Butt Stock Removal
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Topic: Butt Stock Removal
Posted By: Pommy76
Subject: Butt Stock Removal
Date Posted: March 29 2013 at 7:09pm
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Hi can anyone help, I was lucky enough to be left a 303 MIII*. However don't think it was ever looked after properly in the last 20 years or so as it is full of rust.Not to worry as I will enjoy bringing it back to it's former glory. I have managed to strip it for cleaning etc all apart from the stock??? I have tried good old WD40 and a flat head screw driver still with no success  How else can I remove it as I fear it has been rusted tight ??? Anyone else ever had this problem before ? Cheers , Pommy  ------------- If The sh*t Fits......Wear It |
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Posted By: Ishapore150
Date Posted: March 29 2013 at 10:23pm
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he!!o Pommy,Try standing the rifle up and put a few drops of Kroil.Then give it a little time to greep down the threads.Just my .02 cents. ------------- -.- -.. ..... --- --.. .--- If you understand that 73's |
Posted By: Shamu
Date Posted: March 30 2013 at 12:02am
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First remove the forend wood! (If you haven't already). There is a square shaft end on the screw that is trapped between the parts of the forend wood, if you don't remove the forend you might damage it as the square becomes a diamond-shape while turning. Second: did you remove the washer covering the bolt head? Its down in the tunnel & if not removed will prevent you getting a good fit into the slot. ------------- Don't shoot till you see the whites of their thighs. (Unofficial motto of the Royal Air Force) |
Posted By: Pommy76
Date Posted: March 30 2013 at 2:35pm
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Thanks all. Not sure if they sell Kroil here in Australia? But will try and find something simular if not? I have removed washer but still no joy as of yet!!! Will let you know how I go Pommy ------------- If The sh*t Fits......Wear It |
Posted By: Shamu
Date Posted: March 30 2013 at 11:49pm
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Poke around in here a bit. Theres a home-brew formula for an oil & acetone (I think) mix that should work. Just be careful mixing/storing/using it its a bit heady if you get my drift. ------------- Don't shoot till you see the whites of their thighs. (Unofficial motto of the Royal Air Force) |
Posted By: Zed
Date Posted: March 31 2013 at 6:02am
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It is Dexron transmission fluid and acetone in a 50/50 mix. Try and get it onto the threaded end of the screw from behind the trigger area and let it soak in. I would suggest using a syringe or similar to apply the mix and avoid getting too much on the wood if possible. This mix works great on steel and iron (although not so good on aluminium corrosion). Use in a ventilated area and no smoking! This works much better than WD40 for freeing rusted bolts. ------------- It's nice to be important, but it's more important to be nice! |
Posted By: ArcherSix
Date Posted: March 31 2013 at 11:31am
| The last one I worked on was TIGHT, and I think you know what I mean. I got it out by clamping the barrel in a padded vise and then using my long screwdriver that I ground the head specially for SMLE stock bolts. Came out hard all the way even though there was no rust present on the threads! There was no way I would've gotten that one out without the vise. |
Posted By: Pommy76
Date Posted: March 31 2013 at 6:01pm
I given that a go with no luck.I have sent off to US for some Kroil as I will give anything a go now lol. Will let you know how I go  ------------- If The sh*t Fits......Wear It |
ArcherSix wrote:Posted By: MaxP
Date Posted: March 31 2013 at 8:02pm
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Cut a bit of hardwood and stick it in or on a vise so the butt socket can sit on it with the butt in the air, and ensure the screw isn't contacting the wood. Get a big brass drift and put it in the screw hole and give the head of the screw a big crack with a big hammer. Never sit the the muzzle on the ground or brace it in any other way, otherwise you will do irreparable damage to the receiver. The best screwdriver if you don't have a really big one, is the other end of a wheel nut wrench out of your car. Check it for fit, and make sure you hold it into the slot as tight as you can as you try to turn it. |
