Tikka Barrel Removal and Install Tool Swap Thread

[Bluumoon]

Most are, yes. Some have snapped the internal ones trying to remove actions with them the first time. Subsequent barrels I'd be inclined to try the internal first and if stubborn switch to the external. Internal to install allows for easy use of a torque wrench.

I wouldn’t… snapped a OMR internal wrench on a torque wrench set at 115ft/lbs. OMR said tough luck.

 

[pods8 (Rugged Stitching)]

I wouldn’t… snapped a OMR internal wrench on a torque wrench set at 115ft/lbs. OMR said tough luck.

I wouldn't personally try to exceed 100ftlb with one, if it doesn't budge switch to the external.

 

[Nine Banger]

I wouldn’t… snapped a OMR internal wrench on a torque wrench set at 115ft/lbs. OMR said tough luck.

You figure they would work with you when you told them it was on a torque wrench and not a breaker bar.

They are telling everyone to buy theirs over others because it is so strong.

I think your rationale was sound to work up to 115 and see what happens and then order a Wheeler #1 only if you had to.

I have the same internal wrench but got the wheeler right off the rip and got longer bolts to flip it around. We've removed 5 factory tikka barrels so far and had to wail and whack on 2 of them.

 

[BuffaloCreekMachine]

Hey everyone, new to the Rokslide forum and there’s a lot of great info and people on here, thanks for having me!

I have a kit that I make specifically for tikka barrel and action removal. The barrel bushing fits the contour of the barrel so you don’t get any pressure points that tear your tape or scuff the barrel. The action wrench fits on the outside so you don’t risk damaging any of the action internal features. It’s worked well on the rifles I’ve done and I’d love to get some people using them for feedback!

 

[Bluumoon]

You figure they would work with you when you told them it was on a torque wrench and not a breaker bar.

They are telling everyone to buy theirs over others because it is so strong.

I think your rationale was sound to work up to 115 and see what happens and then order a Wheeler #1 only if you had to.

I have the same internal wrench but got the wheeler right off the rip and got longer bolts to flip it around. We've removed 5 factory tikka barrels so far and had to wail and whack on 2 of them.

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Seemed reasonable to me. Was not a factory barrel. Came off easily w external wrench.

 

[Nine Banger]

Seemed reasonable to me. Was not a factory barrel. Came off easily w external wrench.

PVA lists criteria recommending to torque pre-fits 70-75 lbs. for 223, standard and magnum sized case heads.
(They recommend no more than 100lbs for 338 Lapua sized case head.)

Something I'm pondering:

If you torque their barrels higher than 75lbs, say 80 or 90 lbs., are you making the chamber smaller than it would be at 70-75lbs?

Or are you just stretching the threads more?