Cross Bolt Wrench

[jabo]

I've been trying to find a Sako cross bolt wrench without any luck.

Will the Mauser 98 cross bolt wrench fit Sako cross bolt nuts?

Thanks in advance...............

 

[misako50]

Jabo- Sako crossbolts can be unscrewed with a pair of small "needle nose pliers. I use a pair that is bent 90 degrees. You may need to file down the needles a bit. Some folks think the crossbolt needs to come out to take the action off the stock. I will post a picture if you need more than this.-Regards, Mike

 

[gunner620]

jabo,Not sure what the Mauser wrench looks like so can't help with that question. If you are talking about removing the crossbolt nut with the (2) small dia. holes I found a pair of snap-ring pliers with several tips that fit at a local discount auto parts place. One of the tip sets had a 45 deg. angle and worked great.My cross-bolt nut came loose easily but who knows what others may be like. Hope this helps and be careful if it offers much resistance. Jim

 

[hayseed51]

Agree that just the right set of snap ring pliers or even a needlenose should work - the nuts usually aren't very tight. Just make sure you have full engagement of the pin holes and get good and steady.

The correct tool is referred to as a 'spanner' wrench. I use them on some types of hydraulic cylinders when repairing, although mine are much larger. I haunt used tool stores, and have always had my eye out for a little spanner that would fit the Sako nuts, but have never stumbled across one yet. It might be as simple as running down the Snap On truck, if you're so inclined.

Good luck, Dick

 

[jabo]

Guys....appreciate all the feedback. I've been using the snap ring plier solution but ran across the Mauser cross bolt wrench on the Brownells site and was wondering if this was the correct tool.

hayssed51........I work overseas and should have realized the tool was called a spanner as this is the European term for a wrench.

Attached is a picture of the Mauser cross bolt wrench.

Thanks again..........

 

[misako50]

Jabo_ that one doesn't fit the sakos I have. It may work on the Military rifles . I have been everywhere in this town and could not locate one. Also all over the net. Now I just use the pliers but not often enough to justify a spanner, even if I could find one.-- Mike

 

[jabo]

Thanks for the advice.......you saved me $25.........I'll keep on with my pliers.