Stuck SKS upper handguard pin

Im trying to remove the handguard on the gas tube. Ive been going at it with a punch but not one budge. I understand these have been crowned. Im hammering from the smaller end. Any tips before i drill it out?

i had to take it to a gunsmith, I hammered away with no luck. I think they used a press, it was a bunch of years ago. I always try 1st on every thing just about and that little pin got the best of me. At the time I didn't have a proper work bench or vice, but either way I couldn't get it. why do you have to remove it? I bought a tapco stock that I soon got rid of so it was a big waste of time and energy for me.

I have had to grind the ends off, drill them out and one I had just fell out. There is nothing that cannot be accomplished using the proper amount of lube, hammering and grinding.

Try drilling the head out then using a punch.

BSW

2nd on drilling the top off of one side

Its Very easy, and a much better approach (IMHO)
Than banging on it

Its too easy to bend the piece.

Use a bit the same width of the peened head, drill a tiny bit off, until the head
Of the pin is off

Tap out with a punch


I will say again...... VERY EASY

Drill out the larger side of the pin and tap it out from there?