Posted: 4/3/2008 5:18:10 PM EDT
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While trying to clean my brand new Buckmark SS Camper this afternoon, I found that the hex screw beneath the barrel (removal required for disassembly) is completely frozen/galled in place. I broke three hex wrenchs trying to get it to budge to no avail and the last one snapped and the sharp edge scratched the shit out of the blackened aluminum forward of the trigger guard. So right now I have a gun that I loved shooting at the range today (extremely accurate) but which now has me so frustrated I want to throw it into the nearest body of water. Any suggestions on how to get this hex screw (7/64") out? It's soaking in Kroil right now. Also, any suggestions on how to cover the scratch on the aluminum? Thanks 
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Browning started loctiting the crap out of them, and said that it wasn't necessary to remove the barrel for routine cleaning and maintenance. I soaked mine in kroil, then got a stubby allen 3/8" drive socket and put it in the screw and tapped it smartly with a hammer to unlock the loctite. 
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I just put a Red Dot on it to cover up my mistake  ETA I thought you meant the screw into the barrel on the top. I'd try the Kroil soak or WD40. |