Ruger 10/22 TD model - muzzle break help

[Cgsanders]

Anyone know what bit I need to remove a ruger 10/22 TD model muzzle break. I was told a T60 torq bit but this isn't working. This has 6 pronged and the muzzle break has 5 pronged. Needless to say I can't the muzzle break.

Any help would be appreciated

Thanks

 

[Hayata]

Vice grips if you don't plan on re-using the brake...

Maybe throw some heat on it first.

 

[alleycat]

I couldn't get mine off either and was about to give up. An odt brother suggested that i put it in the freezer overnight.....it worked! I wrapped that flat end of the barrel in leather, put it in a vise (not too tight), and she broke free pretty easily.

 

[prestige30165]

I was able to remove mine without a wrench. It was only hand tight....
Put barrel in vise(Protect barrel) and you can probably use a long flat blade screwdriver
between the prongs. If it is still difficult apply some heat.

 

[freedom]

I thought there were two flats at the rear of the break. I sold mine but I thought the one I have now had an identical one.

 

[davans]

I thought there were two flats at the rear of the break. I sold mine but I thought the one I have now had an identical one.

Yeah, mine had 2 flats. Took it off with a wrench.

 

[Cgsanders]

thanks all for the advise. I was trying to take off without use a wrench as I didn't want to bugger it up to much. Good suggestions by everyone. Thank you all.

 

[Black Mountain Industries]

Apply masking tape to and around the flats and that will help. Shouldn't mar it up too badly, as that's what I use for my ARs.