Stock Screw on Enfield 2a Ishapore

Tom Militano · 07-30-2007, 04:52 PM

I ran across a stock screw that I can't get to loosen up to remove the buttstock on a Enfield 2A Ishadore 7.62 NATO. I've used Breakfree, WD40, Liquid Wrench, on both ends with no luck. I can't budge it. Any advice. I don't want to wreck the stock and any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

Story · 07-31-2007, 07:43 AM

Assuming you mean the buttstock retaining bolt, is your screwdriver long enough to engage the bolt slot?

One trick is to take a cheap (Target/Walmart/Whatever) loooooooooong screwdriver and remove the handle. The longer SMLE buttstocks require a 9" reach.
Use channel locks to hold the screwdriver shaft at 90 degrees, clamp the receiver and unscrew.

billy · 07-31-2007, 07:51 AM

tighten it just a bit 1st and then try unscrewing it

Tom Militano · 07-31-2007, 03:50 PM

Tried all that. I ordered some Kroil today, which is supposed to be the best stuff for loosening frozen bolts that several people have recommended to me.

07-30-2007, 04:52 PM	#1
Tom Militano Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Jacksonville, AL Posts: 10	Stock Screw on Enfield 2a Ishapore I ran across a stock screw that I can't get to loosen up to remove the buttstock on a Enfield 2A Ishadore 7.62 NATO. I've used Breakfree, WD40, Liquid Wrench, on both ends with no luck. I can't budge it. Any advice. I don't want to wreck the stock and any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

07-31-2007, 07:51 AM	#3
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07-31-2007, 07:43 AM	#2
Story Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 2	Assuming you mean the buttstock retaining bolt, is your screwdriver long enough to engage the bolt slot? One trick is to take a cheap (Target/Walmart/Whatever) loooooooooong screwdriver and remove the handle. The longer SMLE buttstocks require a 9" reach. Use channel locks to hold the screwdriver shaft at 90 degrees, clamp the receiver and unscrew.

07-31-2007, 03:50 PM	#4
Tom Militano Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Jacksonville, AL Posts: 10	Tried all that. I ordered some Kroil today, which is supposed to be the best stuff for loosening frozen bolts that several people have recommended to me.