How to remove brake Savage rifle

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daljohn

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Does anyone have info on how to remove a factory 110 high country brake? At its base it has an area for a wrench to turn it. It seems really tight and i don't want to damage anything while attempting to remove. It could be the same style as the scout but i am unsure. Any experience with these would be appreciated.

The brake is great for shooting but for hunting i don't feel it is necessary.
 
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Sometimes , they are glued with red lock-tite.
Heating is required then.
A heat gun and a vise are of great help.
 
BlackHorn said:
Sometimes , they are glued with red lock-tite.
Heating is required then.
A heat gun and a vise are of great help.
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Would a propane torch, all around the base of the brake, be too much heat for that sort of thing? Not red-hot, but maybe 20-30 seconds, evenly around.
 
On a Ruger I used a screw driver with a round shaft wrapped in electrical tape, slid it through the holes in the brake then I used a wrench on the lock nut to hold it. Not sure if Savage has a lock nut though.
 
daljohn said:
thanks ill give it a go with a heat gun when i get home. How much torque should i expect to apply? I dont want to wreck anything.
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Just the obvious advice. Few seconds of heat, give it a tap. Few seconds of head, give it a tap, again and again. I suspect you wouldn't need to go past 50-60 celsius before you see movement.
 
Definitely was overthinking it. Drilled a 3/4” hole in a 2x4. Split it in half and used it as a barrel vise. Took a wrench and barely any force, twisted right off. Didn’t need heat, no lock tight. This was on a high country. If anyone else is curious it was very simple.
 
Many wraps of black electricians tape... ending up with a little over the muzzle. Check the grouping and point of impact as they both often change with removal of the brake.
 
daljohn said:
Definitely was overthinking it. Drilled a 3/4” hole in a 2x4. Split it in half and used it as a barrel vise. Took a wrench and barely any force, twisted right off. Didn’t need heat, no lock tight. This was on a high country. If anyone else is curious it was very simple.
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Now go on the other thread and go help poor Jim with his Ruger!
 
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