Gunsmithing AIAT action wrench rental

[Batemanb12]

I have an AIAT that I am looking to swap out the 308 barrel with a new 6.5 and I am looking to rent an action wrench.
Does anyone have one that I can use for a single barrel swap?

 

[Shanerbanner10]

PM incoming.

 

[ShtrRdy]

With the AT you should be able to just thread on the barrel and then torque down the pinch bolt.

 

[GIXXER2000]

I 2nd ShtrRdy No action wrench should ever be needed on an AT. If you are unsure watch one of the YouTube video's that show a barrel change. When you put new barrel in make sure to torque at 50 to 55 inch pounds. I use a preset 6nm ( 53 inch pound) T handle wrench so its the same every time.

 

[Batemanb12]

Wanted to make a correction this is a 2012 AX 308 and does not have the quick change barrel.

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[Batemanb12]

I have found a hide member that has a wrench that I can use. I thank everyone that has replied and helped me find an AI wrench.

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[GIXXER2000]

I just changed out a 2014 AI-AX non-quick change and found the VIPER barrel vise was WAY BETTER then the Wheeler with the wood blocks. The VIPER was the best by far of the 3 types of barrel vises i have used. I just torqued all 4 bolts to 45 foot pound and barrel came right off.

 

[Batemanb12]

That is good information. I will look into the viper, as I have an old Wheeler that has seen better days.

 

[GIXXER2000]

Yes i was totally amazed at how much better it was then the Wheeler. I have changed 6 barrels in both my AI-AX and AI-AE and the VIPER was better and left no marks on the the barrel on the install either.

 

[Shanerbanner10]

Viper is alright. SAC is 10x better than the Viper. This sounds dumb but i hated dealing with those 4 bolts on the viper. Also if you ever have to, for whatever reason, remove a factory barrel from a Tikka or Remington you'll wish you had something stronger than a Viper. I've literally bent mine trying to break free a couple different factory barrels.

 

[BLKWLFK9]

Viper is alright. SAC is 10x better than the Viper. This sounds dumb but i hated dealing with those 4 bolts on the viper. Also if you ever have to, for whatever reason, remove a factory barrel from a Tikka or Remington you'll wish you had something stronger than a Viper. I've literally bent mine trying to break free a couple different factory barrels.

Agreed but the price difference is staggering. The viper is the best vise in the normal vise price bracket. The SAC vise is on another level.

 

[Shanerbanner10]

I’d definitely agree with that statement. SAC for heavy duty use, viper is fine for normal stuff.

 

[GIXXER2000]

The SAC looks great but for and AI THE VIPER works fine. I f I were pulling Rem or SAKO i might invest in SAC Vise as the cost is $425 on sale and the VIPER was $76.00. I guess i come down to what you really need.