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Grizz Axxemann

Grizz Axxemann

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So I know all about the tire iron in the vise trick to bust the stock screw loose on the CZ 858... I did just that earlier today. Thing is, it failed miserably. I ended up chewing up the flathead end of my tire iron, as well as both of my jeebus big flathead screwdrivers.

So short of chopping the beaver barf stock off short to use my stubby flathead or paying a smith to do it, anyone have any suggestions?
 
Try some heat on the bolt from inside the receiver.

Do you have a hex or square shank screwdriver so you can put a wrench on it while you lean on the screwdriver?
 
Grizz Axxemann said:
So I know all about the tire iron in the vise trick to bust the stock screw loose on the CZ 858... I did just that earlier today. Thing is, it failed miserably. I ended up chewing up the flathead end of my tire iron, as well as both of my jeebus big flathead screwdrivers.

So short of chopping the beaver barf stock off short to use my stubby flathead or paying a smith to do it, anyone have any suggestions?
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I don't know about your rifle but I bought a fat and wide flat head bit that fits into a socket wrench. I used a few extensions on the socket, shoved the rifle between my legs, using my knees as a vice and medium force got it out. Fairly easy and super quick.

I have offered others to send them my bit if they are having huge difficulties. It would probably be one of the cheapest things to do. Shouldn't cost more than a dollar or so to send. Just send it back when your done.
 
Stevo said:
Try some heat on the bolt from inside the receiver.

Do you have a hex or square shank screwdriver so you can put a wrench on it while you lean on the screwdriver?
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Heating the bolt is the opposite of what you want to do. Heat the reciever!

What I did was take a large flathead screwdriver that has a square handle, and put a wrench on the square handle.

Put a towel on the floor and put the gun barrel down on the towel, using your feet to stop it from slipping.

I had my girlfreind hold the wrench while putting all her weight downwards on the screwdriver. Now you have the screwdriver pressed down into the bolt, and a wrench preventing the screwdriver from turning.

I then took a large set of slip jaw pliers and put them on the stock, and turned the gun while my girlfriend held the bolt still.

Once it is cracked it is easy!
 
Stevo said:
Try some heat on the bolt from inside the receiver.

Do you have a hex or square shank screwdriver so you can put a wrench on it while you lean on the screwdriver?
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No heat source that would work.

Yes, my biggest, baddest flathead has a square shank. It took a royal ass kicking. I even put a pipe wrench on my tire iron to add torque. This ##### is in TIGHT.

mlehtovaara said:
Heating the bolt is the opposite of what you want to do. Heat the reciever!
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No heat source that would work.
 
I have a nasty impact screwdriver, the kind you hit with a hammer. I am not sure it would loosen that stock screw, but I have seen it work magic...
 
mlehtovaara said:
Heating the bolt is the opposite of what you want to do. Heat the reciever!

What I did was take a large flathead screwdriver that has a square handle, and put a wrench on the square handle.

Put a towel on the floor and put the gun barrel down on the towel, using your feet to stop it from slipping.

I had my girlfreind hold the wrench while putting all her weight downwards on the screwdriver. Now you have the screwdriver pressed down into the bolt, and a wrench preventing the screwdriver from turning.

I then took a large set of slip jaw pliers and put them on the stock, and turned the gun while my girlfriend held the bolt still.

Once it is cracked it is easy!
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Can i rent your girlfriend for an hour or two?
 
it may sound stupid but try tightening the screw first or at least that direction. I find it breaks the grip then you can back it out the proper way. As for heat, a plumbers propane torch is all you need to heat it up with. you can get the torch at ctc and a small bottle of gas for it fairly cheap. great to have around for other times.
 
Actually, Fritz, it didn't. Now, considering I have 80 times more posts and 5 years on the forum... I think I know what I'm doing. So run along and have fun!:wave:

Now proof that this bolt was in TIGHT: I chewed the hell out of the bolt head with my vise grips before it even started turning. It ended up being oblong once I was done, but it's off now, and I'm happy.
 
Stevo said:
Excellent. What are you replacing it with?
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The NEA Adapter & Cantilever mount combo from Neit Arms. It was supposed to be here on Friday, but CP sucks. Hoping for the end of this week. Gotta get it put together, the DMS-1 mounted, boresighted and zeroed before the middle of November.
 
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