Thread: Barrel Removal

The correct way to do it is to make specific blocks to fit the action wrench and barrel vise, essential if you plan to do things properly and without damage. You can get away with making appropriate barrel blocks that you can hold in a sturdy bench vise and action blocks that can be held in a large sash cramp. You can also make hardwood barrel blocks that you can hold in a hydraulic shop press. The secret is making sure the blocks are a neat fit, and having the two tools as close together as possible to get maximum torque at the join.