700 Rem barrel removal

oldscot3 · November 13, 2013, 08:55 PM

Wow! My old Rem has a barrel that is on tight. I bought a Wheeler receiver wrench and made oak blocks to clamp the barrel. The barrel just twists in the blocks no matter what I do. I tried lead, leather and neoprene rubber shims, nothing works.

Factory barrel vises have oak blocks that are drilled straight with a 3/4" hole. I don't see how that helps. Anyone have an experience based tip?

Jim Watson · November 13, 2013, 08:59 PM

Caution, I am not a gunsmith:

Kroil or other penetrating oil.
Heat.
A mallet.
Rosin.

semi_problomatic · November 14, 2013, 12:20 AM

Can wrap the barrel under the blocks in some of that medical tape that just sticks to itself.

Use a bit of heat to loosen up any loctite.

Clark · November 14, 2013, 01:04 AM

I have been pulling rifle barrels for 12 or 13 years.
I gave up on wood the first year for stuck barrels.

Rusty old military barreled receivers and Rem 700 with white goop are the hard ones.

One bad things about the Rem 700 is that the receiver is so thin, any pressure on it, and it pinches the threads. Even worse, Rem700 receivers and barrels are prone to galling.

To gain traction, I have used resin from Brownells, then powdered sugar, and now corn starch. I clean with alcohol and dry off before putting on the powder.

Scorch · November 14, 2013, 01:08 AM

Remington 700s can be somewhat problematic to take apart without the proper tools. Like just about any other firearm ever made.

First, you need the proper wrench for the action. This wrench will have a hole for a bolt that will hold the cylindrical action and keep it from twisting and getting marred in the action wrench. Do not use an action wrench that looks like it is supposed to just fit inside the rails and you yank on it, they are an excellent way to ruin an action.

Second, you need barrel blocks that fit the barrel. Remington barrels are tapered from the receiver forward, so there is no cylindrical part to grab. Best way to grab a Remington barrel is to make the blocks fit the barrel. I know, bummer, you can't just wing it.

Third, you need a barrel vise that will clamp tightly, Remington threads are put in place and a gap filling compound is put on them to make sure they stay tight. Kind of like Loctite, only cheaper, I'm sure.

And lastly, you will need to heat the barrel up a little, then crank it loose while it is hot. Put a torch on the chamber area of the barrel, let it heat up quite a bit, then crack it off.

Eezy cheezy.

oldscot3 · November 14, 2013, 07:31 PM

I have a new Wheeler wrench... seems like it should be up to the task. Heat the barrel? Seems like you would want to heat the receiver since it is outside (around) the barrel.

**4V50 Gary** · November 14, 2013, 08:24 PM

Resin on barrel blocks.

You may have to make a new set that is slightly smaller.

tobnpr · November 14, 2013, 09:11 PM

Getting ready to do my son's 700 for a Remage barrel...

It has the VTR triangular barrel

November 13, 2013, 08:55 PM	#1
oldscot3 Senior Member Join Date: July 1, 2007 Location: texas Posts: 997	700 Rem barrel removal Wow! My old Rem has a barrel that is on tight. I bought a Wheeler receiver wrench and made oak blocks to clamp the barrel. The barrel just twists in the blocks no matter what I do. I tried lead, leather and neoprene rubber shims, nothing works. Factory barrel vises have oak blocks that are drilled straight with a 3/4" hole. I don't see how that helps. Anyone have an experience based tip?

November 14, 2013, 12:20 AM	#3
semi_problomatic Senior Member Join Date: July 27, 2009 Location: Ft. Polk Posts: 883	Can wrap the barrel under the blocks in some of that medical tape that just sticks to itself. Use a bit of heat to loosen up any loctite. __________________ Freedom's just a word. If I'm gonna die for a word, my word is jello...

November 14, 2013, 01:08 AM	#5
Scorch Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2006 Location: Washington state Posts: 15,248	Remington 700s can be somewhat problematic to take apart without the proper tools. Like just about any other firearm ever made. First, you need the proper wrench for the action. This wrench will have a hole for a bolt that will hold the cylindrical action and keep it from twisting and getting marred in the action wrench. Do not use an action wrench that looks like it is supposed to just fit inside the rails and you yank on it, they are an excellent way to ruin an action. Second, you need barrel blocks that fit the barrel. Remington barrels are tapered from the receiver forward, so there is no cylindrical part to grab. Best way to grab a Remington barrel is to make the blocks fit the barrel. I know, bummer, you can't just wing it. Third, you need a barrel vise that will clamp tightly, Remington threads are put in place and a gap filling compound is put on them to make sure they stay tight. Kind of like Loctite, only cheaper, I'm sure. And lastly, you will need to heat the barrel up a little, then crank it loose while it is hot. Put a torch on the chamber area of the barrel, let it heat up quite a bit, then crack it off. Eezy cheezy. __________________ Never try to educate someone who resists knowledge at all costs. But what do I know? Summit Arms Services

November 14, 2013, 08:24 PM	#7
4V50 Gary Staff Join Date: November 2, 1998 Location: Colorado Posts: 21,832	Resin on barrel blocks. You may have to make a new set that is slightly smaller. __________________ Vigilantibus et non dormientibus jura subveniunt. *Molon Labe!*

November 14, 2013, 09:11 PM	#8
tobnpr Senior Member Join Date: August 1, 2010 Location: Tampa Bay Posts: 4,556	Getting ready to do my son's 700 for a Remage barrel... It has the VTR triangular barrel __________________ Remington 700/Savage Rebarreling /Action Blueprinting 07 FFL /Mosin-Nagant Custom Shop/Bent Bolts Genuine Cerakote Applicator www.biggorillagunworks.com

November 13, 2013, 08:59 PM	#2
Jim Watson Senior Member Join Date: October 25, 2001 Location: Alabama Posts: 18,539	Caution, I am not a gunsmith: Kroil or other penetrating oil. Heat. A mallet. Rosin.

November 14, 2013, 07:31 PM	#6
oldscot3 Senior Member Join Date: July 1, 2007 Location: texas Posts: 997	I have a new Wheeler wrench... seems like it should be up to the task. Heat the barrel? Seems like you would want to heat the receiver since it is outside (around) the barrel.