Bergara B14 R bolt handle removal

[patriotnation]

Ok, I got a swept back handle and a new knob for thus from Area 419 and I cannot figure out how to remove the bolt handle. I tried tape and pliers but probably scratched the thing. Sucker is on there. Help please! Thank you
Nice rifle otherwise

 

[AZ Dan]

Here is a video...that makes it look so easy.



I bet they already had it loosened before shooting the video. Try a little heat on the bolt handle...I would bet it has an unreasonable amount of red or blue loctite on it.

Let me know how it goes...I've been looking at replacing my bolt handle also.

 

[patriotnation]

Thanks I will try heat

anarchy outdoors is where I got it not area419

 

[patriotnation]

Heat did the trick
Thank you

 

[oldfatguy]

WTF ! Needle nosed pliers instead of a wrench? Not no but hell no.

OFG

 

[patriotnation]

Ya I did not use needlenose

 

[Precision Shooters]

I use a strap wrench with a rubber strap. If I can't get it with the strap wrench by itself the rubber is thick enough I can use it as padding with a pair of vise grips to remove without damaging the handle or knob.

 

[srt-4_uk]

Use the double nut trick. Then there's no chance of damaging the finish.

 

[Thermalplume]

Use the double nut trick. Then there's no chance of damaging the finish.

Double nut trick?
Mine is stuck. Heat did nothing. Bolt knob came off right away without the handle so now I don’t have much to grab onto.

 

[srt-4_uk]

 

[Just Chuck]

My bolt handle keeps coming loose - should prolly get the blue loktite on the threads.

 

[Precision Shooters]

My bolt handle keeps coming loose - should prolly get the blue loktite on the threads.

I recommend torquing on with a rubber strap wrench.

 

[Cavitation]

Wth my bergara bolt handle is welded!