SCREWED?

[flashpoint]

Was trying to sight in my Seneca and found the Elevation and Windage screws virtually impossible to adjust. The slots TC cut in them are so pathetically shallow, I can barely get a grip with a screwdriver and wind up burring or gouging part of the head which only makes it worse. Can the screws be replaced with ones that have deeper slots? Would a gunsmith have to do it? Any suggestions are welcome. Thanks.

 

[Long monday]

Hit it with a penetrating lube and let it sit.
then try again. You may have to do this multiple times.

 

[RB POWELL]

Hit it with a penetrating lube and let it sit.
then try again. You may have to do this multiple times.

If you do manage to get the screws out, might you be able to file the groove deeper?

 

[NorthFork]

Some T/C rear sights have a small Allen head lock screw. This must be loosened before moving windage screw!

 

[SDSmlf]

Was trying to sight in my Seneca and found the Elevation and Windage screws virtually impossible to adjust. The slots TC cut in them are so pathetically shallow, I can barely get a grip with a screwdriver and wind up burring or gouging part of the head which only makes it worse. Can the screws be replaced with ones that have deeper slots? Would a gunsmith have to do it? Any suggestions are welcome. Thanks.

Proper fitting gunsmith screwdriver turn the screws on my Cherokee (same sights as Seneca) with ease using just the bit (no handle) from my Wheeler Gunsmith Screwdriver set. Use the wrong bit, not going to work so well. If you have messed the slots up, you can carefully clean them up with toolmaker or jewelry type files.

 

[boker]

I don’t particularly like the factory rear sight on my Cherokee, the elevation screw is so easily moved, I wish it had a more positive adjustment but it is what it is.

 

[SDSmlf]

I don’t particularly like the factory rear sight on my Cherokee, the elevation screw is so easily moved, I wish it had a more positive adjustment but it is what it is.

Unfortunately, the TC lifetime warranty will be of little assistance to you. Personally, have had no issues with Cherokee or Seneca sights, at least in my experience.

 

[Semisane]

My Ace Hardware has a "Gun Screws" assortment box in the specialty nuts & bolts section.

 

[flashpoint]

My Ace Hardware has a "Gun Screws" assortment box in the specialty nuts & bolts section.

That's a great idea. I remember seeing a little sign at my ACE that they had gun screws. Thanks for reminding me.