Wby Vanguard

Hawkshaw

March 30, 2014 11:06

I just acquired a Wby VG, in 300 Wby Mag. The little screw that holds the bolt release lever to the action, is broken. It is less than 1/16 th " in dia. And is broken flush with the receiver on both ends. No slot on either end. I can't get ahold of it from either end. I've never seen an easy out that small. Even if I can find a new screw, I have to get this piece out of the receiver first. IDEAS Thx Keith

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  charliemeyer007

  March 30, 2014 12:08

  Warm the area, treat with penetrating oil like kroil, let soak for a day. Try a hat pin towards the edge to try and un screw. A watch makers screw driver bit with a tap of a hammer might make enough of a slot to back it out. Center punch and drill it out, make sure to use a small enough bit to not take the threads.

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  chicoppee

  March 30, 2014 12:13

  I had the exact same problem and I coaxed it out with a sharp pin.

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  SoreShoulder

  March 30, 2014 14:08

  It can't be too tight if the head broke off because the threads aren't pulling against anything. Why not try epoxying a toothpick to it and unscrewing it?

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  Hawkshaw

  March 30, 2014 15:12

  THX GUYS---I got it out by center punching lightly, a little penetrating oil, and the drill bit turned it righ on in, and fell out!!!

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