Bill, my gunsmith is trying to rebarrel my BLR 81 and he hasn't been able to remove the barrel. Are these things on super tight like the A-bolts? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

I'd call Browning.

The last BLR81 I did was not torqued super tight but it was super rusty! Soaking with a good penetrating oil will help. Squirt some in the front scope base hole. I use an outside wrench cushioned with aluminum flashing material to avoid marring the action. Good luck to you and your 'smith! Regards, Bill.

A bit of a similar question, Bill:
My barrel came with small machining marks on the breech diameter; they look like the teeth of the lathe chuck. How are these marks removed?

Thanks, Bill.

Rootbeer,
It depends on the severity of the blemish and the condition of the barrel. If the barrel is still "in the white" and the marks are not too severe then they are simply polished out prior to bluing. If the barrel is already blued and the marks consist of a dent in the material, you are stuck with them unless the barrel is polished and reblued. In the case of deep marks, it may be necessary to take a light cut with the lathe prior to polishing. When rechambering, I use aluminum between the barrel and jaws and any marks are only smears of aluminum which are removed by rubbing with my thumb. Hope I've covered everything. Regards, Bill.