Use a 3/16 round drift punch and smack it on the head. This will shock loose any thread locker. Most of the time after this the screws will come out less than finger tight.
Howdy Folks --
I 'm trying to install a DIP, Inc. 25MOA scope rail on my new MK II TR.
The small screws that secure the factory scope mounts to the receiver seem soft and are very tight and difficult to remove. They appear to be a 3/32nd allen-head screw.
Does the factory use some type of adhesive? What's the best way to remove them without stripping? Possibly use heat?
Thanks in advance for any help.
Use a 3/16 round drift punch and smack it on the head. This will shock loose any thread locker. Most of the time after this the screws will come out less than finger tight.
"As long as there's lead in the air....there's still hope.."
sharpshooter, Thank you for taking the time to reply! I will definitely try your idea.
Very respectfully,
Last edited by Buckxo; 07-04-2016 at 04:39 AM.
^^^ Fred's (sharpshooter's) advice is sound, in all things Savage related.
Smacking the top of base screw heads to break the thread lock is not going to damage or harm any rifle worth shooting.
I do, but not for my guns. :)
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^tmi^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Very respectfully,
Last edited by Buckxo; 07-04-2016 at 04:39 AM.
Fred, thank you very, very much! Your advice worked perfect. I was even able to remove one that I stripped. It is really remarkable that a gunsmith of your renown gives of your time freely to a public forum. BTW, your "Fred-Sled" for my Savage model 10 works great for F-class. Many Thanks!
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