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RP12
01-14-2014, 11:11 PM
Is the Wheeler wrench set from Gun Shack of good quality ?

Hotolds442
01-14-2014, 11:14 PM
The one I have is, but it didn't come from Gun Shack, therefore YMMV.

thomae
01-14-2014, 11:18 PM
I've used mine twice and have nothing to complain about.

foxx
01-14-2014, 11:23 PM
mine is from them. No complaints.

BillPa
01-16-2014, 05:11 PM
I didn't buy mine from Gun Shack, but I've used them easily 30 or more times to remove factory installed barrels. Of course I don't beat on them with hammers either! :p

Bill

RP12
01-16-2014, 05:20 PM
Is there a cheaper place then Gun Shack to get them ?

missed
01-16-2014, 07:25 PM
Is there a cheaper place then Gun Shack to get them ?

I just kept my eyes out for a set to pop up in the classifieds. NSS has them for less. Removing my last two factory barrels took the torch, pipe wrench, and hammer to get the nut loose. That was even after soaking in Kroil. I must have had Mongo put them on at the factory.

Hotolds442
01-16-2014, 08:17 PM
Is there a cheaper place then Gun Shack to get them ?
eBay, $24.99 shipped

RP12
01-16-2014, 08:33 PM
Gun Shack has both wrenches for 30 bucks so I'll probably just order from them. You never know if you'll need the smooth nut wrench.

ragsflh
01-17-2014, 07:10 AM
optic planet sells them

fgw_in_fla
01-17-2014, 11:28 AM
Gun Shack has both wrenches for 30 bucks so I'll probably just order from them. You never know if you'll need the smooth nut wrench.

Smooth nut wrench?
You mean, I wasn't supposed to use the 24" pipe wrench & 4lb hammer to get it off?

missed
01-17-2014, 11:42 AM
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ELHc0kzgA_s/UHTV9_Dwt5I/AAAAAAAANmw/Gc_ykt5cyTo/s400/20-alex-karras-mongo.gif

I only put it on snug tight.......


Mongo must have assembled my last two rifles. The pipe wrench and hammer is what it took to get my last two off. I was almost about to take it to my machinist buddy and use a slot cutter in the lathe to get it off.

fgw_in_fla
01-17-2014, 02:49 PM
I'm not sure but I think Mongo's brother held the action while he tightened the barrel nut on the last Axis I bought. I beat the barrel nut wrench so much I damaged the face of the hammer.

BobT
01-20-2014, 07:10 AM
I have yet to hit mine with a hammer, it's much easier to unscrew the action.

Bob