- My Forums
- Tiger Rant
- LSU Recruiting
- SEC Rant
- Saints Talk
- Pelicans Talk
- More Sports Board
- Fantasy Sports
- Golf Board
- Soccer Board
- O-T Lounge
- Tech Board
- Home/Garden Board
- Outdoor Board
- Health/Fitness Board
- Movie/TV Board
- Book Board
- Music Board
- Political Talk
- Money Talk
- Fark Board
- Gaming Board
- Travel Board
- Food/Drink Board
- Ticket Exchange
- TD Help Board
Customize My Forums- View All Forums
- Show Left Links
- Topic Sort Options
- Trending Topics
- Recent Topics
- Active Topics
Started By
Message
Need assistance with Scope mounting
Posted on 12/4/13 at 12:36 pm
Posted on 12/4/13 at 12:36 pm
I just picked up my new Tikka Hunter last night. What an awesome rifle.
I'm trying to take out the little plugs in the top of the receiver where the scope base screws in. 3 of them unscrewed and came out perfectly fine, but 1 is pushed down in the hole and has no head to unscrew. They are plastic.(this sounds like a TWSS joke
)
Any ideas on how to get this thing out? I thought about taking a tiny drill bit to it, but i'm scared to death to mess up the threads.
Thoughts?
I'm trying to take out the little plugs in the top of the receiver where the scope base screws in. 3 of them unscrewed and came out perfectly fine, but 1 is pushed down in the hole and has no head to unscrew. They are plastic.(this sounds like a TWSS joke
) Any ideas on how to get this thing out? I thought about taking a tiny drill bit to it, but i'm scared to death to mess up the threads.
Thoughts?
4
Posted on 12/4/13 at 12:38 pm to SportTiger1
Most leupold scope bases need only 3 holes. It may be designed that way for a reason.
Posted on 12/4/13 at 12:39 pm to SportTiger1
a decent scope is shitty with plastic mounts
This post was edited on 12/4/13 at 12:40 pm
Posted on 12/4/13 at 12:42 pm to Bama and Beer
False
Posted on 12/4/13 at 12:55 pm to SportTiger1
Sorry I didn't explain well. These are just plastic plugs that keep dirt out of the screw holes when not being used.
I've got burris two piece bases, so i'm definitely going to need all 4 screws.
I've got burris two piece bases, so i'm definitely going to need all 4 screws.
Posted on 12/4/13 at 12:57 pm to SportTiger1
So they are inside the threaded hole? I was gonna suggest a pick, but it would just fall once it hit the threads
Posted on 12/4/13 at 1:01 pm to Hammertime
Exactly. Being that it's plastic, i was thinking about heating it up and trying to dig it out.
Posted on 12/4/13 at 2:04 pm to SportTiger1
That could just melt it if it is plastic and it will stick to the threads better.
Can you possibly tap a tiny flathead screwdriver into the head and back it out that way? I would try heating up the tip of the screwdriver, putting it in the hole, and tapping it until it sits in the head. Then twist it out
Does it have threads, or is it just a plug? If it is threaded, is it still caught on the threads at all?
Can you possibly tap a tiny flathead screwdriver into the head and back it out that way? I would try heating up the tip of the screwdriver, putting it in the hole, and tapping it until it sits in the head. Then twist it out
Does it have threads, or is it just a plug? If it is threaded, is it still caught on the threads at all?
Posted on 12/4/13 at 3:58 pm to SportTiger1
Is bringing it back where you got it an option?
Posted on 12/4/13 at 5:10 pm to Hammertime
Called a gunsmith, he agreed with Hammertime. Will try to heat up a screwdriver to get a better grip. If that doesn't work, he'll drill it out for a small fee.
Posted on 12/5/13 at 10:11 am to SportTiger1
Any update?
FWIW, Greenlee has a nice electrician set it the electrical tool isle at Lowes. Not sure if the shaft diameter is too large though
FWIW, Greenlee has a nice electrician set it the electrical tool isle at Lowes. Not sure if the shaft diameter is too large though
Posted on 12/5/13 at 11:44 am to SportTiger1
quote:
Called a gunsmith, he agreed with Hammertime. Will try to heat up a screwdriver to get a better grip. If that doesn't work, he'll drill it out for a small fee.
That oughta work. Didn't know the receiver plug screws have been replaced by a plug of wax....Seems like a very petty way for a gun maker to save a few bucks.
Page 1 of 1
Popular
Back to top
Follow TigerDroppings for LSU Football News