Redneck and the gang: I hogged out some brazil type of hardwood blocks , scuffed out the channel, added paste wax and lots of water based brownells release compound to the blocks and barrel and cast some accraglass gel in the blocks for a perfect fit. Removed the blocks, cleaned release compound and let it age for a few days, sandblasted the barrel where it contacted the blocks, added rosin, ran some heat from a propane torch - constantly tested with a wet rag until it sizzled, put the brownells blocks on tightly and then hit it was a rawhide mallet and voila - like the Red Sea and Charlton Heston - the barrel and receiver parted! Success at last! Thanks for all the encouragement and kind words. Mel Chung
I've considered trying cerrosafe in a pinch. Glad you won.
Redneck and the gang: I hogged out some brazil type of hardwood blocks , scuffed out the channel, added paste wax and lots of water based brownells release compound to the blocks and barrel and cast some accraglass gel in the blocks for a perfect fit. Removed the blocks, cleaned release compound and let it age for a few days, sandblasted the barrel where it contacted the blocks, added rosin, ran some heat from a propane torch - constantly tested with a wet rag until it sizzled, put the brownells blocks on tightly and then hit it was a rawhide mallet and voila - like the Red Sea and Charlton Heston - the barrel and receiver parted! Success at last! Thanks for all the encouragement and kind words. Mel Chung
Amazing what will happen when the right tools and methods are used.
Glad you got it off. Use a bolt setting epoxy. I Have Simpson Acrylic Tie that comes in caulk gun size containers. Just squeeze it out on cardboard and mix it up, slop it into your blocks and ten minutes later take your barrel off. No need to use release. A few taps with a brass hammer breaks the epoxy off with no damage. Never ever had one slip even on gooped up Remingtons. Dale