Removing the buttstock and buttplate screw on R25

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11 years 10 months ago - 11 years 10 months ago #16596 by fivewhy
Removing the buttstock and buttplate screw on R25 was created by fivewhy
After I did this, I googled it and found the same info already on the interwebs. I decided to post this simply bc I can.

The upper screw on the butt plate is pretty big. Apparently, you can find some multitools that have a Flathead that fits this, but I went and bought the biggest Flathead screw driver I could find...a 3/8" Flathead. Then use some elbow grease. After I got the screw unlocked, everything was fine. I noticed the screw on the Remington has red loctite on it. I burned it with a handheld lighter (used pliers outside), did not use a propane torch. I then used a bronze tooth brush to removed the burned loctite. I had to repeat this process three times, and that pretty much removed all the loctite. I am curious to see if this allows the screw to loosen itself during firing. I doubt it, but I will try to remember to post something if I notice a problem. I have attached a photo of the red loctite. Fortunately, it was not a lot of loctite. I did not need to heat before unscrewing, I only had to use a tad bit of screw-you-you-screw. That is all.
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Btw, if a 10/22 is an assault weapon under Sen Feinstein's definition, then this 3/8" screw driver I bought for $10 is a dern assault weapon too. I think I could take down an elk with this screwdriver, alone.
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11 years 10 months ago #16669 by Moby
Replied by Moby on topic Removing the buttstock and buttplate screw on R25
If you have problems with the screw losening you might try blue loctite, it is a little less difficult to remove.

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11 years 10 months ago #16670 by mrraley
Replied by mrraley on topic Removing the buttstock and buttplate screw on R25
It is an industry standard item.

ALL upper buttstock screws have a spot of thread sealer so the buttstock does not come off.

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11 years 10 months ago - 11 years 10 months ago #16807 by fivewhy
Replied by fivewhy on topic Removing the buttstock and buttplate screw on R25

Moby wrote: If you have problems with the screw loosening you might try blue loctite, it is a little less difficult to remove.

Thanks that's good advice. And it's good to know that's a customary practice, mrraley ...well it's good to know what things are and are not customary industry practices.
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