I’ve done.