HW/Weihrauch HW 98 & Custom Stocks

[Lazarus Long]

So. I have a newer HW 98 for which I purchased a Custom Stock. I received the stock and was going to switch them out. I found that the screw holding the existing stock on the HW 98 is really tight- perhaps loctited. Rather than strip the head I stopped. Now, I am looking for any advice available. Is this screw loctited? Do I need to heat it, prior to removal? Or, just give it a good twist with the right screwdriver. Regards.

Custom Stock LTD – Specialist Air Rifle Gun Stock Manufacturer

www.customstock.co.uk

 

[jccams]

So. I have a newer HW 98 for which I purchased a Custom Stock. I received the stock and was going to switch them out. I found that the screw holding the existing stock on the HW 98 is really tight- perhaps loctited. Rather than strip the head I stopped. Now, I am looking for any advice available. Is this screw loctited? Do I need to heat it, prior to removal? Or, just give it a good twist with the right screwdriver. Regards.

Custom Stock LTD – Specialist Air Rifle Gun Stock Manufacturer

www.customstock.co.uk

I did the same with my 98. My stock screw was not loctited, I do not believe Weihrauch applies any thread locker to this screw. Definitely use a properly fitting screwdriver, it should break loose.

 

[beerthief]

if you need to file the tip of a screwdriver to fit tightly , or lightly slow grind with water to cool the tip , do not let the tip get hot at all which is why i said file .

 

[Northwoods22]

Like has been mentioned, use a properly fitting screwdriver.

If someone has used loctite on it at some point, a safe and easy way to heat the screw is to heat up a fairly large diameter pin punch or piece of steel rod with a propane torch. Once good and hot, grab it with a pair of pliers and hold the heated punch/rod against the screw head for 30 seconds or so, allowing the heat to transfer into the screw. You may have to do it a couple of times, but it works well without the risk of damaging your stock.

 

[Long_Gun_Dallas]

Tapping can help, heat can help. I'd use something like a solder iron or inductive heater. Properly fitting driver helps. Screws are easily replaceable as well. But should not come to that. I believe they may use a lock washer? In which case neither heat nor tapping will help. Just take it out.

 

[Lazarus Long]

Well, I may heat it and give it a go later today. Fingers crossed.

 

[Bear-of-Grayling]

The most important thing was mentioned. Use the correct screwdriver. Hollow ground. Else damage will occur. Borrowed picture.

 

[kingfisher61]

Try tightening it first. It could break free so you can remove.