Hello. New to the forum. Just picked up my 2nd Savage in .300wm. The 111 has the adjustable brake. It had got buggered up by the previous owner and in talking to Savage about whether or not it would harm accuracy they offered to replace it under warranty. Great customer service for something that was 100% not their issue. Anyway I got the new muzzle brake but can't seem to get the old one off. Anyone know any tricks? I've tried small screw driver and Allen wrench thru the holes and just bend them. Can't get it to break free. Would soaking it in something help?