Browning barrel removal
- Thread starter Delty
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I looked into this before and found that they did indeed use thread adhesive i.e. Locktite on the barrel threads, red locktite IIFC. While swapping a barrel is not impossible, it is more difficult than say a Savage or Remington. Removal of the barrel would typically involve heating the reciever to break the hold of the locktite.
gunrunner8
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I hope it's not a red Loctite, to burn it off it requires 700deg F and at that level of heat the temper of receiver is affected and never mind the finish.... To remoove the barrel from receiver glued with the red Loctite would require well in excess of 400 f/lb so even my HD barrel vise would "pancake" the barrel chamber before the threads would let go (if at all) ! IMHO Browning's use of red Loctite would make no sense whatsoever....
I had one A Bolt where the threads galled (stainless/stainless) on barrel removal and I had to re thread the action slightly larger. Normally the Loctite they use doesn't affect removal. Slight heat (less than soft solder) with a propane torch on the action should be enough.
Barrel and action threads from the factory are always very tight. I think the barrel is threaded into the locking lug insert and that assembly is pressed into the action... that results in the threads being tight.
Barrel and action threads from the factory are always very tight. I think the barrel is threaded into the locking lug insert and that assembly is pressed into the action... that results in the threads being tight.
