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Help Please! Stock Removal on REM 1100

makindu
I can get nowhere when trying to remove an 1100 stock from the receiver. Gun is from the 70's. No doubt the threads on the stock bolt (actual part when viewing Remington parts exploded view is called the action spring plug)are rusted permanently to mating threads on action spring tube . I am trying to untorque with a fairly large slotted screwdriver. It is not hollow ground, but I can't budge the main screw. Sprayed liberally with WD-40 and let it sit awhile, but still making no progress. Is it time to take it to local gunsmith and fork over $15 (Gander Mountain minimum charge) or are there some things I can/should try first? I was wondering if maybe PB Blaster might work better than WD-40? Any feedback very much appreciated. Need to get walnut stock off ASAP without damaging it, as someone bought it from me. Thanks.
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  • Ronald J. Snow
    I use Break Free and let it sit for a couple of days before going too far. I have a large screwdriver with a square shank that allows me to use a 1/2 inch open end wrench to turn it. You should have two people to do this so one can apply pressure down onto the screw driver while the other turns it with the wrench. Go carefully so as not to break the stock or have the screwdriver slip and tear out the side of the stock. Lots of luck.
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  • springer1
    I have used a tire iron before you get better
    torq
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  • makindu
    Thanks for the replies, gentlemen. I opted to take it to the gun dealer before I caused any major damage. Didn't want to be penny-wise and pound foolish. Of course, as luck would have it, the gunsmith was not in at the time (only works part-time), so I may not know for 24-48 hours if he is successful. Gun dealer told me alot of times those 1100 stock bolts break off right at at the receiver on those older guns, as that is apparently the weakest link, thinnest part of the assembly. I will post if the gunsmith got it loose without breaking off parts internally. Thanks again for the responses.
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  • Palmetto Bug
    I had the same problem. I even tried an impact wrench. I eventually had to split stock and cut the nut with a dremel cutoff tool. Since the stock is painted camo, I was able to glue it back together.
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  • asop
    They all "freeze up". There just put on so tight when assembled even new ones are a bear to unscrew. I've taken several to Gander and if the pad or butt plates are removed they have done it free! Must be my good looks! Stay Safe.............................
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  • makindu
    And in conclusion... I must say, you guys are SHARP! When I went to pick up my 1100 stock/receiver from the gunsmith late this afternoon, I asked him how it went. I believe he estimated that it took 130 ft-lbs of torque to bust that action spring plug loose, he thought it was going to snap off!! So then I asked him how he managed to free it. Amazingly, his response was almost verbatim to what the first poster to my plight mentioned... My gunsmith took a large automotive screwdriver with a square shaft, and then secured a crescent wrench to the shaft. He said it took two people (Just like Mr.Snow said), one to hold down on the screwdriver and keep the stock in position, and the other guy to slowly torque the beast loose. Net cost to me, a rather steep $350, including state sales tax. Why so much... They had an almost brand new Browning BPS 28ga in shop, and I simply could not pass it up for that price. No charge on the stock work. Again, thanks to all who responded. You folks haven't let me down yet. Later, Roland
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  • Mr Gee
    i may have mist something , but what was so urgent about getting the stock off ? just wondering............

    confused....but learning
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  • makindu
    Gun was being sold for spare parts. One person bought the receiver(passed on the stock), another individual bought the walnut stock. The rush was that both customers had already paid, so I had to deliver ASAP.
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  • Mr Gee
    thanks for the reply...[:)]

    confused....but learning
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  • Buffler
    Get a can of Kroil, it is a super penetrating oil. Sold
    by Midway, Natchezs, it is great stuff. Midwayusa.com
    has it on sale now! Try it!! We use it at the gunshop.
    BE SAFE!! Buffler
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