Air Arms S400 keyholing

[elh0102]

Hi, I think I will reach out to Air Arms and see what they have to say. I didn't realize that red lock tight had to get so hot to release.

Here's a photo of the other end of the barrel. I'm pretty sure the scratches are where the set screws were...
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Thanks for the thoughts.

Yep, looks like the barrel was turned before the set screws were adequately backed out.

 

[elh0102]

Yes Red Loctite was design to be taken off with impact Wenches etc. we usually torque down head bolts on heads of vehicles but I did reach out to Brownells like I said and that’s what they told me heat it to 350°F please let us know how you come out on your problem I would be interested to know

My advice (worth what you're paying), red Loctite has no legitimate use on an air rifle. The only time I use a locking compound, is on a small connector that can't accept much torque, but is subject to extreme vibration or other movement. And even then, something milder than red Loctite.

 

[CrazyDave]

I called Air Arms this evening since I didn't hear back from their contact us form. They were professional and got me to a tech right away. The guy said it's an easy fix if you know what you are doing...and since I don't he recommended sending it to someone who does.

If found out the gun was dated to 2006. I purchased it in 2012.

Are there any other guys besides David Slade (Airgunwerks) that work with the Air Arms?
Thanks,
Dave

 

[elh0102]

I called Air Arms this evening since I didn't hear back from their contact us form. They were professional and got me to a tech right away. The guy said it's an easy fix if you know what you are doing...and since I don't he recommended sending it to someone who does.

If found out the gun was dated to 2006. I purchased it in 2012.

Are there any other guys besides David Slade (Airgunwerks) that work with the Air Arms?
Thanks,
Dave

Martin Rutterford, also English, and a neighbor of David Slade would probably work on it. His new company, Airguns-USA, is a general custom shop since he closed the RAW deal with AirForce, but he still assembles the RAW rifles, and I assume that requires the majority of his time. He did some work on a Weihrauch rifle for me a few years back. If he accepts it, he will do good work. His new company web site has contact information.