Removing 870 receiver stud

Silver soldered in place. Might be high strength loc-tite. Why would you want to remove it? Goatwhiskers
 
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The receiver stud is partially staked in place.

It can be removed with a socket set, which supports things better than a single wrench, but its kind of scary since it feels like its going to strip.
Another trick is to use TWO wrenches, one on each side so its in a "tee" handle-like arrangement. This prevents binding.
Unless you absolutely have no choice, leave it in place.

To remove, back it out slightly, put some lube on the threads, then back in, then out a little more. Keep adding a little lube as it comes out and keep backing it in and out.
This will help "iron out" the staking and help prevent stripping the receiver.
 
I changed the stock because the original old wooden one was old and moldy looking, and I swapped it for a hogue stock.
 
A socket set worked for me, when I had to change it out to switch to a Sage Internationl stock. I used a rubber mallet to give the wrench some extra power.
 
Can you get the threads chased with a tap set? A local gunsmith or machine shop might have the appropriate taps on hand. That might be enough to clean the threads back up to the point the original stud can still be used.

Sorry to hear you had problems with it, hope it works out OK.

lpl
 
The stock bolt/receiver stud thread size 1/4"-28. It's a common size so most hardware stores should carry a tap in that size.

GC
 
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