Remington 870 shell latch staking tool dimensions

[gobigorgohome]

Does anyone have a Remington shell latch staking tool, the U shape one that brownells sells and would be willing to measure it up and give me the dimensions? I have full access to the equipment to make one, I'm just not certain on exact dimensions!

 

[guntech]

The actual hardened stake itself is available fro Brownell's Inc. I made my "U" out of 1/2 inch bar stock... ground out clearance to fit small frame as well as large frame... Loctited the stake in place and fitted a ball bearing as the surface to strike on... hold the latches in place with tapered wedges so they are in as deep as they will go before staking.