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Equipment & Gear => Guns and Ammo => Topic started by: spadebit on November 20, 2019, 12:09:29 AM

Title: Striped Screw
Post by: spadebit on November 20, 2019, 12:09:29 AM: May be a dumb question....Does anyone have experience with dealing with/finding a solution for striped screws for the pad on a synthetic shotgun?

In order to replace a recoil spring I have to get two screws off the pad, but they are striped. Even if they are removed I am unsure if a bigger screw would be a quick fix to hold the pad. I have seen the fix for wood stocks, but never for synthetic shotguns.

Thanks.
Title: Re: Striped Screw
Post by: andersonjk4 on November 20, 2019, 05:47:42 AM: If the threads are stripped you may be able to use a flat screwdriver between the stock and the pad to pry against the pad. The added pressure should allow the threads to catch and back out. Once the pad is off you can use some epoxy or something similar to attach some new screws.
Title: Re: Striped Screw
Post by: Encore 280 on November 20, 2019, 08:03:31 AM: I don't think I would be using a flat head screwdriver between the pad and stock. I'm sure it would leave an indent on the stock then it's there forever. Place the gun in a padded vice and while backing the screw out pull on the pad. :twocents: Good luck.
Title: Re: Striped Screw
Post by: h20hunter on November 20, 2019, 08:48:32 AM: How about an easy out or reverse thread bit.....go slow, low torque, it should bite and back them right out.
Title: Re: Striped Screw
Post by: bhawley76 on November 20, 2019, 09:08:17 AM: What kind of shotgun I have a stock for a Mossberg that I had swapped for a pistol grip.
Title: Re: Striped Screw
Post by: Evil_EdwardO on November 20, 2019, 09:24:59 AM: Quote from: h20hunter on November 20, 2019, 08:48:32 AM
How about an easy out or reverse thread bit.....go slow, low torque, it should bite and back them right out.

:yeah:
Title: Re: Striped Screw
Post by: Fl0und3rz on November 20, 2019, 10:28:47 AM: Head stripped or stock threads stripped.

Head stripped, easy out or clamp down stock and use a screwdriver pushing really hard on the head, while not trying to let the driver slip off the head, and use a crescent on the handle of the driver.

Threads stripped on the stock, I might try an epoxy or other hard cure glue that is compatible with the stock material, then re-drill a pilot hole for the screw.
Title: Re: Striped Screw
Post by: Buckmark on November 20, 2019, 10:29:31 AM: Worse case you cant get them out take a hack saw and cut through them.
Title: Re: Striped Screw
Post by: jackelope on November 20, 2019, 10:32:47 AM: Are the heads of the screws themselves stripped or the threads in the stock stripped?
Title: Re: Striped Screw
Post by: h20hunter on November 20, 2019, 10:34:12 AM: Hold on everyone.....clear, easy, obvious solution.

New shotgun time!
Title: Re: Striped Screw
Post by: Fl0und3rz on November 20, 2019, 10:38:48 AM: :chuckle:

It was so clear and easy that I missed it.
Title: Re: Striped Screw
Post by: spadebit on November 20, 2019, 07:31:18 PM: All great replies.

Thanks for the ideas.

I will start with the less intrusive methods and work from there.