How do I remove recoil pad on Win 70

deepcore · May 25, 2011, 02:15 AM

How do you remove the recoil pad on a Winchester 70.
I see the hole in the pad that must have a screw/bolt inside.
I just can't see what kind of screw/bolt it is.

CowTowner · May 25, 2011, 07:27 AM

According to Numrich, it's a phillips.

http://www.gunpartscorp.com/catalog/...0FT&catid=7496

GURU1911 · May 25, 2011, 11:17 AM

Removal tip: Put a small dab of hand soap on the screwdriver before inserting in the removal hole. The driver will turn much easier !!!

Another shop tip from "guru1911"

**James K** · May 25, 2011, 08:16 PM

And a little soap on the screw threads will help when (re) installing wood screws.

Jim

oneoldsap · May 25, 2011, 10:21 PM

I have run into guns that were stood up in gravel or clay mud , and the screw head is packed with dirt ! I use a dental pick to clean the dirt out so the screwdriver can bite . I also fill the screws and hole with beeswax , Snow seal boot sealer , so they wont rust or fill up with dirt .

GURU1911 · May 25, 2011, 11:50 PM

Dadgummit, jim----you one-upped me again with the advise to resoap the screws on the return trip.

Shop tip from the guru1911: Dip a cotton swab in your favorite wood refinishing product & paint the inside of the screw hole. Speed the drying with a hairdryer on low temp for about 5 minutes. Inside of hole will be well sealed against moisture.

You da man, jim---just messing with you bro.

Guru1911

May 25, 2011, 02:15 AM	#1
deepcore Senior Member Join Date: July 25, 2010 Posts: 364	How do I remove recoil pad on Win 70 How do you remove the recoil pad on a Winchester 70. I see the hole in the pad that must have a screw/bolt inside. I just can't see what kind of screw/bolt it is.

May 25, 2011, 07:27 AM	#2
CowTowner Senior Member Join Date: October 17, 2007 Location: Cowtown of course! Posts: 979	According to Numrich, it's a phillips. http://www.gunpartscorp.com/catalog/...0FT&catid=7496 __________________ NRA Chief Range Safety Officer, Home Firearm Safety and Basic Pistol Instructor "The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not." Thomas Jefferson

May 25, 2011, 11:17 AM	#3
GURU1911 Senior Member Join Date: December 22, 2010 Location: SEALY, THE REPUBLIC OF TEXAS Posts: 501	Recoil pad screws Removal tip: Put a small dab of hand soap on the screwdriver before inserting in the removal hole. The driver will turn much easier !!! Another shop tip from "guru1911" __________________ NRA LIFE MEMBER (1984) & PRESIDENT: S.W. LA. R&P CLUB, LAKE CHARLES, LOUISIANA (1994-1999) METALLIC CARTRIDGE RELOADER (1977) & GENTILE CHRISTIAN ZIONIST INFIDEL !!! "THERE AIN'T TOO MANY THINGS THAT YOU CAN'T FIX, WITH $500 DOLLARS OR A .30-06"

May 25, 2011, 08:16 PM	#4
James K Staff Join Date: March 17, 1999 Posts: 16,434	And a little soap on the screw threads will help when (re) installing wood screws. Jim __________________ Jim K

May 25, 2011, 11:50 PM	#6
GURU1911 Senior Member Join Date: December 22, 2010 Location: SEALY, THE REPUBLIC OF TEXAS Posts: 501	Dadgummit, jim----you one-upped me again with the advise to resoap the screws on the return trip. Shop tip from the guru1911: Dip a cotton swab in your favorite wood refinishing product & paint the inside of the screw hole. Speed the drying with a hairdryer on low temp for about 5 minutes. Inside of hole will be well sealed against moisture. You da man, jim---just messing with you bro. Guru1911 __________________ NRA LIFE MEMBER (1984) & PRESIDENT: S.W. LA. R&P CLUB, LAKE CHARLES, LOUISIANA (1994-1999) METALLIC CARTRIDGE RELOADER (1977) & GENTILE CHRISTIAN ZIONIST INFIDEL !!! "THERE AIN'T TOO MANY THINGS THAT YOU CAN'T FIX, WITH $500 DOLLARS OR A .30-06"

May 25, 2011, 10:21 PM	#5
oneoldsap Senior Member Join Date: September 16, 2009 Location: I live in the foot of the Green Mountains of Vermont Posts: 1,509	I have run into guns that were stood up in gravel or clay mud , and the screw head is packed with dirt ! I use a dental pick to clean the dirt out so the screwdriver can bite . I also fill the screws and hole with beeswax , Snow seal boot sealer , so they wont rust or fill up with dirt .