Axis butt plate problem???

**kimbrell224** · 02-10-2018, 02:16 PM

Any tips for removing or installing the butt plate on an axis without breaking the locking tab on top? Savage has sent me two of these. I broke one removing and one installing.

**pisgah** · 02-10-2018, 05:18 PM

I have found that if you are very, very, VERY careful -- you will break 3 out of 4.

**kimbrell224** · 02-10-2018, 05:30 PM

Originally Posted by pisgah

I have found that if you are very, very, VERY careful -- you will break 3 out of 4.

Perfect

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**kimbrell224** · 02-10-2018, 08:28 PM

I wonder if filing down the tab a little would help?

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**DrThunder88** · 02-12-2018, 05:25 AM

Pisgah really said it best. I've not had any problems with installing them, but I've broken a few when taking the butt pad out. It probabaly wasn't meant to be taken apart, so disassembly is more of a bug than a feature.

I expect you might be able to more reliably remove the thing with a machine screw of the appropriate diameter to depress the tab. Thread a nut onto the screw to limit its travel and slowly back it off until the tab slides clear.

**gumbo333** · 02-14-2018, 10:03 AM

Anyone tried hot water to soften the tab before trying to depress it?

**kimbrell224** · 02-14-2018, 01:30 PM

Originally Posted by gumbo333

Anyone tried hot water to soften the tab before trying to depress it?

Funny you say that. I was walking around my shop trying to think of something to help make installation easier and I seen my heat gun laying there. Wala!