removing stripped screws help!

[xcaribooer]

I have a rem 700 that has a leupold front base on with the two screws loctited in. I was able to remove the rear base but when I went to remove the front one I found both screw heads stripped.They are a hex head.

Do I need to pay a gunsmith to take them out??

Any suggestions?? thanks

 

[Crazi]

Carefully drill out the screw with a bit slightly smaller than the hole (use rear hole for size). Whatever part of the screw that is left should just collapse and peel out with a small pick or brush.

 

[xcaribooer]

without a drill press what are the chances of the bit staying centered and not damaging the threads?

 

[xcaribooer]

got them drilled the heads off,removed the base and studs came out easily with pliers.

 

[pyro17]

good job! lol now did you actually find the screws stripped, or did you secretly strip them yourself?

 

[ipscgraz]

silence...

 

[xcaribooer]

hahaha
I just bought the gun and it arrived in the mail with bonus leup rings attached, I found out why when I went to remove them to put on a set of talley's, the screws were already stripped.

 

[Eagle160]

I bought a set of the Mastercraft extrators and have used them on 4 scope mounts already. They worked awesome, wel worth the $$$$. I used to drill them out but there's too much opportunity to slip and tear something up.

 

[Leeper]

Drive a suitably sized Robertson bit into the stripped out screw (probably a number two). Heat the receiver ring with a heat gun or carefully with a propane torch. Remove the screw. Regards, Bill

 

[easy]

You could also try what is called "easy out" taps.

Different sizes and styles are commonly available at auto-shop supply houses.

 

[kokanee king]

Id try cutting a slit into the head for a blade screwdriver then heating the screw and then trying that.

 

[Leeper]

The method I described is not a "this should work" solution but is the technique I have used for years to remove hundreds of stripped out allen head screws. Sometimes it's a no.2. Sometimes it's a no.1 robertson but either way it always works. Regards, Bill.

 

[guess_kto]

Is it a "statutory rape" on the picture? hahaha

 

[guntech]

You guys are a little slow if you don't believe Bill...

 

[stovepipe699]

Great tip Bill. A stripped allen head screw can be removed in the same manner by driving a torx bit into it and turning it out.