Having problems removing stock on 870...help

[Myersbuck]

I am taking the stock off to refinish it but I cant get the screws out of the end. I cant see the screws due to the pad which isnt helping at all either.

I am using a philips but I think its just stripping the screws. I have a smaller size and applying alot of pressure. Any ideas?

Thank you in advance.

[Myersbuck]

anyone???

[skybuster20ga]

once you get the recoil pad off it should be fairly easy. try a couple drops of break free

[Myersbuck]

Ok...so I got one of the recoil pad screws out but I cant get the other one out. I am afraid its stripped

[Ridge Runner]

are they phillips? if so yake a screwdriver just a shade big put it in the slots best you can and gently tap it with a small hammer a couple times. then put some pressure counterclockwise and tap it more, it should start to turn.
RR

[Mr. Longbeard]

Good luck... Sounds like you need some specialty tools

[RugerMike]

If the screw is stripped in the wood, Try pulling the pad back away from the stock while turning the screw CC. If the Screw head is stripped try using a #2 or # 3 phillips driver or a flat driver that will fit in the phillips stripped head. Hope this helps?