Dr. Tad Hussein Winslow
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Yes, before you ask, I'm an idiot.
This is a Savage ML 10-II
Before ML season, I removed plug, replaced with *copious* quantity of anti-seize lube.
BUT, then I did an extended sighting session (at least 25 shots), and then hunted with it in October for 9 days (2 weekends), including 2 more shots (one at the end of each uneventful weekend).
Cleaned it from the muzzle, of course. Been sitting there every since. I never removed the plug since the season, and didn't think it would be an issue (due to said copious lube amounts). But here we are.
I ussed black powder equiv only, rather than smokeless, during the season, which may also be contributing to the problem, perhaps (more fouling or even rust possibly?).
Now I'm trading it to my buddy for a prohunter T/C, and we cannot get the plug out.
Does anyone have a suggestion BESIDES what we're already trying, which is soaking it good with penetrating oil? I figure 24 hours standing on the stock, and 24 hours standing 180 degrees on the barrel and it might budge.
Anything else? Which penetrating oil is best?
Will applying heat from a Mapp gas torch affect my rifle's heat treatment? What about a lesser flame like a lighter?
I cannot in good conscious sell or trade it to an unknowing buyer until I get it out to verify that it's not stuck forever, and my buddy doesn't want it either unless he can get it out, obviously.
If you're wondering, I'm trading or selling it because I want to later buy another one with a different stock - I'm wanting the lam. wood thumbhole instead of this plastic one.
This is a Savage ML 10-II
Before ML season, I removed plug, replaced with *copious* quantity of anti-seize lube.
BUT, then I did an extended sighting session (at least 25 shots), and then hunted with it in October for 9 days (2 weekends), including 2 more shots (one at the end of each uneventful weekend).
Cleaned it from the muzzle, of course. Been sitting there every since. I never removed the plug since the season, and didn't think it would be an issue (due to said copious lube amounts). But here we are.
I ussed black powder equiv only, rather than smokeless, during the season, which may also be contributing to the problem, perhaps (more fouling or even rust possibly?).
Now I'm trading it to my buddy for a prohunter T/C, and we cannot get the plug out.
Does anyone have a suggestion BESIDES what we're already trying, which is soaking it good with penetrating oil? I figure 24 hours standing on the stock, and 24 hours standing 180 degrees on the barrel and it might budge.
Anything else? Which penetrating oil is best?
Will applying heat from a Mapp gas torch affect my rifle's heat treatment? What about a lesser flame like a lighter?
I cannot in good conscious sell or trade it to an unknowing buyer until I get it out to verify that it's not stuck forever, and my buddy doesn't want it either unless he can get it out, obviously.
If you're wondering, I'm trading or selling it because I want to later buy another one with a different stock - I'm wanting the lam. wood thumbhole instead of this plastic one.