My stainless Tikka T3 Lite 25-06 came with a couple of sling swivels in a small ziplock bag.

I CANNOT get the pin out of the swivel to install it on the sling stud!

I have got to be the densest person on this forum - but I see no way to move that pin - screwing/unscrewing makes no difference and pushing/pulling produces only the most minor amount of play.

What's the secret?

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