Removing a STUBBORN Rem 870 Forend nut??

Spanky said:
I stink of failure! Nothing has worked so far. I don't want to try the torch just yet, because this will mean burning the wood.

@ Repete: no I don't have the special armourer's tool... just the steel T-shaped tool. I'm going to order the wrench from Brownells and give that a try... this damned 870 project is getting expensive.

Thanks for all the replies guys

Cheers
John
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Put the forend back in the action with the action fully open.
Then take a piece of pipe that just slides over the magazine tube... file the end of it so two 'lugs' protrude from it that fit into the nut 'notches'. Now you have a nut wrench.
Hold the action in a padded vise. Engage the freshly made nut wrench and unscrew the nut. The action should hold the other end of the metal from turning in the wood.

Weird suggestion - take it to a gunsmith and spend $10.
 
That T-Shaped tool should be all you need. I have had a few "b**ches" myself and that tool has always helped to break it loose. If you have a buddy, holding the fore end, and you have the tool in the nut, add a pair of vice grips to make like a handle for turning it off. While turning, tap the tool in its end towards the nut with a hammer. That lateral force combined with the tapping may just break it free for you. No big hammer hits are required, just make sure to tap while turning, not tap then turn, both must be done simultaneously.
 
I have never found a nut or bolt on anything useable that won't release witht he following mixtuire of solvents ...

Napa Carb Cleaner - soak for 20 minutes
Napa Brake Cleaner - soak for 20 minutes
Napa Penetrating Fluid - soak for 2 hours
Fluid Film - soak 1 hour

Apply in that order, do not remove excessive before next step. Has worked on the most seized parts I have come across on all sorts of cars, guns, atv's, etc...
 
Update: I got the proper 870 forend wrench from Brownells and it's the cat's ass! It uses the tube design and has a good handle for getting a good stable grip.

brownells_remington_mossberg_forend_wrench.jpg


Cheers
John
 
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