Silver Pigeon Game

[Sat Rat]

Hi All,

After a bit of help just given my shotgun the once over,as it's been in the cabinet for a few weeks unused,and I've noticed that the front bead is loose/wobbly,is it something I can re tighten or repair myself I don't want to go in all heavy handed if it's not DIYable repair. the gun is all but brand new and still under warranty,

Regards.

[aris]

It just screws in, so try and turn it to tighten.

[browning123]

Unscrew it, apply loctite threadloc then refit.

Edited May 12, 2014 by browning123

[turbo33]

Unscrew it, apply loctite then refit.

 

NOOOOOOO, don't apply Loctite, if you catch the bead on something, and apparently lots do, and snap it, its a major problem to sort as the thread is blind and very shallow. I was told to just put it in with a little bit of silicone. That will keep it in and is easier to remove the broken threaded part if the worst happens. Info given to me by a gunsmith

[welshwarrior]

As above locite make later repair very hard as it will need re drilling and taping silicon is ideal.

[browning123]

It all depends which loctite threadloc is used.

Edited May 11, 2014 by browning123

[welshwarrior]

Yes thread loc is ok I always assume people mean superglue.

[Sat Rat]

Many thanks for your help,I'll crack on with the repair in the morning probably minus the Thread loc (not in my tool box).

Cheers.

[browning123]

Yes thread loc is ok I always assume people mean superglue.

I have used loctite threadlock for years and have never had problems undoing a screw that had previously had it applied.

Edited May 12, 2014 by browning123

[Dougy]

Dab of wife's nail laquer will do.

[turbo33]

I have used loctite threadlock for years and have never had problems undoing a screw that had previously had it applied.

 

Its fine for something you can unscrew, in this case, as I said, if you snap the bead off and are just left with the threaded section loctited into the rib, its nigh impossible to remove.