Weatherby Mark V action wrench

[Petterbratt]

Hello!
Does anyone know of a action wrench that will fit the Weatherby Mark V action?

 

[Danny1788]

Wheeler wrench with one half flipped over to make it flat on one side and round on the other.

 

[Petterbratt]

Wheeler wrench with one half flipped over to make it flat on one side and round on the other.

Do you have a picture of this?

 

[tommyc-295]

Do you have a picture of this?

Bumping the thread as I'd like to see a pic as well. I need to do a barrel swap and can't find a action wrench for my mark v.

 

[Txcowboy50]

McGowen will rebarrel to your caliber and specs but could be pricy

 

[Danny1788]

Wheeler wrench with one half flipped over to make it flat on one side and round on the other.

If this doesn't make sense to you, please just stop and have a smith do your work.

 

[asd9055]

Wheeler wrench with one half flipped over to make it flat on one side and round on the other.

Thats the one I seen on line, I just could't remember

 

[FURMAN]

Hello!
Does anyone know of a action wrench that will fit the Weatherby Mark V action?

This is not my preferred style but may be your only option.

WINCHESTER MODEL 70/WEATHERBY MARK V | Brownells

The only commercially available action wrench system that surrounds and supports the receiver ring and recoil lug to distribute potentially damaging torque forces equally. The solid steel base has a unique, machined relief to clear the recoil lug...

www.brownells.com

 

[Lenny Foffa]

I am doing the same thing with my Mark V. Northland Shooters supply also has action wrenches for the Mark V . $69.50. I have not found an INTERNAL ACTION WRENCH yet. Thats what I would prefer, so I could remove and replace the barrels, with Rings, Bases and Scope still attached. If you stumble across one PLEASE let me know.

 

[Mcranch]

I am doing the same thing with my Mark V. Northland Shooters supply also has action wrenches for the Mark V . $69.50. I have not found an INTERNAL ACTION WRENCH yet. Thats what I would prefer, so I could remove and replace the barrels, with Rings, Bases and Scope still attached. If you stumble across one PLEASE let me know.

I spoke to a smith and he stated that some of the older Weatherby actions were extremely difficult to separate the barrels. He had the vises he used and the cheater bars. If they are that difficult then an internal action wrench could damage the receiver. I would speak to a smith or several or call Weatherby.

 

[Lenny Foffa]

Excellent advice!!! Thank you Mcranch!!

 

[tobnpr]

If they are that difficult then an internal action wrench could damage the receiver

X2. This is the case with most factory-installed barrels on any receiver. Use an internal lug recess wrench after you've installed the new barrel with reasonable torque. I've used the Brownell's "universal" (V-notch) head on several types of flat-bottom actions (not a Wby as yet) without issue. If using a half-round head make sure it matches the receiver diameter or you might damage the receiver- the V-notch eliminates that concern.

 

[Lenny Foffa]

Thanks Buddy!!!

 

[Airedale56]

Hi all,

I contacted Weatherby through their website with a question about the wrench(es) they use and discovered they use in-house tooling and machines for the barreling of the MKV.

They did recommend the same wrench from Brownell's that FURMAN posted in post #8 above.

John