Having problems removing stock on 870...help

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10-17-2009, 03:49 PM

Myersbuck

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Having problems removing stock on 870...help

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.

10-18-2009, 01:29 PM

Myersbuck

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anyone???

10-18-2009, 02:07 PM

skybuster20ga

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

10-18-2009, 02:12 PM

Myersbuck

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

10-18-2009, 04:16 PM

Mr. Longbeard

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

10-19-2009, 04:07 AM

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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?