Hammers cocked; remove trigger guard tang wood screws then unscrew trigger guard; remove the rear trigger plate screw that is now exposed (it runs all the way up into the upper tang behind the safety); remove floorplate screw in front of the trigger guard hole (if stubborn, let a drop of penetrating oil work on it over night; as a last resort, I have used a 1/4" ratchet with a socket that will accept the bit); hold break lever over and remove large screw; now, grasp the triggers and pull/wiggle loose the trigger floorplate out; if stubborn, partially re-install the large screw under the break lever a couple of turns and tap with a small brass hammer or brass punch to help dis-lodge the floor plate; remove large screw again; with floorplate out, now wiggle the stock off.
You MUST use hollow ground (straight wall) screw bits to prevent slippage; not regular screwdrivers with tapered blades. Brownells, Midway, Cabelas and Sportsman Guide sell gunsmith sets; I got mine (Wheeler brand) at Sportsman Guide for $58. Use plenty of down force when removing/installing screws. The bit should go all the way down in the slot and use the one that fits tightest to the sides of the slot. Also, the bit should be just barely shy of the length of the slot so the screw recess is not scraped.
Last edited by Patriot USA; 11/09/10 06:32 PM.
