[ARCHIVED THREAD] - bolt key help

Posted: 4/4/2010 5:12:06 PM EDT

ok my bolt key is bent and i was going to take it off and remembered the stakes in it. is there anyway to undo those? if this sounds like a stupid think to ask sorry kinda new to AR's

Posted: 4/5/2010 3:34:17 AM EDT

[#1]

You can twist past a stake if doing it on purpose.

Posted: 4/5/2010 4:10:24 AM EDT

[#2]

ok thanks. i'll try that

Posted: 4/5/2010 10:37:51 AM EDT

[#3]

As 2FALable stated, you can overcome the stakes. Remember, they are there to eliminate backing out from vibration and the shock of shooting. They also will capture the head of the capscrew should it shear.

Posted: 4/5/2010 1:00:47 PM EDT

[#4]

ok need more help. I got one out but while i was trying to get the other i stripped it. What do i do now?

Posted: 4/5/2010 1:04:26 PM EDT

[#5]

Now you'll probably need a drill and what I know as an "easy-out."

It's a special bit that you tap into the hole that you've drilled into what's left of the bolt head.

Posted: 4/5/2010 2:13:09 PM EDT

[#6]

If an ez-out won't work, use the drill and drill the head of the capscrew off then pull off the gas key and unscrew the remains either by hand or channel locks.

Posted: 4/5/2010 4:44:59 PM EDT

[#7]

ok thanks guys

Posted: 4/5/2010 6:06:57 PM EDT

[#8]

if the above does not work, or if you want more options:

Take a dremel (or some cutting device, hacksaw...whatever) And cut a slit in the screw head. If possible cut through the portion that is staked. Then use a flathead screw driver to remove the last screw.
I have had to do something similar with many rounded screws, but I have never tried it on a bolt key. So attempt at your own risk.

Posted: 4/6/2010 9:40:46 AM EDT

[#9]

Grind off the stake and try again.

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