Just got the Huber trigger, one problem though...

Smokin' Nagant · 05-03-2008, 09:08 PM

the sear screw will not move. ive already kinda stripped the screw, and dont want to continue causing damage. do u think a gunsmith will get it out or just tell me im screwed?
i was so excited too to get my new trigger and the sear screw is being a bitch

.22guy · 05-03-2008, 09:22 PM

Well, my first instinct is to call Huber and ask for a replacement or repair.

Smokin' Nagant · 05-03-2008, 09:29 PM

no the trigger is fine the sear screw in the gun is what im talking about.

SwedeSteve · 05-03-2008, 10:40 PM

Back up and start from the beginning!

Smokin' Nagant · 05-03-2008, 10:57 PM

number two will not move

Paper · 05-03-2008, 11:03 PM

Before you completely bugger it up, tap on it (screw face) with a hammer.. It might take just a bit of breaking it loose to get it to turn.
By tap, I mean just that.. Tap it a couple times, lightly..
Give this a shot before giving up and taking it to a Gunsmith.

billy · 05-03-2008, 11:05 PM

try to tighten it and then try to remove.

Smokin' Nagant · 05-03-2008, 11:25 PM

niether of those worked.... any other ideas?

billy · 05-03-2008, 11:27 PM

heat it?
or freeze it?

just_a_car · 05-03-2008, 11:30 PM

I had the same exactly problem with my 91/30 sear screw.

I had to hit it with WD-40, clean it with mineral spirits, let some WD-40 soak in again, tap it with a hammer... then hit it with a hammer after it still wouldn't budge. Let it sit again with WD-40 to soak for a few hours.

Then, I came back with a screwdriver that fit it perfectly (as the multi-tool doesn't fit, it's too thin) and used a very firm pressure down on the screw while turning so I didn't strip it. Finally got it to budge after hurting my hands a couple times.

Likely, it's got cosmoline in there that's dried and kind of welded it in, just like mine had.

Just be careful and make sure you fit whatever you put in there to the slot to prevent stripping it.

toolman · 05-03-2008, 11:36 PM

The best\easiest method is to use a handheld impact driver with the correct bit. If you're unfamiliar with one, here's a link:
Impact driver - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Smokin' Nagant · 05-03-2008, 11:42 PM

ok at least its possible, ill see about getting some wd40 and hitting it with a hammer. how much are those impact drivers? and yea i have the multi-tool which stripped it pretty good, but not too bad, just need the right size like u said. i guess this is what ill do tomorrow :/

toolman · 05-03-2008, 11:48 PM

SN, if you look around a bit, you can usually find the cheap ones for around $10-15 complete with bits. The best thing about them is that there is very little chance of the bit slipping out because the downward force from the hammer blow drives it downward at the same time it's turning.

lefty o · 05-04-2008, 12:02 AM

definately use hollow ground screw drivers, normal household ones will bugger up screws on a gun.

tonystewartfan · 05-04-2008, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by toolman

SN, if you look around a bit, you can usually find the cheap ones for around $10-15 complete with bits. The best thing about them is that there is very little chance of the bit slipping out because the downward force from the hammer blow drives it downward at the same time it's turning.

Go to harbor freight, if there is one in your town. they usually have inexpensive tools there.

Paper · 05-04-2008, 12:15 AM

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Originally Posted by tonystewartfan

Go to harbor freight, if there is one in your town. they usually have inexpensive tools there.

I bought a set of hollow ground gunsmith screwdrivers at Gander Mountain tonight. On sale for $15 for a set of 8 and the holder..

tonystewartfan · 05-04-2008, 12:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paper

I bought a set of hollow ground gunsmith screwdrivers at Gander Mountain tonight. On sale for $15 for a set of 8 and the holder..

Good deal, paper

Paper · 05-04-2008, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by tonystewartfan

Good deal, paper

Can't remember the name, but they have the grippy rubber pannels in the handles. They're normally twice the price, but are on sale right now.

.22guy · 05-04-2008, 01:21 AM

Use Kano Kroil! It will work much better than WD-40 and will seep down into the screw threads and it should help you out.

