Am I an idiot? Probably. Surgeon Action Wrench question

PinesAndProjectiles

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  • Jul 30, 2013
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    I recently acquired a 308 barrel (Yes, the caliber of the gods.)

    It’s for a Surgeon action.

    I have the Surgeon action wrench, but it seems the action wrench is only intended for the installation of a barrel. Not removal.

    Is this correct?

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    I have never used a Surgeon action wrench, but if I understand it correctly, it goes in the bolt (lugs) raceway between the action's locking lugs and can be used for either removal or installation.

    I have a bunch of Rem 700 pattern wrenches and that's how they work. They are different from the Surgeon, but I think they all work the same way.