Need some ideas on how to get a scope off of a rifle. Screws seem to be frozen in and I am afraid to strip them. No idea why they are not coming off.
Suggestions would be welcome
Thanks
Roger
Try warming it up with a blow dryer or a soldering iron right on the screws .
It could be that a stronger than needed locking fluid was used on the screws and heat will break it loose.
A drop of Kroil and left to soak never hurts either .
Cat
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Anytime I figure I've got this long range thing figured out, I just strap into the sling and irons and remind myself that I don't!
Someone may have used loctite on the ring screws, when all else fails, I have wrapped a wet cloth around the scope, and used a small butane torch to warm up the screws. Worst case scenario, someone brought me a rifle with the screw heads stripped, and I had to drill the heads off of the screws, and then use vice grips to grab the screw stubs to turn them out.
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Make sure you are using the correct tool as well; whether screwdriver or torx you want a tight fit not simply something close....If it jumps out, this may become the beginning of a bigger problem.
Another thing that has worked for me is in conjunction with heating it up like Cat and Elk11 stated; is to put the screwdriver in the slot (make sure the gun is solid and in a firm rest) take a hammer an tap the end of the screwdriver and this can also loosen the threads....
You may only have a couple of tries so be careful and patient.
Good luck
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Make sure you are using the correct tool as well; whether screwdriver or torx you want a tight fit not simply something close....If it jumps out, this may become the beginning of a bigger problem.
Another thing that has worked for me is in conjunction with heating it up like Cat and Elk11 stated; is to put the screwdriver in the slot (make sure the gun is solid and in a firm rest) take a hammer an tap the end of the screwdriver and this can also loosen the threads....
You may only have a couple of tries so be careful and patient.
Good luck
Taping wit a small hamer often works or the tip of a solder iron on the screw end( not the head if you can manage it) and a properly fitted driver.
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