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Offline moose

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Problem mounting scope base on super 14 --44 mag. Contender
« on: January 24, 2004, 06:20:57 AM »
well got my new scope base/rail for the contender today, i guess the factory put to much Lock-tite on the screws that holds the base, got the screws out ok.....but lock-tite is in bottom of screw holes, what will disolve it?????or best way to get it out......thanks guys..(.it won't let the new screws go all the way down they bottom out.)
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« Reply #1 on: January 24, 2004, 06:56:06 AM »
You can use a straight pin, or a sewing needle to clean out the residue. Just sort of scrape/chip it out. You can finish by running a bottoming tap in by hand, if you have one of the correct size.
As far as a solvent, maybe acetone? Carburetor cleaner? Don't know if I've ever paid any attention to what will disolve Loctite........Bug.
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« Reply #2 on: January 24, 2004, 09:19:12 AM »
Rubbing alcohol will soften it.  Straighten out a paper clip and chip it out.
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Problem mounting scope base on super 14 --4
« Reply #3 on: January 25, 2004, 03:37:56 AM »
I have two TC barrels with screw holes to not drilled deep enough for the screws.  Filed about one thread off of the screws,worked fine. Just install one screw,tighten,then loosen and try another to find which holes are to shallow.  Just a thought.


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Problem mounting scope base on super 14 --4
« Reply #4 on: January 30, 2004, 05:48:07 PM »
:grin: Take a peace of #12 or #14 copper wire and cut it to about 2” long.
Hold the end with a pair of pliers and put the other end down in the hole on top of the hardened loc-tite, heat the copper wire with a propane torch and the loc-tite will turn into a white powder that can be picked out; a few drops of Kroil makes it easer after it turns white and then hit it with some high pressure air along with the picking process. Be sure to use a little lacquer thinner before you reinstall the new screws with loc-tite or they won’t hold properly; everything must be free of oil and clean.
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« Reply #5 on: January 31, 2004, 05:34:02 AM »
I just heated the barrel at the holes with a small torch. You heat it just enough to soften the loctite and dig it out with a small pick. the loctite is flamable
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Problem mounting scope base on super 14 --4
« Reply #6 on: February 02, 2004, 08:34:56 AM »
Yes, you are right it can be done that way, and I have in fact done it that way, but there is a chance that one can damage the blued finish if you get it too hot!  :roll:  :eek:  :(
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