Tavor- Barrel Removal Trouble

[Twoshoes]

I'm trying to install a new rail on my Tavor but can't get the barrel off. I haven't made a barrel removal tool and was trying to use a good fitting flat-head screwdriver instead. It won't even budge. How much torque is required to unlock the barrel cam? Thanks.

 

[Speckfire]

Did you push the barrel release button/pin the other side? It has to constantly pressed down for you to unlock the barrel. Make sure also the charging handle/rod is removed too.

 

[Twoshoes]

I did those things but it won't even budge. Is it normally this "tight"?

 

[Speckfire]

It is tight but how tight is tight? Best tool I found was an allen key grinded down to serve as a tool. Forget the screw driver, there isnt enough leverage

 

[Twoshoes]

Thanks. I'll do it that way then. Thanks again.

 

[stormtrooper1015]

make sure that whatever tool you make to fit the wrench opening perfectly... otherwise you may "waller" it out... and like others have said, remover the charging handle and rod first, or you'll be calling CanAm for another one...

 

[CanAm]

it is roughly 10 ftlbs (10lbs exerted on a wrench 12" long) far more than you can likely exert with a screwdriver.

The screwdriver will damage the hole.

 

[Twoshoes]

Thanks guys for all the help. I'm sure once I "use the proper tool for the proper job" everything'll be fine...

 

[Armedsask]

I say you keep trying with the wrong tool. It's only a $3000 rifle.

 

[Twoshoes]

I hear ya sask. No harm done; made a "proper" tool (my tool-making skills leave alot to be desired!). New rail on and all is well.

 

[Uberfiend]

Even with the barrel wrench I got from Armedsask, I found it very tight. The force you have to exert almost feels uncomfortable.