No bloody wonder it was a pig..

[vinver]

Had some trouble getting a stock bolt out of an Enfield No 4- just couldn't seem to find the screw slot, and couldn't get the bit to bite. Finally managed to get the bolt out and this is what I found- somebody had previously broken off a screwdriver tip in the slot!

 

[trebor2880]

Yes, that would be enough to try ones patience.

 

[zuke]

Never came across that, yet.

 

[Grizzly Adams]

Made the brilliant discovery a while ago, best way to deal with that stubborn screw is a flat driver bit in a 1/4" ratchet with a long extension.


Grizz

 

[cantom]

What I do on the real buggers is clamp my huge Craftsman screwdriver pointing up in a bench vice. Then lower the rifle down on to it, and turn the whole rifle.

That has never failed.

But that broken off screwdriver tip in the slot...that's a bugger. You were lucky you got it out.

 

[caperbound]

Made the brilliant discovery a while ago, best way to deal with that stubborn screw is a flat driver bit in a 1/4" ratchet with a long extension.


Grizz

For a nice hearty screwdriver bit I use ones from a hammer/impact driver set.

 

[RRCo.]

Broke it off doing it up too. Better than the alternative I guess.