Barrel Vise and Action Wrench

Action Wrench

Barrel Vise

Barreled Action

–– Instructions –– ing a Wheeler™ Engineering Barrel Vise or Action Wrench. We roducts to make barrel installation and removal a quick and simple g rigid construction and tremendous clamping force.

s three oak bushings to provide a mar-free contact with the barrel. One , one with a 3/4" hole and the third is blank for you to customize. For vise should be securely mounted to a sturdy bench. Wrench Handle Wrench G: ALWAYS MAKE SURE FIREARMS ARE UNLOADED BEFORE Picture 3 TING DISASSEMBLY OR REASSEMBLY. INSPECT THE CHAMBER Action Wrench #1 (Mauser/Enfield/Springfield/R AGAZINE TO BE SURE THERE IS NO AMMUNITION IN THE Flat Bottomed Receiver M.

Wrench Handle Top Plate Picture 4 Wrench Head Action Wrench #2 Remington 700 g Vise Base a. Check to make sure all parts are present: Wrench Handle (one) Wrench Head (one) 1/2-20 x 3 machine screw (two, Action Wrench #1) 1/2-20 x 2-1/2 machine screws (two, Action Wrenc Picture 1 1/4-28 x 1 machine screws (one, Action Wrench #2 el Vise: 3. Removing a barrel from a barreled action: all parts are present (picture 1): base with 1" rod (one) a. Completely strip the action, including the trigger assembly. plate (one) b. Select the oak bushing that fits the contour of the barrel near the a " o.d. springs (two) does from the blank bushing. Clamp the barrel as close to the action nuts (two) should be at least an 1/8" gap between the upper and lower portions " x 3 1/2" oak bushing, 1" hole (one) placed around the barrel. NOTE: Due to the nature of their function " x 3 1/2" oak bushing, 3/4" hole (one) subject to considerable wear and are considered consumable items, t " x 3 1/2" oak bushing, blank (one) warrantied. at the front edge of a sturdy bench to c. Make sure the springs are in place on the base rods, then place the ction wrench to rotate a full 360 the top plate and base of vise. The springs will keep the top plate elev l (picture 2). fingers. d. Slide barrel into the bushing until the action nearly touches the blo Action Wrench barrel should be clamped as close to the action as possible. e. Evenly tighten the nuts to securely clamp the barrel. f. Insert the two machine screws into the holes in the wrench head.

Picture 2 g. Action Wrench #1 Position the wrench handle so the recoil lug of the action is in the milled recess of the wrench handle (picture 4). Place the wrench head on the front receiver ring. Install the 1/2-20 x 3 machine screws. Action Wrench #2 Position action wrench handle so the semi-circular cutout is resting on top of the receiver opposite the front trigger guard screw threaded hole (Picture 6). Place wrench head on handle. Install the 1/2-20 x 2-1/2 machine screws finger tight. Insert the 1/4-28x1 machine screw in the wrench head and thread into front trigger guard screw threaded hole finger tight (Picture 7.)

Picture 5 h. Tighten the 1/2-20 machine screws carefully. Use only enough torque to hold the head snug against the receiver ring (35-40 ft. lbs.). CAUTION: TOO MUCH TORQUE CAN SMASH OR BEND THE RECEIVER. On Action Wrench #2, tighten 1-4-28x1 machine screw until snug (5-8 ft. lbs.). i. Turn the Action Wrench to remove the action from the barrel.

4. Tips and Tricks: Picture 6 a. A “cheater bar” or extension can be added to the wrench by slipping a 2' to 6' pipe over the wrench handle if extra torque is needed to remove the barrel. b. Brass or Aluminum shims can be used to help protect the finish on the receiver.

Wheeler™ Engineering Action Wrenches Available Action Wrench #1 Mauser/Enfield/Springfield/Ruger 77/Other Flat Bottom Receivers Action Wrench #2 Remington 700

Limited Warranty Every Wheeler Engineering product is warrantied to be free of defects in materials and workman- ship for a period of one (1) year from the date of original purchase. Wheeler will, at its option, repair or replace without charge, except for transportation costs, parts that fail under normal use and service when operated and maintained in accordance with our Instructions. This warranty does not apply to normal wear or to items whose life is dependent upon their use and care. This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, expressed or implied and releases Wheeler Engineering, its affiliates, and its vendors from all other obligations and liabilities.

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