I have an EGW picatinny rail with stripped base screws. How do I get them out?
Gunsmithing Replacing stripped scope base screws
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Re: Removing stripped scope base screws
I have been through this with EGW a couple times!! I drill out the screws just enough until the base can be remove. With the base removed there is no longer any tension on the screws and they can easily be twisted out with a good set of vise grips or pliers. I have marred up my base once doing this so you may have to replace it (preferably one with torque screws!).
I have been through this with EGW a couple times!! I drill out the screws just enough until the base can be remove. With the base removed there is no longer any tension on the screws and they can easily be twisted out with a good set of vise grips or pliers. I have marred up my base once doing this so you may have to replace it (preferably one with torque screws!).
Re: Removing stripped scope base screws
Sometimes you can tap a torx screw bit into the allen screw and it will have enough bite to remove the screw. I would try the torx bit first.
Sometimes you can tap a torx screw bit into the allen screw and it will have enough bite to remove the screw. I would try the torx bit first.
Re: Removing stripped scope base screws
That worked. Thanks! The base is salvaged but I would like to get a fresh set of torx screws (6x40). Any idea where I can get these? How do I search for them and how do I know I've found what I'm looking for?
That worked. Thanks! The base is salvaged but I would like to get a fresh set of torx screws (6x40). Any idea where I can get these? How do I search for them and how do I know I've found what I'm looking for?
Re: Removing stripped scope base screws
yes...
215-538-1012
or go to brownells...I'd call the number first
yes...
215-538-1012
or go to brownells...I'd call the number first
Re: Removing stripped scope base screws
Try calling EGW, I have heard they might offer torx screws for their bases.
Try calling EGW, I have heard they might offer torx screws for their bases.
Re: Removing stripped scope base screws
Based upon the advice of others, I keep this screw kit handy:
http://www.midwayusa.com/product/235284/...-package-of-150
I can't recall if EGW uses cap screws or flat-head ("countersunk") screws; if it's the latter, the Leupold kit may not work without modifying the base.
Based upon the advice of others, I keep this screw kit handy:
http://www.midwayusa.com/product/235284/...-package-of-150
I can't recall if EGW uses cap screws or flat-head ("countersunk") screws; if it's the latter, the Leupold kit may not work without modifying the base.
Re: Removing stripped scope base screws
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Sandbogg</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Try calling EGW, I have heard they might offer torx screws for their bases.</div></div>
Exactly why I listed their number
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Sandbogg</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Try calling EGW, I have heard they might offer torx screws for their bases.</div></div>
Exactly why I listed their number
Re: Removing stripped scope base screws
tapping a torx bit in there is all ways my first thing i try. good idea milling off the screw head to remove the base how have i not thought of that all ready
tapping a torx bit in there is all ways my first thing i try. good idea milling off the screw head to remove the base how have i not thought of that all ready
