|
|
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 9,376
Campfire Outfitter
|
OP
Campfire Outfitter
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 9,376 |
Well I have observed a new low in bubbafied stupidity. I picked up a used Remington 700 270 locally for a backup/loaner rifle. It was topped with a paperweight grade Chinese Tasco scope. Got it home to strip the "scope" off and toss it in the trash only to find that the previous owner used red loctite to secure his $39 bubble pack Tasco scope. The scope might not hold zero, but was damn sure never going to be shaken loose in its rings thanks to this genius. Just when I thought I had seen it all  Now to apply some heat and see if I can undo some of his handiwork.
Always remember that you are unique, just like everyone else.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 48,078 Likes: 5
Campfire 'Bwana
|
|
Campfire 'Bwana
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 48,078 Likes: 5 |
Well I have observed a new low in bubbafied stupidity. I picked up a used Remington 700 270 locally for a backup/loaner rifle. It was topped with a paperweight grade Chinese Tasco scope. Got it home to strip the "scope" off and toss it in the trash only to find that the previous owner used red loctite to secure his $39 bubble pack Tasco scope. The scope might not hold zero, but was damn sure never going to be shaken loose in its rings thanks to this genius. Just when I thought I had seen it all Now to apply some heat and see if I can undo some of his handiwork. Seen it many many times. As my old gunsmith used to tell me, "you ain't seen nothing yet"...
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 8,012
Campfire Outfitter
|
|
Campfire Outfitter
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 8,012 |
Grind the rings off. Heat the base screws and remove those. Throw everything in the trash and start fresh with bases, rings, and scope
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 28,172
Campfire Ranger
|
|
Campfire Ranger
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 28,172 |
Grind the rings off. Heat the base screws and remove those. Throw everything in the trash and start fresh with bases, rings, and scope And use clear fingernail polish on the new screw threads. OK...so I'm old...
Hunt with Class and Classics
Religion: A founder of The Church of Spray and Pray
Acquit v. t. To render a judgment in a murder case in San Francisco... EQUAL, adj. As bad as something else. Ambrose Bierce “The Devil's Dictionary”
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 6,342
Campfire Tracker
|
Campfire Tracker
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 6,342 |
MOLON LABE
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 4,090
Campfire Tracker
|
|
Campfire Tracker
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 4,090 |
Well I have observed a new low in bubbafied stupidity. I picked up a used Remington 700 270 locally for a backup/loaner rifle. It was topped with a paperweight grade Chinese Tasco scope. Got it home to strip the "scope" off and toss it in the trash only to find that the previous owner used red loctite to secure his $39 bubble pack Tasco scope. The scope might not hold zero, but was damn sure never going to be shaken loose in its rings thanks to this genius. Just when I thought I had seen it all Now to apply some heat and see if I can undo some of his handiwork. I had the same thing happen to me. I got it off, but it wasn't easy. The previous owner also decided to red loctite the Weaver aluminum bases too.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 2,797
Campfire Regular
|
|
Campfire Regular
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 2,797 |
Soldering iron in the screw socket, when they smoke, screw them out
Go buy a throw away soldering iron, don't use your good one
NRA Endowed Patron Life Benefactor
GOA Life Member
TSRA Life Member
NSCA Life Member
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jul 2001
Posts: 60,135 Likes: 9
Campfire Kahuna
|
|
Campfire Kahuna
Joined: Jul 2001
Posts: 60,135 Likes: 9 |
Have also managed to get red-Loctited screws out by heating up the tip of a screwdriver with a propane torch, and resting the tip against the screw for a few seconds before trying to turn it.
“Montana seems to me to be what a small boy would think Texas is like from hearing Texans.”
John Steinbeck
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Mar 2022
Posts: 13
New Member
|
|
New Member
Joined: Mar 2022
Posts: 13 |
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 10,952
Campfire Outfitter
|
|
Campfire Outfitter
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 10,952 |
Happened to my Dad's CZ 550. We bought a Meopta 6x42 and he had a "smith" mount it years before. His old eyes finally only saw all crosshairs as squiggly and he thought his hunting days over. I had the idea and my nephew and I went halves on a #4 with a lit center dot. He loved it. After an hour of heating and trying everything I finally destroyed his original CZ rings to get the stupid thing off. Now we were only days away from season and had to find new rings for the CZ while I was still in town.
GIBSON's to the rescue.
Anyone else remember Gibsons? Still a few around some Texas towns. I asked the gun counter guy (you heard right) if they had any. He looked and said no. I didn't give up and just happened to see what looked to be a CZ emblem on a pack hanging in the middle of a peg of rings behind the counter. He dug them out and all felt like fate had lent a hand. Cost me another hundred bucks for his birthday but was worth it to get to hunt with him another season. I don't have that chance any more.
