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Alright, I have 58 pictures from earlier today when I popped the action out of the stock. They only let me post 10 pics per post so this may require multiple posts labled "continued". Here goes:

Here's how the rifle looked when I started today:


I start by breaking the inletting screws loose, then they can be unscrewed by hand if you used enough release agent on them. The electrical tape can also be removed:



The release agent should work like this:


After the mag box is out and the floor plate and all screws and tape are off, we need to pop the barreled action out of the stock. I always grab my heavy plastic coated hammer and a towel for this job:


Start by sitting down in your chair, place the rifle across your legs with the stock facing you. Put the towel over the barrel to protect the finish:

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Now you are ready to separate the action. Grab the stock near the forend (about 5 inches back from the tip). Lift up on the rifle and give it a few good smacks with the plastic (or rubber mallet) hammer:
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