Ruger No.1 Sight Base Dowel Removal

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20 November 2010, 06:20

Reverend Recoil

Ruger No.1 Sight Base Dowel Removal

I am replacing the sight/scope base rib on my Ruger No.1 with a one-piece Conetrol base. This base fits over only the rear dowel pin. The forward dowel pin (part S-151) is not needed. It appears in the Ruger parts diagram to be a plain pressed in dowel. What is the best way to get it out? Is this pin threaded? What is the best way to fill the hole after I get it out? Is anything better than black epoxy? I have tried heating it to soften any Locktite that may be holding it in place and pulling with pliers without any luck. What should I try next?

20 November 2010, 09:25

JBrown

I'll tell ya if you'll post a pic. of the base once you have it mounted on the rifle....

I'm sure Jim Kobe will give you the correct opperation, but IIRC:

Yes, it is a simple press fit(not threaded, and not loctited).

To get it out you drill a hole in the top of the dowel, then thread it for a small screw. Screw in a small screw then use an impact puller to yank it out.

Best was to fill it? Maybe cut the pin in half once it's out then drive it in upside down??? the bottom half is blued I believe.

But, I'm just repeating what I've read.

Jason

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20 November 2010, 18:41

ted thorn

Dont take it out if you want the hole filled work the dowel down until flush.

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21 November 2010, 19:50

Jim Kobe

The thing about threading the dowel is when you get it out, you can turn it around and put the threaded end down. They are blued on both ends and not noticeable when you do that. I have not had any luck removing them with vise grips and I would think you would damage it that way. As for filling, dress it down and re-blue but you would probably have to re-blue the whole barrel.

22 November 2010, 03:52

Craftsman

Does anyone remember a gunsmith who specialized in Ruger No.1 ? His name was Korzenic, I may not have the spelling right.

About 35 years ago I called him about the same problem. I needed to remove the barrel and of course you cant clear the fore end hanger with them in. He told me to take a punch and patiently tap the studs sideways east, west, north and south. Dont have to get rough with them. They will loosen up enough to pull them with paralell jaw pliers. It has worked everytime for me.