Thread: excessively tight screws

Over-tightened screws is a common problem. An easy way to get them loose (assuming they are not loctited) is to get a solid support under the part and find a neat fitting screwdriver. Give the top of the screwdriver a couple of good sharp smacks with a hammer and that will usually loosen the screws. For loctited screws, find an old pointed copper soldering bolt and put it on the head of the screw. Heat the copper with a gas torch which will transfer the heat to break the bond but not enough to damage the scope, stock, or whatever else. Remember that all screws need to do their job is a good firm tighten (going back over them a couple of times to ensure they are all the same tension). Over-tightening just causes problems and solves none!