Posted By: ArcherSix
Date Posted: April 01 2013 at 10:56am
| Good idea with the brass rod Max. Let us know how this turns out Pommy. |
Posted By: Pommy76
Date Posted: April 01 2013 at 7:41pm
Thanks, Will Do Guy's Pommy ------------- If The sh*t Fits......Wear It |
Posted By: A square 10
Date Posted: April 01 2013 at 11:34pm
| its worth the soaking time and efforts to break free the threads as rushing can cause damage thats irrepairable , good luck with your efforts |
Posted By: Pommy76
Date Posted: April 03 2013 at 7:27pm
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G'day All, Just to let you know I managed to remove my stock a combined effort of all your help!!! Thanks again for all your very helpful and useful information. Pommy  ------------- If The sh*t Fits......Wear It |
Posted By: Shamu
Date Posted: April 03 2013 at 9:30pm
  ------------- Don't shoot till you see the whites of their thighs. (Unofficial motto of the Royal Air Force) |
Posted By: ArcherSix
Date Posted: April 04 2013 at 10:32am
| yaaaaay! |
Posted By: A square 10
Date Posted: April 04 2013 at 10:17pm
| glad to hear of your success |
Posted By: Shamu
Date Posted: April 05 2013 at 1:27am
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Do you have a product called "Never Seez" in Oz, Pommy? If you do, or there's an equivalent schmear a little on the threads & run the bolt back & forth a few times to distribute evenly before final re-assembly. http://www.bostik-us.com/our-brands/never-seez" rel="nofollow - http://www.bostik-us.com/our-brands/never-seez ------------- Don't shoot till you see the whites of their thighs. (Unofficial motto of the Royal Air Force) |
Posted By: Tony
Date Posted: April 05 2013 at 4:20am
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We have a product called copperslip over here in the UK which mechanics use on the back of disk brake pads etc. It's a high temp grease and ideal for lubing bolts etc. My lad Alex swears by it. ------------- Rottie (PitBulls dad.) “If electricity comes from electrons, does morality come from morons Born free taxed to death!!! |
Posted By: Shamu
Date Posted: April 05 2013 at 4:34am
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Sounds like something similar, kind of a copper/bronze colored greasy thing? ------------- Don't shoot till you see the whites of their thighs. (Unofficial motto of the Royal Air Force) |
Posted By: muffett.2008
Date Posted: April 05 2013 at 5:51am
| Theres a tube of Neverseize staring me in the face every time I go to operate my big lathe. |
Posted By: Shamu
Date Posted: April 05 2013 at 7:02am
I'll take that as a yes ------------- Don't shoot till you see the whites of their thighs. (Unofficial motto of the Royal Air Force) |
Posted By: MaxP
Date Posted: April 05 2013 at 10:23am
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A couple of pertinent points about neversieze and similar products. The one we used to use working underground was a Loctite brand "antiseize", and was carcinogenic. Always read the label... Another was "copper coat", bronze in colour, but they took it off the market...hmmmm.... One other point, as these products were usually a platelet form lube, they have in themselves, physical thickness- that is they are measurable in thickness, unlike oil which can be squeezed away. As a thread antiseize, this is what makes it work, keeping the metal surfaces apart. But never use the stuff for slip or press fitted parts as it can make the tolerances too tight and lock up while assembling. |
Posted By: Lithgow
Date Posted: April 05 2013 at 12:34pm
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Interesting, I wasnt aware of the carcinogenic properties. Its a wonder mining companies still allow it to be used. When I worked on mobile equipment in the mining industry, we use heaps. Try undoing dozer track bolts that have not had antisieze used on them. It was easier to get the boilermaker to cut those off. Another good one is the old graphite grease. That was all my father would use and years later I have easily taken apart bolts that he did up.
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Posted By: Tony
Date Posted: April 05 2013 at 2:49pm
Yes thats the stuff. You can get it small tubes or 8oz tins, impervious to water but easy to clean off with kerosene or brake cleaner. ------------- Rottie (PitBulls dad.) “If electricity comes from electrons, does morality come from morons Born free taxed to death!!! |