I Fixed It!

[ltorlo64]

I was able to get the buffer tube screw out. The problem turned out to be the lock-tite that was came on the screw. I took a wire brush and removed some of the lock-tite and tried again. It went in perfect, and there was enough lock-tite left to keep the screw tight. Now if it will just stop raining enough for me to take it out. (The rifle to shoot, not the screw!)

[Schuetzenman]

Ah, good. Was it some blue looking goop?

[ltorlo64]

Ah, good. Was it some blue looking goop?

This was red looking goop, but it is the same stuff. I have seen the blue stuff on other things I have put together so I knew what it was. It looked like there was a lot on the screw when I started. I should have thought to take a little off before I put the screw in. I almost did and talked myself out of it.

[sevlex]

Dang! Red Loctite is for permanent installation.

[El Laton Caliente]

Dang! Red Loctite is for permanent installation.

Nope, it is high temp...

[ltorlo64]

Either way I am happy. I do not see me wanting to modify anything except for possibly the sites, and since I ended up with the A3 that is a snap. If I want to change anything big I think I would build another one.

[sevlex]

Nope, it is high temp...

High temp to remove.


Loctite® Threadlocker Red 271™ is designed for the permanent locking and sealing of threaded fasteners.
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