Sticky bedded action

[Firearrow]

Was going to strip down my rifle and give it a wipe down, and then check the torque on my action screws. 65 in/lbs for an HS that has a Rem right????? When I went to remove the action from the stock, a HS stock that had the action bedded, it didn't want to come out.

So of course I thouth to get my rubber mallet and give it a whack or two. Then I thought I would ask if this is a good idea first.

 

[elkaholic]

Was going to strip down my rifle and give it a wipe down, and then check the torque on my action screws. 65 in/lbs for an HS that has a Rem right????? When I went to remove the action from the stock, a HS stock that had the action bedded, it didn't want to come out.

So of course I thouth to get my rubber mallet and give it a whack or two. Then I thought I would ask if this is a good idea first.

It won't hurt to tap it with a rubber mallet. I usually put the butt on the floor, hold firmly on the fore end, and tap the underside of the barrel. This should easily free it. If not, there is something going on that is pretty unusual. You may have to relieve the FRONT of the barrel lug channel a little if it is a persistent problem........Rich

 

[Firearrow]

It worked. Just wanted to make sure before the mallet touch it.

 

[elkaholic]

It worked. Just wanted to make sure before the mallet touch it.

Good deal!