Fobos
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Post by Fobos on Feb 11, 2006 6:39:52 GMT -5
I've had a 10/22 for several months now. It is one of those guns that goes to the range with me everytime. Unfortunately, I realized that the optics rail has worked itself loose as a result of the threads being stripped out of the screw holes in the receiver. All the hardware (including the optics mount and the screws) were supplied with the rifle, so I am a bit ticked off that this has happened.
My question: Is it safe to drill out and re-thread the holes in the receiver and move up to the next size screw?
I have all the required equipment for this kind of task, but I am unsure of any complications or special considerations that need to be accounted for when doing this to a firearm. If this ends up being a real pain in the Hillary, I'll just contact Ruger and see what they can do for me...
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Post by TMan on Feb 11, 2006 12:28:45 GMT -5
"... a real pain in the Hillary..." Fobos, you are good.
I'm assuming that you are sure that it is the threads in the receiver that are bad.
I wouldn't screw (no pun intended) with it, but send it back to Ruger. This is something that should not have happened. If you try to fix it and screw it up, then Ruger is going to say you tampered with it, and charge you for it. If you nicely state your case, I bet they will fix it for nothing.
Don't forget that if you drill it out and go to the next size, you have to take into consideration the hardness of the metal. It could be a real bear to drill and tap. I wouldn't attempt it unless Ruger said it couldn't be fixed or something.
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Post by MLB on Feb 11, 2006 14:47:41 GMT -5
Fobos, I think the same plan would have come to mind if I were in that situation. That right there puts it into question ;D
I think it would work just fine, but with Ruger's customer support being top-notch, I'd go that route. They'll likely fix it for free.
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Post by 5ontarget on Feb 11, 2006 15:41:17 GMT -5
I agree with the Tman and MLB, contact Ruger first, if they don't help, then drill and tap. I don't see any real issues with doing it yourself, but I think the manufacturer should take care of it. Ruger typically has very good customer service.
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Post by "DoubleAction" on Feb 11, 2006 22:46:59 GMT -5
I agree will all the above; Better Safe Than Sorry.
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