10/22 issues with tapping screws

[joe504glock]

My 10/22 is drilled and tapped for a scope. When I tried to remove the screws in it to put in the included weaver rail section, the screws would not come out. I did not press it for fear of stripping them. Any suggestions?


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[KDerekT83]

Screw extractor

 

[joe504glock]

Good advice! Any thoughts on how not to damage the receiver in the process ?


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[KDerekT83]

Take your time and hold your mouth right. Lol.... I'd use a benchvise to hold the rifle solid/steady and go slow/careful through the whole process

 

[joe504glock]

Thank you!


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[Xeon64]

Make sure you have a set of gun smith or metal slotted screw drivers. Slotted Wood screw drivers are a sure fire way to mess up metal screws. It has to fit the slot tight.

 

[joe504glock]

That might be it too! Thank you guys! I’ll definitely hit the hardware store soon


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[Abby Normal]

How long have the screws bin living there? I’d say pb blaster or krolls and a bit of heat from a heat gun should help. If you use heat I’d remove the stock.
Good luck

 

[joe504glock]

How long have the screws bin living there? I’d say pb blaster or krolls and a bit of heat from a heat gun should help. If you use heat I’d remove the stock.
Good luck

Since the factory but it’s a pretty new rifle


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[twinin]

Use good drivers/bits and take your time. They do strip easily.

 

[DBMJR1]

Heat. They are likely installed with thread locker.

You could use a heat gun or a hair dryer.

Or,

You could mag dump six or seven BX25 mag through it, and try while it's naturally warm.