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Hello all, I am stumped. I recently became the care taker of an aforementioned Browning/Sako Safari L571. It is a rudimentary question I am sure, but here it is. Does the front sling swivel have to be removed to take the stock off? I am a Pre 64 Model 70 guy, but I could not put down this pencil barreled Browning down. I removed the screws in the action but it feels like the front of the barrel is locked into the stock. I have tried a rubber dead blow and it still feels as if the front sling screw is holding it in? Beautiful rifle that I don't want to Bubba, so I maybe overly cautious? Thanks for any info.

Pictures would help. Is there a band halfway down the barrel?

There is no band.

If you slide a piece of typing paper underneath the barrel and move it toward the front sling does it stop? I don't think there is any harm in removing the front sling either.

Front swivel should not have to be removed, I assume you're asking about a flush mounted swivel, no tthe screw in type?
No movement with a deadblow? That's strange for sure..

Work the paper as far back as possible.
Maybe, some one tried to glass in a bedding pad, and bonded the barrel to the stock?
Proceed carefully if that is possible. Try freezing it in the freezer.
Heat would work, but is risky.

Well, Did you get it ???

Sorry Guys for the lack of response. I have not got back to it yet. Been doing Honey Do's. Pergola and flowers been keeping me clear of the work bench. I appreciate your responding to my question.