Mooseman684 · 05-04-2008, 01:43 AM

+ 1 on the impact Driver !!! Set it to loosen and smack it !
Use the right bit that fits the screw head !!!
Rich

05-03-2008, 09:08 PM	#1
Smokin' Nagant Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 137	Just got the Huber trigger, one problem though... the sear screw will not move. ive already kinda stripped the screw, and dont want to continue causing damage. do u think a gunsmith will get it out or just tell me im screwed? i was so excited too to get my new trigger and the sear screw is being a bitch

05-03-2008, 09:22 PM	#2
.22guy Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 4,254	Well, my first instinct is to call Huber and ask for a replacement or repair. __________________ My first priority will be to reinstate the assault weapons ban as soon as I take office.

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05-03-2008, 11:03 PM	#6
Paper One Buwwit Weft Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: IL/WI Border Posts: 1,054	Before you completely bugger it up, tap on it (screw face) with a hammer.. It might take just a bit of breaking it loose to get it to turn. By tap, I mean just that.. Tap it a couple times, lightly.. Give this a shot before giving up and taking it to a Gunsmith. __________________

05-03-2008, 11:05 PM	#7
billy spiritual counselor Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: a secret lab on the shores of lake titicaca Posts: 14,244 Images: 9 Blog Entries: 154	try to tighten it and then try to remove. __________________ "I would never die for my beliefs because what if I'm wrong?"- Bertrand Russell

05-03-2008, 09:29 PM	#3
Smokin' Nagant Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 137	no the trigger is fine the sear screw in the gun is what im talking about.

05-03-2008, 10:57 PM	#5
Smokin' Nagant Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 137	number two will not move

05-03-2008, 11:25 PM	#8
Smokin' Nagant Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 137	niether of those worked.... any other ideas?

05-03-2008, 11:27 PM	#9
billy spiritual counselor Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: a secret lab on the shores of lake titicaca Posts: 14,244 Images: 9 Blog Entries: 154	heat it? or freeze it? __________________ "I would never die for my beliefs because what if I'm wrong?"- Bertrand Russell

05-03-2008, 11:30 PM	#10
just_a_car Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Edmonds, WA Posts: 3,639	I had the same exactly problem with my 91/30 sear screw. I had to hit it with WD-40, clean it with mineral spirits, let some WD-40 soak in again, tap it with a hammer... then hit it with a hammer after it still wouldn't budge. Let it sit again with WD-40 to soak for a few hours. Then, I came back with a screwdriver that fit it perfectly (as the multi-tool doesn't fit, it's too thin) and used a very firm pressure down on the screw while turning so I didn't strip it. Finally got it to budge after hurting my hands a couple times. Likely, it's got cosmoline in there that's dried and kind of welded it in, just like mine had. Just be careful and make sure you fit whatever you put in there to the slot to prevent stripping it. __________________

05-03-2008, 11:36 PM	#11
toolman Mr. Fixit Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: abilene,tx Posts: 5,852 Blog Entries: 24	The best\easiest method is to use a handheld impact driver with the correct bit. If you're unfamiliar with one, here's a link: Impact driver - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia __________________ cosmoline is an aphrodisiac!

05-03-2008, 11:42 PM	#12
Smokin' Nagant Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 137	ok at least its possible, ill see about getting some wd40 and hitting it with a hammer. how much are those impact drivers? and yea i have the multi-tool which stripped it pretty good, but not too bad, just need the right size like u said. i guess this is what ill do tomorrow :/

05-03-2008, 11:48 PM	#13
toolman Mr. Fixit Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: abilene,tx Posts: 5,852 Blog Entries: 24	SN, if you look around a bit, you can usually find the cheap ones for around $10-15 complete with bits. The best thing about them is that there is very little chance of the bit slipping out because the downward force from the hammer blow drives it downward at the same time it's turning. __________________ cosmoline is an aphrodisiac!

05-04-2008, 12:02 AM	#14
lefty o Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: mn Posts: 5,103	definately use hollow ground screw drivers, normal household ones will bugger up screws on a gun.

05-04-2008, 01:21 AM	#19
.22guy Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 4,254	Use Kano Kroil! It will work much better than WD-40 and will seep down into the screw threads and it should help you out. __________________ My first priority will be to reinstate the assault weapons ban as soon as I take office.

05-04-2008, 01:43 AM	#20
Mooseman684 Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Alaska Wilderness Posts: 10,524 Images: 2	+ 1 on the impact Driver !!! Set it to loosen and smack it ! Use the right bit that fits the screw head !!! Rich __________________ You know you might be facing your doom,when all you get is a click when you're expecting a BOOM!