Removing a barrel from the action?

[Wolf6151]

I own a custom rifle, Sako action that has a Shilen barrel. Without taking it to a gunsmith how would I remove the barrel from the action? I know it's screwed on but it's not as simple as turning a pipe wrench is it? Suggestions? Thanks.

 

[The_Hunter]

I dont know the specifics of that brand but many of them you have to have a barrel wrench of some type. Why do you want to take the barrel off?

 

[MR Redneck]

If you take that barrel off, you better know how to adjust it when you put it back on.
Call Shilen and get their barrel wrench and adjustment tool for the barrel you got.

 

[codygjohnson]

You will need a barrel block and an action wrench to remove it. They will cost as much as having a gunsmith remove it, reattach it and check headspace. If you are planning on doing a few, buy the tools. If you are doing it once, let someone else do it. Why are you wanting to remove the barrel?

 

[Wolf6151]

I want to take the action to a gunsmith to have another barrel put on for a future project rifle and thought that I'd take this barrel off first and just take the action to the gunsmith. I'm considering using this guy Precision Barrel Work - Custom Gunsmithing for Benchrest, Hunting and Varmint Rifles of Highest Quality in Hempstead to rebarrel the Sako action with a 26 in. barrel in .280 Rem. and a barrel contour like the M24/M40 Remington sniper rifle. I'm wanting to make a long range shooter. Opinions?

 

[Charley]

You need a barrel vise and an action wrench. It will be cheaper to have him do it.

 

[outdare]

I have never used this guy. They might be closer since they are in Conroe. Contact R&B Rifles

 

[Swede]

Suggestion - if you try it without the tools, the likely result is a buggered barrel. By having him do it, it probably won't cost you any more than the $$ quoted, AND the barrel can be saved for another project.

You've got to FIRMLY grip one piece or the other, and to do so without marring does require some specialized work. Good luck w/it!