When a country is well governed, poverty and a mean condition are something to be ashamed of. When a country is ill governed, riches and honors are something to be ashamed of
. Confucius
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 28,251 Likes: 6
Campfire Ranger
|
|
Campfire Ranger
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 28,251 Likes: 6 |
I bought my first rifle, a Marlin 336 30-30 from Gibsons in Odessa, in 1971 at age 11. Dad bought the scope for me, a Denver Redfield 4x, there too and it's still on it. It's still a pig killing machine.
It is irrelevant what you think. What matters is the TRUTH.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jun 2016
Posts: 9,622
Campfire Outfitter
|
|
Campfire Outfitter
Joined: Jun 2016
Posts: 9,622 |
OK, I've been accused of being FOS many times but only once when speaking of locktight.  But I'm going there again. If that red LT was applied correctly you may have a challenge ahead. Get out the cutoff wheel. If done sloppily it may not even have ever cured & with care the screws come loose better than expected. But considering the plans for the old parts it sounds like a good platform to experiment on.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 115,424 Likes: 13
Campfire Sage
|
|
Campfire Sage
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 115,424 Likes: 13 |
What makes you think the scope doesn't hold zero?
Trump being classless,tasteless and clueless as usual. Sorry, trump is a no tax payin pile of shiit. My young wife decided to play the field and had moved several dudes into my house
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 3,437
Campfire Tracker
|
|
Campfire Tracker
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 3,437 |
Have also managed to get red-Loctited screws out by heating up the tip of a screwdriver with a propane torch, and resting the tip against the screw for a few seconds before trying to turn it. John, just today I used a pencil tip soldering iron to loosen the corrosion on the base plate screws on an extremely rare Holley carb for a '65 Corvette prior to a concours restoration. Good shootin'. -Al
Forbidden Zoner
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 2,139
Campfire Regular
|
|
Campfire Regular
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 2,139 |
Proper tools and a bit of heat.. I will come off every time. Every Locktite product was designed for a purpose. Red is a high shear high temp thread sealant. It's designed to seal larger threads.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 916
Campfire Regular
|
|
Campfire Regular
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 916 |
Do all you can to get Dad out in the field. Last time I took dad hunting he was 87. We had a lot of fun but had to take him home after the second night because he could not take the cold. Had him wrapped up in my 2 best sleepin bags that I use when hunting Montana and Colorado. He passed 3 years ago at the age of 94. I miss my Old Man. Born and raised on the King Ranch during the Depression. Said they were poor as hell but the Ranch always made sure there was plenty of beef on the table.
George
Dad always said, "Nadie Nacio Ensenado" (No One Was Born Taught)
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 48,078 Likes: 5
Campfire 'Bwana
|
|
Campfire 'Bwana
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 48,078 Likes: 5 |
4 days later and he’s still working on it. Damn red loctite!!
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 3,437
Campfire Tracker
|
|
Campfire Tracker
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 3,437 |
Proper tools and a bit of heat.. I will come off every time. Every Locktite product was designed for a purpose. Red is a high shear high temp thread sealant. It's designed to seal larger threads. Absolutely. I use Henkel/LocTite products (you can't go by color alone) quite a bit in race applications....it will always come apart with a bit of heat and correct tools. A decent 1/4" impact driver and a tap with a light hammer and a proper fitting bit after the screw has been warmed a bit is all it takes. Performance Tool sells a nice little one that's perfect for this. I've got one at the shop and one at home for gun work...can't imagine how many fasteners each has cracked loose.  https://www.summitracing.com/parts/WMR-W2503 Good shootin'. -Al
Forbidden Zoner
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 13,100
Campfire Outfitter
|
|
Campfire Outfitter
Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 13,100 |
Snap on truck got me good yesterday
I bought a bunch of dedicated torx drivers...
NRA Benefactor Member
Those who live by the sword get shot by those who don't.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 9,376
Campfire Outfitter
|
|
OP
Campfire Outfitter
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 9,376 |
Have also managed to get red-Loctited screws out by heating up the tip of a screwdriver with a propane torch, and resting the tip against the screw for a few seconds before trying to turn it. Tried this trick and it did work. One screw was very stubborn though and took two or three tries.
Always remember that you are unique, just like everyone else.
|
|
|
|
|
650 members (10Glocks, 160user, 06hunter59, 1badf350, 10gaugemag, 10ring1, 62 invisible),
2,684
guests, and
1,414
robots. |
|
Key:
Admin,
Global Mod,
Mod
|
|
|
Forums81
Topics1,192,098
Posts18,483,058
Members73,959
| |
Most Online11,491
Jul 7th, 2023
|
|
|
|
