Author Topic: Removing a scope mount (Read 718 times)

45LC-Man · « **on:** July 12, 2003, 04:38:30 PM »

Is there a way to remove a scope mount that seems to have had some type of lock-tite used in the installation of the mounting screws? I have tried to loosen the screws but they won't budge......any of them. I've twisted two allen wrenches completely around twice and then went to Sears and bought one with a T-Handle for more leverage but they still won't budge. Is there a product on the market that counteracts the stuff used to lock the screws? :cry:

chk · « **Reply #1 on:** July 13, 2003, 05:35:20 AM »

The fast way is a propane torch. You only need enough heat to melt the loctite. The safer way is use a high wattage soldering iron or soldering gun. This takes longer and you have to apply the tip to the screw and keep it there to get enough heat transfer. The soldering iron method is safer for bluing and you only apply heat to where you need it. Dave

gunnut69 · « **Reply #2 on:** July 15, 2003, 08:06:20 PM »

If your afraid of blue damage use a nail. Apply it to the screw head and heat it in the middle with the torch... The loctite will loosen and the screw may be removed. If the 'permanent' loctite was used quite a lot of heat will be required.. I usually heat the top of the receiver a bit as that will allow the loctite to remain soft a bit longer. If all else fails drilling the screw heads is all that remains... good luck from the gunnut69

PS- some old timers used iodine to secure mount screws. A drop will cause rusting and the screws not only won't vibrate loose, they are almost impossible to remove normally. Drilling usually is the only answer and often the holes must be drilled to the next size and tapped...

45LC-Man · « **Reply #3 on:** July 16, 2003, 09:40:57 AM »

Heat did the trick. Since the bases were intact I used a small butane torch that had a small but very hot flame to heat only the screw head. The torch was one of the ones that you can pick up at most flea markets and are no larger than most lighters. In fact the one that I have uses a lighter inside of the handle as a supply depot for fuel. It worked quite well.

hillbill · « **Reply #4 on:** July 17, 2003, 03:33:45 PM »

hey guys! i have heard that u can put gun in freezer and this will also make loctite break free. is this true or bunk?

gunnut69 · « **Reply #5 on:** July 17, 2003, 08:17:38 PM »

I've never tried freezing for that purpose. It sometimes helps with rusted components but don't know about loctite. I'd bet the loctite is rubbery enough to flex with the shrinking steel and still remain strong... but I'll give it a try and see... Thanks for the tip..

45LC-Man · « **Reply #6 on:** July 18, 2003, 01:33:59 AM »

Just don't touch your tongue to it.