Stuck rail mounting screws help 20 MOA install

[KS2506]

I have had good luck using a bit in one of the small rachet handles that came with the bit set. Have a friend use a brass hammer and hit the top of the bit while you try to turn it out. If that does not work, the heat guns are a good suggestion.

 

[Stang66]

Clean the locktite off and put the other screws back in, MAKE THEM TIGHT!!! this will make it easier to get the last 2 screws out

I did try that but no such luck

 

[hunter0528]

Trying to remove the stock rail on a t3a1
Tikka
Two screws came out they were darn tight for sure and had a white thread lock residue on them. I broke off a T15 torques bit trying to get out the other 2 screws at that point. I was afraid to go further.
The rail has 4 screws and 2 Dow pins holding it in place.
Suggestions please…
Thanks all

Take a T15 bit only. Heat it red hot and place it into the screw and let it sit for a couple of minute. Take it out and use another T15 bit to remove the screw. the heat transfer will be direct to the screw threads and should work.

 

[Stang66]

Take a T15 bit only. Heat it red hot and place it into the screw and let it sit for a couple of minute. Take it out and use another T15 bit to remove the screw. the heat transfer will be direct to the screw threads and should work.

For everyone out there "This Method Works"
Just plan the logistics of how and where you do this. I used a magnetic bit holder and a small wrench to fit the bit! And a pair of leather gloves. I loosened each screw 1/4-1/2 turn. Voila done!

 

[billflangjr813]

For everyone out there "This Method Works"
Just plan the logistics of how and where you do this. I used a magnetic bit holder and a small wrench to fit the bit! And a pair of leather gloves. I loosened each screw 1/4-1/2 turn. Voila done!

That will do the Trick !!

 

[338 dude]

Heat the screw heads a bit with a heat gun. That should help break them loose.

Use a solder gun

 

[338 dude]

I wish you luck with that because my tac A1 rail is also glued on to the receiver so I bought a spur 20moa mount instead I figured it was great foundation

Remove all screws place it in the freezer the epoxy will pop off

 

[Stang66]

Remove all screws place it in the freezer the epoxy will pop off

Thanks
I didn't have a problem with the glue part I used 2 plastic wedges in the gap area (one from each side) put a little pressure on them then gave a nice tap with a wood hammer handle and the old rail popped right up. I then removed the old glue with acetone.

 

[deadidarren]

Remove all screws place it in the freezer the epoxy will pop off

Well that makes sense don't know why I didn't think of it before cold temperature makes the resin brittle.
Too late now as I spent 500 bucks on a 20 Moa Spur Mount yonks ago don't care rifles shoots like a dream all the way out to 1500y .

 

[Stang66]

Well that makes sense don't know why I didn't think of it before cold temperature makes the resin brittle.
Too late now as I spent 500 bucks on a 20 Moa Spur Mount yonks ago don't care rifles shoots like a dream all the way out to 1500y .View attachment 394990

Is it a6.5 creedmoor? If so what loads are you running?
I'm gathering components to shoot 1000 yards. The range has electronic targets and I need my loads to be running supersonic at the target for the system to read the shots. No factory ammo is allowed. Any info would be great!
Thanks

 

[deadidarren]

Narh its bigger brother 260r with mild loads I get to around 1300 with eldm130g and 1480y with 144 berger ht before they hit the trans sonic zone .
You should be able to duplicate my eldm load in a creedmoor as it is only doing 2833 at the muzzle .

 

[Stang66]

Narh its bigger brother 260r with mild loads I get to around 1300 with eldm130g and 1480y with 144 berger ht before they hit the trans sonic zone .
You should be able to duplicate my eldm load in a creedmoor as it is only doing 2833 at the muzzle .

Thanks