Hey guys, brand new here with a problem. Ive had muzzleloaders a long time, and I just got a tc hawken but it has a mag spark on it. Never seen one before but I dont like the idea of it and I also dont have any pistol primers so i want it off, but when I tried to unscrew it the allen hole stripped under moderate pressure. Any advice how to get this thing off.
Mag spark stuck
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If you don't care try some pliers to unscrew it. That's if you're not saving it.also might spray some kind of lubricant around the base before you try
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Do try some sort of thread penetrating solution. A 50/50 mix of acetone and automatic transmission fluid is about the best. Let it work for a few days with fresh applications applied at intervals before taking the heavy-duty vise grips to it.
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Can you cut a slot in it and use an impact driver? Before you try anything drastic, be sure to put the barrel in a padded vice. Just saying. Another thought - drill it a little bigger and use an easy out.
Hope it wasn't shot 5 years w/o removing for cleaning. A lot of folks never remove the "clean out screw" and after 6-7 trips to the range it aint coming out. BTW for those about to netwhack me for calling it a clean out screw....many vendors now mention the "clean out screw" in the product descriptions.
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Pull the barrel. Sink it in a sealed, capped section of PVC (upright).
Fill to above the offending"nipple" w/ Evaporust.
if the barrel doesn't fill, fill it that deep.
Let it soak a few days, then try unscrewing the fitting again.
Padded jaws on a solid vice,as others advised.
Best stuff I've found; near magic but some joints do resist.
Fill to above the offending"nipple" w/ Evaporust.
if the barrel doesn't fill, fill it that deep.
Let it soak a few days, then try unscrewing the fitting again.
Padded jaws on a solid vice,as others advised.
Best stuff I've found; near magic but some joints do resist.
Thanks guys I got it off disregard rhe duplicate post I couldnt find it earlier I didnt think it went through not good with computers
Ive had good luck with Kroil
Good job,, hang around,, there might be a thing or two you could teach us!
