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Epoxied Action Screws
TWalker
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I bought a used Tikka T3. All's well except the action screws won't loosen. I'm afraid if I use more pressure I'll break the screws. The scope was fastened the same way, I had to cut off the screw heads to remove the rings. I've had tight screws before but always could get them loose by freezing and/or heating. I think these screws are set for life. Any suggestions appreciated.
Comments
Use a proper fitting plastic handled screw driver and a plastic hammer. Put torque pressure on the screw and swat it with the hammer at the same time. Works like an impact screw driver.
Money invested in good screw drivers, is money well spent.
W.D.
Control the rifle in a properly padded vise. You can't do this while trying to hold onto the rifle.
Use a good old-fashioned soldering iron to apply local high heat to the head of the screws. The heat has to be local not broad like a hair dryer. It may take a minute or two to get the temp up to the point where the epoxy is affected.
Best.
Slightly or more undersized drill rod, heated to dull red - then held to screw to transfer the heat.
A small drop of Kroil on each end of the screw every day for a few days to a week.
Properly fitting screwdriver swatted with a lead hammer to shock the threads.
Hope that Bubba didn't paint the threads with iodine, or you will be drilling and tapping those chemically welded screws out and often to the next larger size.
Good secure padded vice or cradle and even a extra pair of hands.
^^^^^^^^^^THAT^^^^^^^^^^^^ has worked for me better than any other solution.