Removing base from ACOG TA33 that has loctite?

[tools2teach]

I want to replace the original base of an ACOG TA33 with a larue mount, but I am having a hella a time removing the screws because there is red loctite on it.

Any recommendations? I have heard of heat such as propane torch or soldering iron, maybe even a gunsmith. I just don't want to go out to but the tools to do this. Any suggestions?

[jamesg35]

loctite

Hello if you have a heat gun or blow dryer on high heat allow it to get area
hot for a minute or two, the the red loctite will loosen right up.
also when you reinstall use blue loctite thats plenty strong.

James

[Hoop]

You could try a torch.

I've ruined enough red loctited parts to know that they don't come easy, and some don't come at all.

[hkwinger]

I had the exact same problem. Since my arms mount did not come with screws I knew I couldn't strip the trijicon screws. The first one came out with a little struggle but the second was really in there. I went to the hardware store and got a bottle of break seal or something like that. It was specifically for seized screws. Worked like a charm.

[chuck762]

Mine came out without heat. You might try a constant pressure on the allen wrench. Get a good set of American made wrenches like bondhaus. Not that crappy chineese made ones most places sell. Those are made from case hardened butter and are usually only good for rounding out the screws. If that doesn't work then you will need to heat it with a soldering iron or some sort of torch.

[prc77]

Who uses red Loctite on firearms Thats just asking for problems

[bshnt2015]

you may have to drill them out, I had the same problem when the previous owner of the scope loctite the allen screws on the Aimpoint. Good luck.

[Mstnpete]

Here's what you do, get a soldering iron make sure it's hot. Place the soldering iron on the bolt that has the loctite and heat it up. That will loosen the bolt with loctite!

Hope this helps!

[atasty39]

Mstnpete, THANKS! I now know how to remove a mount I put on w/red loctite.

[Mstnpete]

Glad to help!

[Mstnpete]

thanks for the advise. It worked great!!!

Lee

Your'e welcome! Good to hear.
Peter