Can't remove cocking lever-to-breech block pin?

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As the title implies, I can't tap out the pin holding the end of the cocking lever to the breech block on my Remington 725VTR. It shares many parts with the Benjamin NPXL725. I used a roll pin punch and a small brick layers hammer, but cannot begin to make it move? It doesn't look welded, but it did have a round depression in the center of one end of the pin where it was pressed in? But it's in there brutally tight. Might need a gunsmith with a hydraulic press to remove it in order to install the front sling swivel?

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Really need a little help on this one? I wound up using a second shim on the breech seal to get a proper seal too. Just need to put a new seal in it. Again, parts from the NPXL725 fit great on this Remington 725VTR.

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Or grab the HF bench press. They are usually on sale for like $60. I got one several.years ago to press trailer hub races and bearing and it is so handy to have for roll pins and what not. I bit of trial and engineering to make a good press plate but so worth the effort. As a bonus the hydro jack is removable and can be used as a regular bottle jack when needed.
 
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I think my biggest question is, is it two pieces pressed together, or just overly tight? I thought about a hydraulic press, but what if it's two pieces pressed in from both sides at once? Then what? No room to cut it out. ***I just ordered the chain breaker motorcycle pin presser. Looked like the 1/8" pin on the press is a hair smaller than the pins used in some of my newer rifles?

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Guess this tool will be better than hammers and roll pin punches where it can be used?


 
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Okay, well, it's only staked on one end. The end with the dimple in it is also flared a tiny bit. Got it pushed out with the chain breaker. But what a tight SOB to remove! It'll be in part 2 of the 725VTR video currently in production. Didn't work on it today, as it's our 41st anniversary! Gotta start bbqin steaks soon with seafood and all. But the cocking lever to breech block lever end has to be narrowed a bit to accommodate the front swivel yolk. So I'll be grinding & shaping that soon.


 
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And the snap swivel mounting kit just came in yesterday for this 725VTR and the 1000x. Some other work they need done. Between the middle and end of September, midohiohydro is going to tell me when my turn comes up to get the 725VTR stock dipped in Realtree EDGE. So I gotta get the hole drilled for the rear sling mount.

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The Crosman Remington 725VTR video part 2 is nearly done. Working on more of it today, with the mod to the breech block end of the cocking/anti-bear trap lever ground, polished and the bluing curing for a couple days. Maybe post the video sometime this weekend? But the modification is looking very good. I just hope it doesn't weaken the cocking lever under the cocking force of the 725VTR? Only time and testing will tell? I am confident it'll work out just fine.
 
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After getting an Email from Mid-Ohio Hydrographics, I've got the Remington 725VTR stock boxed up and ready to go in for the Realtree EDGE camo dip. With cap logo, grips and trigger guard masked off. The grip areas are outlined and dimpled the way the 783 stock was modded to fit the 725VTR. Gonna look great! Here's a pic of the Realtree EDGE camo pattern I'm getting;

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*PS- 9/23-It got sent out yesterday at the UPS Store up the street. Now the turn-around time wait...
 
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