Guys,
I bought a 3/4" Redfield scope and rings for my T-Bolt and the screws seem to be frozen in the rings. Does anyone have any tricks in getting these unstuck?
I should also add that the rings have been buggered somewhat by the former owner. Apparently, he couldn't get them loosened either.
Any ideas?

They may have been secured with a thread-locking compound.

Using pliers to hold it, heat the tip of a steel nail until it glows red, then touch the tip to the screw head for a couple of seconds. That may loosen them up enough to remove.

George

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Originally posted by Cliff Lyle:
Guys,
I bought a 3/4" Redfield scope and rings for my T-Bolt and the screws seem to be frozen in the rings. Does anyone have any tricks in getting these unstuck?
I should also add that the rings have been buggered somewhat by the former owner. Apparently, he couldn't get them loosened either.
Any ideas?

Dribble a little penetrating oil (Kroil) around the screw heads and let it sit for a while. If they take a hex wrench, try using a Torx driver size 10 or 15. If it takes a flat blade screw driver then try tapping on the end of the handle of the screw driver while attempting to turn it. If none of that works, take it to a gunsmith and have him drill them out.

Is the screw in the ring or the base?

If it is in the ring then your problem is less of a problem. Mill/drill out the screw head. Rings are cheap compared to fixing an action.
Why spend an hour on a $45 set off rings.

If the screw is in the base that is another story.

Before you try to remove the base use a pencil type soldering iron. Heat the screws up and let them to cool several times. The last time soak them with Kroil and let them cool. Use a high quality torx or allen wrench not a soft or worn one. Ues one with a good handle where you can put both preasure down and turn it at the same time. You might do a little prayer first.
Good luck, I machine these out for customers all the time. It is much less expensive to do it right the first time. I do not recomend thread locker of any type on scope rings or bases. I recomend high temperature grease and a torque wrench.
Rustystud